The NCRPA’s slogan is Changing Lives, Impacting Communities. This is the premier nonprofit education and advocacy organization for all things parks & rec in NC. The NCRPA strives to enhance the quality of local park, recreation and leisure services, and is seen as a leading state recreational body in America.
The NCNLA is a 501(c)(5) non-profit membership organization of firms interested in the welfare of North Carolina’s green industry, with special emphasis on the nursery and landscape industry. Its membership includes growers, landscape firms, garden centers, and industry suppliers, among others.
The SCRPA is a non-profit organization dedicated to the professional development of its members and advocacy for parks, recreation and tourism opportunities in SC. The SCRPA has been a contributing factor in public and private recreation in SC, and a guiding influence in the lives of both youth and adults.
The ASLA, SC Chapter exists to help empower and promote landscape architecture, along with its many benefits, for all of South Carolina. Its members include landscape architecture professionals, architects, planners, developers, engineers, product manufacturers and suppliers, and students, just to name a few.
The VRPS is a private, non-profit professional organization whose purpose is to unite all professionals engaged in the fields of recreation, parks and leisure services in VA. Its members work together to promote and improve the profession in all its diversity, in conjunction with the National Recreation and Park Association.
IPEMA’s mission is to promote play, encourage safety, and provide certification programs for playground environments. IPEMA focuses on consistency of compliance, demonstrating professionalism, and integrity. Voice of Play is one of IPEMA’s best-known initiatives, promoting growth in the areas of children’s free play and best practices for playgrounds.
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A Brief History of Playgrounds in America It’s hard to imagine a time when American children didn’t have access to playgrounds! Even so, everything has its beginning, and that includes playgrounds too. The idea for creating a central, organized outdoor play area for children was first brought to Boston by Dr. Marie Zakrzewska of Germany…
Fall in Love with Fall! While summer ranks as the favorite season for many, I’d like to make a case for why fall is actually a better season for getting outside and being active: Not as hot as summer Much less humid, too Fewer bugs & pests which bite & sting Not as many colorful…
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