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09 Sep 10

BCI Burke Issues Challenge On Behalf Of NRPF

This is an exciting time for the National Recreation and Park Foundation, as it nears the “halfway” point towards a $1 million goal in endowment funds.

08 Sep 10

Public Schools: An Untapped Recreational Resource

There is no shortage of research touting the health benefits of physical activity: Exercise can reduce gall stones and protect the hypothalamus, in addition to providing the more obvious benefits of improved cardiovascular health and an endorphin-elevated mood.

07 Sep 10

Poor And Fat: The Link Between Poverty And Obesity In Canadian Children

Here is a finding that won't surprise you: childhood obesity in Canada has risen dramatically in the last generation.

06 Sep 10

Why Your Kids Need Recess

There is a paradox when it comes to improving education in America: The system is failing to prepare many kids for success, but we have so much invested in the system that starting over isn't practical, let alone in a time frame that works for today's kids.

03 Sep 10

Clearwater's North Greenwood Area Has Too Many Playgrounds, City Staffers Say

CLEARWATER — Dave Sobush came to City Hall because he hoped city leaders would replace the playground where his 2-year-old son loved to play.

02 Sep 10

Childscapes Pitches In To Make Ambitious Marshfield, MA, Playground Project A Reality

Marshfield, MA - Longtime Marshfield resident Bill Eckhardt is thrilled that the opening of Marshfield’s long awaited playground project is approaching. As the proud owner of Marshfield-based Childscapes, which provides one-source solutions for park and playground equipment needs throughout New England,

01 Sep 10

CVS/Pharmacy, Boundless Playgrounds Join The Pepsi Refresh Challenge To Support Children Of All Abilities

Woonsocket, RI – CVS/pharmacy, Boundless Playgrounds and Pepsi are inviting the public to join them as they work together to provide all children with the opportunity to play together in a truly inclusive environment. The partnership is part of the Pepsi Refresh Project, a groundbreaking effort that

31 Aug 10

California’s New Water Conservation Efforts Shine Light On Alternative Landscape Options

Ballico, CA — Recently, California began implementing new water policies that will have broad-reaching effects on the state’s water resources. In order to save water from evaporation, whether it’s been in the agricultural fields of California’s 250 crops or residential yards, alternatives to daily irrigation

30 Aug 10

Human Gnomon Project

Strafford, NH – Thousands of years ago, Sumerians in Mesopotamia used gnomons (a stationary point on the ground) to project shadows from the sun to determine the time of day and year. Sundials are the oldest time measurement device and an ancient relic of science. Learning Structures, Inc., a pioneer

27 Aug 10

No Electronics—Just Plain Fun At New Y Playground

For months, 7-year-old Madison Tucker has wondered what the new playground at the Mukilteo Family YMCA would be like.

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