CPRS Executive Director Jane H. Adams will be presenting at the South Bay Cities Council of Governments in February and she is addressing “At What Cost – Unintended Consequences of Declining Revenues?” with a focus on parks and recreation.

What do YOU see as the long term unintended consequences of less money for programming, staffing, maintenance and operations, acquisition, development, rehabilitation? Send your thoughts, staff reports, insights, etc. to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . If you have data that supports any of the consequences, please share that! Data examples could be increase in juvenile crime, more graffiti, loss of plants/turf, closure of facilities, etc.

NRPA announces funding from the Darden Restaurants Foundation to provide grants for community gardens that benefit low-income families. Grants will range from $2,500 to $7,500 and may be used to build/expand community garden facilities or programs that result in the donation of produce. The grant deadline is Wednesday, February 6, 2013. Get more info and apply here: www.nrpa.org/garden/. 

What is CPRS Desktop Education?  This is a NEW webinar series that includes CEUs beginning January 2013.  This webinar series includes monthly 60 minute, substance heavy “Make and Take” webinars, all for one annual price.  The subscription price is for single internet access which allows YOU to schedule as many staff as you desire to attend the webinar!

Introductory Price for 12 Webinars, one each month in 2013!
CPRS Members or Member Agencies $199/year

CPRS Non-members or Non-member Agencies $299/year

from Business Insider

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