October 22-28, 2017 Each year National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week is a call to bring together individuals, organizations, industry, and state and local governments to help increase lead awareness by using their efforts and collaborations to reduce childhood exposure to … Continue reading
Outdoor Facilities
Do you know what the photo is? Here’s a way you can have some fun and also educate your staff. Take photos of unique things at your site by walking around your buildings as well as different places outside. Post … Continue reading
BIFM just updated their Good Practice Guide to Winter Maintenance and one nice tip is: “Ensure a log is kept of which tasks have been carried out, by whom and when, in order to defend any claims.” from Good Practice … Continue reading
2018 North American Camp Food Service & Maintenance Conference March 27-29, 2018 at YMCA Camp Chingachgook The Food Service & Maintenance Conferences have long been staples of the Adirondack Training Institute’s offerings and we are excited to announce an update … Continue reading
Offering an equestrian program can provide a rewarding and enriching experience for campers, but there is a lot to think about when planning such a program. One major factor is having quality facilities for campers to interact with horses and … Continue reading
“Located in the foothills of the Northern California Sierra mountains with cabins nestled between tall pines and majestic oak and cedar trees, Camp Del Oro in Nevada City provides the perfect setting to learn about God’s creation. Situated just 75 … Continue reading
“Everyone knows to check the kitchen, bath and basement for mold, but these aren’t the only places this dangerous fungus likes to hide. Mold needs only three things to grow, moisture, warmth and a food source, leaving plenty of areas … Continue reading
“Balancing the need to effectively manage weeds and pests in parks, the mandate to protect and conserve valuable natural resources and the demand for well-manicured recreational areas can be a big challenge for land managers. The negative environmental and human … Continue reading
Below is a link that describes the changes some campgrounds are undergoing nationally. If you have a campground section of your operation, you might want to discuss the direction among your staff. What’s your reaction to the article? Why? What … Continue reading
A variety of free on-hour webinars on facilities related topics that may be of interest to outdoor properties: The Science of Specifying Moisture and Mold Control in Framed Wall Assemblies Net Zero Energy Home: Design Strategies and System Optimization Wallboard … Continue reading
Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson went on a camping trip. After a good meal, they lay down for the night and went to sleep. Some hours later, Holmes awoke and nudged his faithful friend. Holmes said: “Watson, look up and … Continue reading
In March 2017, NRPA’s research team sent a 19-question survey to senior-level park and recreation professionals that queried about not only the salary data of five positions at their agencies, but also the general information about benefits and salary policies. … Continue reading
Appliance Standards Awareness Project (ASAP) organizes and leads a broad-based coalition effort that works to advance, win, and defend new appliance, equipment and lighting standards that deliver large energy and water savings, monetary savings and environmental benefits. https://appliance-standards.org/ Commercial and … Continue reading
Enter your zip code or click on you state to see the information from Environmental Working Group’s (EWG) Tap Water Database. Since 2010, water utilities’ testing has found pollutants in Americans’ tap water, according to an EWG drinking water quality … Continue reading
We’re in the information age with lots of data. With your team, administration, committee, board, etc., discuss: Why do we need to plan more than one year-out? How many years do we need? How do we know what areas we … Continue reading