Can you quickly find the biggest tree(s) on your property? You might even hold the state’s record for the biggest tree of a specific species. Why might this be important? In addition to bragging rights, you can educate your guests … Continue reading
Outdoor Facilities
How do you manage your hazardous trees? A definition: A tree hazard refers to any potential tree failure due to a structural defect that may result in property damage or personal injury. From “Tree Hazards: Recognition and Reduction in Recreation … Continue reading
Kevin walked into a doctor’s office and the receptionist asked him what he had. Kevin said: ‘Shingles.’ So she wrote down his name, address, medical insurance number and told him to have a seat. Fifteen minutes later a nurse’s aide … Continue reading
A retired tradesman decided to start a small business for home maintenance repair. He soon quit, saying that people didn’t want to pay for his time: figuring out the problem, running for parts, fixing the problem, and then people changing their … Continue reading
Birding is one of the more popular hobbies for people. Do you make it convenient for people to identify birds while they are staying at your site? Here is a great way to educate–make a tri-fold brochure. It’s also a … Continue reading
On the property, efforts towards bird and bird habitat conservation are often the responsibilities of the site manager or facilities staff person. Sometimes these responsibilities are shared with the activities or programming staff. As part of your community outreach, you … Continue reading
The North American Camp Maintenance Conference March 19-21, 2013 YMCA Camp Chingachgook Lake George, New York A great annual event. Join your colleagues from across the continent to hear from experts on subjects that matter TO YOU! Learn New Skills … Continue reading
Below are the published articles for September/October 2012 relating to site and facilities. Building Principles: Play Ball! By Rick Stryker, PE. ACA Camping Magazine. September/October 2012. “One amenity you’ll find on just about every camp, regardless of its overall focus or theme, … Continue reading
A new kind of roof-and-attic system field-tested at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory keeps homes cool in summer and prevents heat loss in winter, a multi-seasonal efficiency uncommon in roof and attic design. The system improves efficiency … Continue reading
Doppler radar technology has evolved, thanks to the dedicated work of NOAA researchers who developed dual polarization technology, or dual-pol (pronounced “dual pole”). This new technology helps forecasters distinguish between rain, snow, hail, and other flying objects that muddy the … Continue reading
Outdoor properties are doing great things with making their sites green or greener. And yet, if you visit the organization’s Web site, it’s rare to find a page with a summary of what they are doing. Benefits of describing your … Continue reading
As your camp (or conference center) prepares for winter shutdown — or a slower place — it’s a good time to tackle repair and remodeling tasks. The feature article includes interviews with Wynne Whyman (Lodgepole by Callippe Solutions), Jody Oates … Continue reading
Join your peers for role-specific, in-depth sessions at, “Money: Fuel for Mission.” As an educational event like none other, this year’s Fall Conference will take your nonprofit’s financial position, marketing strategy and overall mission to the next level. Takeaways! Learn … Continue reading
When you have a written statement describing why it’s important to be ‘green’, it helps focus the work of your organization. In addition, with a statement, you can describe to others what you are doing and why. Matt Courtland (1) … Continue reading
A property usually has pockets of different hazardous chemicals. Here are a handful of examples. In the kitchen, there are oven cleaners. Housekeeping has various janitorial and cleaning materials. Activities may use chemicals in craft projects. Facilities uses a variety … Continue reading