Announcements
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New Green Practices webpage click here
Find information, links and funding for topics like, community gardens, organic maintenance, LEED certification, composting and much more.
RRS Webinars
RRS now has two successfull webinars under its belt with this past one reaching recreation proffessionals from across the country. To learn more about upcomming topics, view past webinar information, and learn how to become apart of this new opportunity; check out the new RRS Webinar page. click here
PARTF May funding meeting cancelation notice
"After considerable discussion and review of the recently announced budget restrictions, it is appropriate to cancel the Parks and Recreation Authority's meeting in May and select all local grant recipients in July."
Jonathan Howes, Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Authority.
To read the full notice, click here.
The next meeting of the Parks and Recreation Authority will be:
Date: July 24, 2009
Time: 10 a.m.
Location: Archdale Building Ground Floor Hearing Room
Raleigh, NC
RRS Education Opportunities
2009 National Playground Safety Institute (July 14-16)
COURSE IS FULL: The economy may be down, but registration for this year's National Playground Safety Institute (NPSI) is not. NPSI fills up quickly every year, so register soon or you could miss out on training that helps keep your parks safe. For more information and registration (click here).
Upcoming teleconferences
In tight budget times, take advantage of educational workshops close to home through the RRS Teleconference Series at sites statewide.
NC Municipal & County Parks & Recreation Services Study
The Executive Report 08-09 with focus on salaries, is now available for download. Agencies who participated in the study will receive bound copy from your regional consulant. For more information on this report, our annual study or to download previous reports, please visit our Services Study webpage.
Who We Are & What We Do...
Recreation Resources Service (RRS) is a technical assistance program offered through a cooperative partnership between the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation and the N.C. State University Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management.
RRS technical assistance and outreach includes conducting the annual NC Municipal and County Parks and Recreation Services Study, coordinating a statewide teleconference series, offering playground safety training, developing park conceptual plans and providing citizen advisory board resources & training. RRS staff may also be available to assist in conducting special studies for your agency or community.
Explore our website to learn more about the resources and assistance our staff can provide. Visit our Grants page to learn more about RRS consultant's roles in grant administration for the Park and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) and the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). You may find answers through our online resources, post a question to other park and recreation professionals on the pnrinfo listserv, or contact your regional consultant to learn more about how RRS may assist you.
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