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⚠️One month left to submit your presentaltion proposals for the 2025 Active Living Conference!⏳

We're calling all researchers, practitioners, and community leaders to contribute and join us March 17-20 at Kansas State University to explore “Bridging the Research to Practice Gap.” Be a catalyst in shaping healthy, active communities worldwide!

Share your insights, innovations, and experiences with a global audience of active living advocates. We're seeking submissions in:
🏙️ Practice/Policy
🔬 Research
🤝 Workshops

Learn more and start your submission today: https://www.activenviro.org/alcpresentationproposals

DEADLINE: Monday, September 16, 2024, by 11:59 pm PT

month left to submit your presentaltion proposals for the 2025 Active Living Conference!⏳

We're calling all researchers, practitioners, and community leaders to contribute and join us March 17-20 at Kansas State University to explore “Bridging the Research to Practice Gap.” Be a catalyst in shaping healthy, active communities worldwide!

Share your insights, innovations, and experiences with a global audience of active living advocates. We're seeking submissions in:
🏙️ Practice/Policy
🔬 Research
🤝 Workshops

Learn more and start your submission today: https://www.activenviro.org/alcpresentationproposals

DEADLINE: Monday, September 16, 2024, by 11:59 pm PT

month left to submit your presentaltion proposals for the 2025 Active Living Conference!⏳

We're calling all researchers, practitioners, and community leaders to contribute and join us March 17-20 at Kansas State University to explore “Bridging the Research to Practice Gap.” Be a catalyst in shaping healthy, active communities worldwide!

Share your insights, innovations, and experiences with a global audience of active living advocates. We're seeking submissions in:
🏙️ Practice/Policy
🔬 Research
🤝 Workshops

Learn more and start your submission today: https://www.activenviro.org/alcpresentationproposals

DEADLINE: Monday, September 16, 2024, by 11:59 pm PT

Calling all thought leaders! 🌟 Ready to tackle the toughest challenges in and beyond? The 2024 ActivEnviro ThinkTank is your chance to be part of the solution. Join us in San Antonio this November 21-22, where great minds will convene to dive deep into our industry’s sticky issues that still need solving—like community health, climate resilience, emerging technology, and more.

This isn’t just another conference—it’s a dynamic, interactive event where *your* voice matters. Let’s work together to create real impact!

Register now and be the change: https://www.activenviro.org/thinktank

Get a front-row seat to the big ideas shaping our future at the 2024 ActivEnviro ThinkTank and the Global Outdoor Health Summit. Our ThinkTank is where solutions are born—don't just sit in a lecture, be part of the action! You know how you can't solve the big problems in your community from an auditorium seat? Well, we need you at the table.

Join us this November 17-22 in San Antonio and hear from leaders across the country about how they are solving the stickiest issues in our industry. Lock in your spot with our early bird discounts and registration bundle!

🦅 Early Bird Bundle Deal: $698
🐦 Individual Event Early Bird: $249 ThinkTank | $499 GOH
🌟 Register now: tickettailor.com/events/activenviro/1275791

Learn more:
- Global Outdoor Health Summit: https://www.activenviro.org/gohsummit
- ActivEnviro ThinkTank: https://www.activenviro.org/thinktank

Meet Amber Vermeesch, PhD: Associate Professor and FNP Concentration Coordinator at UNC Greensboro… AND your co-chair for the 2024 Global Outdoor Health Summit! Dr. Vermeesch is a leader in wellness research, with a focus on improving physical and emotional health for vulnerable populations. Her work spans integrative health, nature-based interventions, and stress reduction, making her a vital contributor to the future of healthcare.

Join us this November in San Antonio to connect with global leaders in health, recreation, and conservation. Secure your spot now, and take advantage of our early bird discount for bundled registration! https://www.activenviro.org/gohsummit

Our wonderful San Antonio Parks and Recreation local host partners have facilitated discounts with some great hotels to help make your attendance at the 2024 GOH Summit and Think Tank more financially pleasant. Both the Courtyard by Marriott and the Aloft Hotels have offered us a rate of just $119 per night if you use our special discount links to book your hotel before October 15th (rooms may fill up!).

Learn more: https://www.activenviro.org/gohsummit

Book Courtyard Marriott San Antonio: https://www.marriott.com/events/start.mi?id=1721863670546&key=GRP

Book Aloft San Antonio Airport: https://www.marriott.com/events/start.mi?id=1722445310251&key=GRP

Meet Homer Garcia, Director of San Antonio Parks and Recreation, and your local host co-chair for the 2024 Global Outdoor Health Summit and the ActivEnviro Think Tank! With over two decades of service, Homer has led numerous initiatives to enhance San Antonio's park system, earning state and national accolades for his dedication.

Join us in San Antonio this November for these impactful events to connect with leaders in health, recreation, and conservation. Reserve your spot today and take advantage of our early bird discount for bundled registration! www.activenviro.org/gohsummit

Final call for awards nominations! 🌿✨

Join us in recognizing outstanding contributions to health and nature by nominating someone for the 2024 Global Outdoor Health (GOH) Summit Awards: https://bit.ly/GOH-Awards

This year we’re proud to have past awardee Dr. Katie M. Heinrich co-chair the Awards Committee. As a researcher with The Phoenix—an organization dedicated to fostering a sober, active community—Katie and her team are transforming how society approaches addiction and recovery.

“Winning the award in 2023 allowed us to share with a much wider audience the work we are doing to help members heal from addiction and trauma through supportive and empowering communities.” - Dr. Katie M. Heinrich

Exemplifying the impactful work we seek to honor, The Phoenix’s core mission is to build a resilient community that thrives on connection and empowers one another to live fulfilling, active lives. Welcoming individuals that are in recovery, formerly incarcerated, or healing from trauma, they offer a safe (and fun) space to build supportive friendships through transformative experiences. With numerous sober events and virtual activities at no cost to participants besides 48 hours of sobriety, The Phoenix has served nearly 500,000 people.

If you know of an organization or individual making strides in innovative programs, groundbreaking research, or community-building initiatives, we want to hear from you! Please submit your nominations by July 30th, 2024, and help us celebrate the vital work being done at the intersection of nature and health!

Act now and submit your nominations here: https://bit.ly/GOH-Awards

Huge shoutout to our conference supporters making the 2025 Active Living Conference possible, taking place from March 17-20 at Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas! 🌟

Special thanks to, KSU, the nation's first operational land-grant college, for hosting us. With a legacy of advancing education, research, and community engagement, KSU is the perfect venue for ALC 2025.

Meet our amazing conference co-chairs:

Gina Besenyi, PhD - Associate Professor and Director, PARCS Lab at KSU

Peter Stoepker, PhD - Assistant Professor and Director of the Active Schools Lab at KSU

Jessica Stroope, PhD, MPH - Research Associate & Physical Activity Specialist at LSU AgCenter

Join us in bridging the research-to-practice gap and submit a presentation proposal: https://www.activenviro.org/alcpresentationproposals

Join us for the ActivEnviro 2024 ThinkTank! Register now: https://www.activenviro.org/thinktank

This November 21-22, great minds are gathering in San Antonio, Texas to discuss the ongoing "sticky issues" that still need to be solved in parks and recreation: providing equitable access, workforce development, integration of AI, and plenty more. Come join fellow Thought Leaders and be part of the conversation!

We're thrilled to be partnering with GOES Health App as a supporter for the 2024 Global Outdoor Health Summit! GOES is the ultimate outdoor safety app, empowering adventurers to explore confidently and safely, even off the grid. This app has you covered with real-time weather updates and essential first aid knowledge from their expert wilderness medical team.

➡️ Register now for the 2024 GOH Summit: https://www.activenviro.org/gohsummit

📱Elevate your next adventure by downloading the GOES app: https://goes.health/

📚 Exciting announcement! Our Operation Resiliency Response (ORR) Manual is now available in paperback! This comprehensive guide helps Parks & Recreation agencies to prepare for, respond to, and recover from natural disasters and other emergencies. Discover valuable insights from over a decade of collaboration between industry leaders to support your community's health and safety. 📘🌿 Get your copy today: https://a.co/d/7ZfhE3A

Calling all active living enthusiasts! Submit your presentation proposals for the next Active Living Conference. The 2025 conference theme is Bridging the Research to Practice Gap, and we're seeking submissions for research, practice/policy, and workshop presentations. Deadline: Monday, 9/16 by 11:59 pm PT.

Be a part of bridging the research to practice gap for active communities worldwide! Learn more and start your submission today: https://www.activenviro.org/alcpresentationproposals

Celebrate those making an impact: Nominations Open for the 2024 Global Outdoor Health (GOH) Summit Awards (formerly SHIFT Summit) 🌿✨

We cherish these gatherings because they keep us united, inspired, and motivated to enhance our community year after year. Whether through innovative nature programs, groundbreaking research, or initiatives that promote community wellbeing, these stories ignite positive change.

Know someone making an impact? Nominate them by July 30th, 2024, and help us celebrate their outstanding contributions!

Join us in recognizing those who are making a difference: https://shorturl.at/23Ago

Did you miss your deadline for the proposal? No worries! We're excited to offer additional opportunities to submit your presentation for the Global Outdoor Health Summit (formerly SHIFT Summit) in San Antonio, TX, from Nov 17-20.

We're looking for case studies on outdoor recreation, conservation, environmental economics, social justice, and public health. Don't miss out on this chance to be part of our mission to enhance outdoor access for all!

Submit your proposal by July 31st and join us in creating positive change: www.activenviro.org/callforpresentationproposals

Tag someone who would be great for this opportunity! ⬇️

🌳 Park and Recreation Month: Where You Belong

NRPA's Park and Recreation Month has celebrated vibrant, resilient communities for nearly 40 years. We honor the 160,000+ full-time park and rec pros, plus countless part-timers and volunteers, who keep our parks thriving.

This year’s theme, “Where You Belong,” celebrates the many ways park and recreation professionals foster a sense of belonging in their communities by providing welcoming and inclusive programs, essential services for all ages and abilities, and safe, accessible spaces to build meaningful connections. Let’s show why parks are truly where we belong.

ActivEnviro (formerly GP RED) proudly supports NRPA's mission.

www.nrpa.org/events/july

Tag someone you admire in the industry below! 💚

Nominate now for the 2024 Global Outdoor Health (GOH) Summit Awards (formerly SHIFT Summit)! Professionals, organizations, and individuals are making a significant impact at the intersection of nature and health. 🌿💪 Help us honor their outstanding work!

From innovative nature programs to groundbreaking research and initiatives that reduce stress and build community, we want to hear your stories. Submit your nominations by July 30th, 2024.

📢 Act now: Submit your nominations and celebrate those making a difference! https://shorturl.at/23Ago

Know someone deserving of recognition? Tag them in the comments! 👇

Don't Miss This Chance!

We're excited to offer a special bundle deal for our upcoming conferences in San Antonio, TX!

Global Outdoor Health (GOH) Summit 2024: Nov 17-20 (formerly SHIFT Summit)
ActivEnviro Think Tank 2024: Nov 21-22

Early Bird Bundle: $698 (until 9/1)
Individual Early Bird: $249 for Think Tank | $499 for GOH

Reserve your spot now and connect with global leaders! Find more information at www.activenviro.org/gohsummit

Happy International LGBTQ+ Pride Day! 🌈 Let's celebrate by exploring this inspiring article that highlights 28 LGBTQ+ outdoor groups working to promote diversity and inclusion in nature: https://www.fieldmag.com/articles/lgbtq-outdoor-groups-nonprofits

ActivEnviro (formerly GP RED) proudly supports the amazing efforts of these groups in celebrating and enhancing diversity in the outdoors. 🏳️‍🌈🌲

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Attention researchers and innovators! Present at the Global Outdoor Health Summit (formerly SHIFT) on the intersection of nature and preventive health. Share your research, case studies, and practical ideas to enhance well-being. Submit your proposal by July 8th: www.activenviro.org/callforpresentationproposals

GP RED is now ActivEnviro - www.activenviro.org

At the crossroads of nature and health, dedicated individuals and organizations work tirelessly to support thriving communities. Let’s celebrate their amazing efforts at the 2024 Global Outdoor Health (GOH) Summit Awards (formerly SHIFT Summit)!

Whether it’s through innovative nature experiences, groundbreaking research, or initiatives to reduce stress and build community, we want to hear about it. Nominate your heroes by July 30th, 2024.

Submit your nominations here: https://shorturl.at/23Ago

Tag someone who should be recognized this fall! 👇

For Pride Month, two organizations are making it easier to find LGBTQ outdoor recreation groups across the U.S.! 🏞️

LGBTQ people are connecting through a love of the outdoors with groups like Stonewall Golfers in Palm Springs, CA, and G.L.A.M Climb in Austin, TX. But not everyone knows what groups exist in their cities.

That's why Pride Outside and The Wilderness Society, led by Hannah Malvin, created the Essential Map for LGBTQ Outdoor Enthusiasts. Discover and connect with groups near you: https://rb.gy/hszl9j

ActivEnviro supports the good work of Pride Outside and The Wilderness Society.

🌿 Have valuable insights on outdoor health? The Global Outdoor Health Summit (formerly SHIFT Summit) is calling for presentation proposals! We're looking for case studies that explore the connections between outdoor recreation, conservation, environmental economics, social justice, and public health.

Join us in San Antonio, TX, from Nov 17-20! Submit your proposal and contribute to the mission of enhancing outdoor access for all. Learn more: www.activenviro.org/callforpresentationproposals

Exciting Opportunity!

We're thrilled to announce a special bundle offer for our upcoming conferences in San Antonio, TX!

🌿 Global Outdoor Health (GOH) Summit 2024: Nov 17-20
📊 ActivEnviro Think Tank 2024: Nov 21-22

Early Bird Bundle: $698 (before 9/1)
Regular Early Bird: $249 for Think Tank | $499 for GOH

Secure your spot today and join leaders from around the world! More details at www.activenviro.org/gohsummit

🌟 Exciting News for San Antonio! 🌟

The Southside playground at Arnold Park is getting a $500K facelift, thanks to a collaboration between the city's Parks and Recreation Department, KABOOM!, and H-E-B! The renovation focuses on inclusivity, with new equipment that encourages social interaction, sensory, and imaginative play. 🎨🏞️

Discover how this project is transforming the community: Read More: https://rb.gy/p0s009

ActivEnviro (formerly GP RED) supports the good work of San Antonio's Parks and Recreation Department.

🌿 Got insights to share about outdoor health? The Global Outdoor Health Summit (formerly SHIFT Summit) wants your presentation proposals! We’re seeking case studies that highlight the connections between outdoor recreation, conservation, environmental economics, social justice, and public health.

Be part of this transformative event in San Antonio, TX, from Nov 17-20! Submit your proposal and join the effort to enhance access to the outdoors for everyone. Learn more: www.activenviro.org/callforpresentationproposals

🌳✨ It's time to break down barriers to the outdoors! The Global Outdoor Health Summit (formerly SHIFT Summit) is calling for presentation proposals that delve into the intersections of outdoor recreation, conservation, environmental economics, social justice, and public health.

Submit your case study and join us in San Antonio, TX, from Nov 17-20! Together, we can make a lasting impact. Learn more at www.activenviro.org/callforpresentationproposals

Happy World Bicycle Day! 🌍🚴‍♀️ Let's dive into the exciting trends shaping urban cycling in 2024. From increased federal funding to local advocacy and innovative programs like bike buses and school streets, our cities are becoming more bike-friendly and inclusive. These efforts are paving the way for safer, more connected communities. Check out the full article in Momentum Magazine to learn more: https://rb.gy/szvhhe



ActivEnviro (formerly GP RED) is proud to support the good work of Momentum magazine.

Time to break down barriers to the outdoors! The Global Outdoor Health Summit (formerly SHIFT Summit) is seeking presentations exploring the intersection of outdoor recreation, conservation, environmental economics, social justice, & public health.

Submit your case study & join us in San Antonio, TX (Nov 17-20)! Learn more at -
www.activenviro.org/callforpresentationproposals

Join us in celebrating Donna Kuethe, an amazing advisory board member of ActivEnviro, who recently completed an epic bicycle ride from San Diego, CA to St. Augustine, FL with Woman Tours! Donna's 3,100-mile journey raised funds for Concord Hospital's Payson Center for Cancer Care. 🚴‍♀️✨

Donna’s inspiring effort, which raised over $20,000, mirrors our commitment to resilience and preparedness. Check out our recently released Operation Resiliency Response (ORR) Manual to learn how Parks & Recreation agencies can enhance community resilience against natural disasters and emergencies. 🌱🌐

Learn more and download the ORR Manual here: https://rb.gy/o4ayjz

Headed to the pool this Memorial Day?

Give your local park and recreation professional a HUGE thank you for creating safe and welcoming (and fun!) aquatic centers!

No matter how you enjoy your local park, get out there and soak up the sunshine this Memorial Day weekend!

Image is from the Villages Recreation & Parks Department and our 2022 Park and Recreation Month cover contest. Group of adults play volleyball at their local pool.

Check out our aquatics resources: https://bit.ly/44Yaw0E