Publisher/Sponsor: Alberta Recreation and Parks Association (ARPA)
Author: Peters, Jack

Abstract: This presentation from the Alberta Recreation and Parks Association 2009 Annual Conference and Energize Workshop explores the basics of geocaching and how it can be used to showcase public art, celebrate history, draw tourists to a community and promote active recreation. The role of municipalities is explored along with whether there is a need to manage the presence of caches and any possible risks.

Attachments: Geocaching

Alberta Recreation and Parks Association · ARPA · Geocaching: Getting lost in the Find · Jack · Jack Peters · Peters

Publisher/Sponsor: Alberta Recreation and Parks Association (ARPA)
Author: Miller, Rick

Abstract: This presentation, from the 2009 Alberta Recreation and Parks Association Annual Conference and Energize Workshop, provides a compelling body of knowledge, principles and strategies drawn from resiliency, positive psychology, recreation and education theory, research, and application that will help adults to unleash the potential in all children.

Attachments: Kids at Hope

Alberta Recreation and Parks Association · From Youth at Risk to Kids at Hope · Miller · Rick · Rick Miller · Youth at Risk

Publisher/Sponsor: Abbott Research and Consulting
Author: Abbott, Susan

Abstract
This presentation focuses on ways to think about and understand the experience of parks and recreation users. Experiences live inside people, so they can’t be influenced directly. Each person brings a unique history with them to a property. And they bring the ‘wiring’ all human beings have, which influences their experiences. Then they interact with people, policies and procedures, marketing and communications, and every other element from the parking line-up to natural environment. All these elements combine to create emotions, memories, and an overall sense of value. You can learn to use the elements of experience the way a designer uses colours and textures to create amazing experiences, positive memories and long-term loyalty.

Presentation from the 2009 Alberta Recreation and Parks Association Conference & Energize Workshop.

Attachments: Designing the Customer Experience

Abbott · Abbott Research and Consulting · Alberta Recreation and Parks Association · ARPA · Customer Experience · Designing the Customer Experience · Susan · Susan Abbott

Publisher/Sponsor: Alberta Recreation and Parks Association (ARPA)
Author: Lacey, Cliff

Abstract: Describes what ARPA has been doing in response to the groundswell of interest stimulated by the book Last Child in the Woods, by Richard Louv. Highlights include an outline of programs undertaken in a variety of Alberta municipalities, opportunities to get kids outdoors in Alberta Provincial Parks, and work in this area by the Alberta Council for Environmental Education.

Presented at the 2009 Alberta Recreation and Parks Association Annual Conference and Energize Workshop.

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• Children in Nature

Alberta Recreation and Parks Association · An Alberta Perspective · ARPA · Children in Nature · Children in Nature - An Alberta Perspective · Cliff · Cliff Lacey · Lacey

Abstract: This presentation provides an overview of sustainability principles and concepts, and an opportunity to discuss practices specific to recreation and parks. It addresses the changes required to develop sustainability in service provision, identification of change-management initiatives, and successful examples from Alberta communities. Pre-conference session from the 2009 Alberta Recreation and Parks Association Annual Conference and Energize Workshop.

Presented at the 2009 Alberta Recreation and Parks Association Annual Conference and Energize Workshop.

Attachments

• Sustainability

Alberta Recreation and Parks Association · ARPA · Building Sustainability in Recreation and Parks · Parks · Recreation and Parks · Recreation, Parks, Sport, Arts and Culture · Sustainability

Publisher/Sponsor: Edmonton Arts Council
Author: Trinier, Kristy

Abstract: This presentation, from the 2009 Alberta Recreation and Parks Association Annual Conference and Energize Workshop, provides an overview of how public art can be included in parks and municipal spaces, how artists can be involved in parks planning, a practical understanding of what public art is and the process of administrating or accessioning a public artwork.

Presented at the 2009 Alberta Recreation and Parks Association Annual Conference and Energize Workshop.

Attachments

• Art in the Park

Alberta Recreation and Parks Association · ARPA · Art in the Park: An Overview of Implementing Public Art in Parks and Municipalities · Edmonton Arts Council · Kirsty · Kirsty Trinier · Trinier

Publisher/Sponsor: Land Stewardship Centre of Canada

Author: Ilnicki, Brian

Abstract: The Green Communities Guide was developed by the Land Stewardship Centre of Canada (LSCC) to help communities implement strategies to conserve water, protect water quality, conserve agricultural land, open spaces and wildlife habitat in Alberta’s built environment. The tools presented in the Guide were selected to address the key issues identified by planners and developers, from preliminary surveys and discussions. Tools were researched, described and accompanied by appropriate case studies to provide details on implementation as well as contact information. Through the Guide municipalities, planners, developers and builders will be informed about innovative approaches other communities are taking to avoid, mitigate, or reduce impacts that may, otherwise affect ecological processes and reduce the flow of goods and services.

Presented at the 2009 Alberta Recreation and Parks Association Annual Conference and Energize Workshop.

Attachments

• Green Communities Guide
• Green Communities Guide – Canmore

Alberta Recreation and Parks Association · An Overview and Introduction to the Green Communities Guide · ARPA · Brian · Brian Ilnicki · Ilnicki

An Innovative Approach to Great Neighbourhoods

Publisher/Sponsor: City of Edmonton

Author: Barnhart, Kathy

Abstract: After researching leading practices across North America, the City of Edmonton is embarking on a new, comprehensive approach to creating and sustaining great neighbourhoods. All city departments will work together, and with its partners and citizens, to deliver services more effectively and efficiently, synchronize planning efforts and facilitate improved two-way communication with residents. This presentation, from the 2009 Alberta Recreation and Parks Association Annual Conference and Energize Workshop, tells the story of why Great Neighbourhoods was initiated, what challenges it will address and the opportunities it creates.

Presented at the 2009 Alberta Recreation and Parks Association Annual Conference and Energize Workshop.

Alberta Recreation and Parks Association · An Innovative Approach to Great Neighbourhoods · ARPA · Barnhart · City of Edmonton · Edmonton · Kathy · Kathy Barnhart

Presented at 2009 ARPA Conference and Energize Workshop – Traditional marketing and websites are increasingly taking a back seat to Web 2.0 approaches. Web 2.0 recognizes that a website – a static marketing piece (like a digital brochure) – is no longer enough to achieve success. Technologies like Facebook, Twitter, Wordpress, and phpBBS are required to increase connectivity and engagement between your service population and your operation, and ensure that your outcomes are achieved. Web 2.0 and samples of the technologies that make it work – real-world examples and strategies that are replicable in your workplace.

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Alberta Recreation and Parks Association · ARPA · Conference · Lake Louise · Social Marketing · Social Networking = Social Marketing · Social Networking

Over the past two years, ARPA has participated as a stakeholder in the development of Alberta’s Land-use Framework, and most recently, the Association has committed to prepare a discussion paper on what the seven regional plans in Alberta should consider in addressing vital recreation, parks, and open space (RPOS) elements. The discussion paper will focus on the need to include RPOS in regional planning, the development of RPOS principles and desired policy outcomes for inclusion in regional planning, and the identification of opportunities surrounding the integration of municipal RPOS planning into regional plans.

The Land-use Framework was given effect in the Land Stewardship Act, which received royal assent in June 2009. It is a comprehensive approach to planning to better manage public and private lands and natural resources to achieve Alberta’s long-term economic, environmental and social goals. The Framework and Act provide a blueprint for land-use management and decision-making that addresses the growth that has occurred in Alberta over the past several years.

An opportunity for members to help shape ARPA’s position on the scoping and shaping of key recreation, parks, and open space elements for consideration within regional plans will be provided during the 2009 Annual Conference.

For more information on the Land-use Framework, please visit www.landuse.alberta.ca.

Alberta · Alberta Recreation and Parks Association · ARPA · Land-use Framework