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SUMMARY:Nature Committee Meeting: Beyond the Badge: Programs\, Projects\, & Partnerships.
DESCRIPTION:Located within IPRA's Recreation (REC) Section\, the Nature Committee consists of a group of professionals that specialize or work in and around nature centers and nature programming. Don't work at a nature center? Don't worry\, we still have so much to offer to any program working to include nature into its recreational offerings.  If you are interested in joining the committee or simply wish to attend for educational and networking purposes\, you are encouraged to register.How can parks and nature centers create meaningful opportunities for Scouts beyond traditional badge programs? Join the IPRA Nature Committee to share ideas and experiences related to Scout programming\, volunteer opportunities\, conservation projects\, and Eagle Scout and Gold Award projects. We'll explore successful partnerships\, common challenges\, and practical ways to connect Scouts with nature and stewardship.Come prepared to share what your agency is doing\, exchange ideas with fellow parks and recreation professionals\, and discover new ways to connect Scouts with the outdoors and their local natural areas.\np.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px\; font: 12.0px Arial} span.s1 {font-kerning: none}\nVirtual Attendance Option:  This meeting will also be shared on Zoom.  Links will be sent out to all registrants the day prior.Members can click here to log into their accounts and opt-in to the Nature Committee list through Lists/Committees.  Not an IPRA member? Click here and join today! CEUs: Event is not approved for CEUs (Continuing Education Units are for certifications such as CTRS\, CPRE and CPRP certification).
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<!DOCTYPE html><html><head><title></title></head><body aria-disabled="false"><p>Located within IPRA&#39\;s Recreation (REC) Section\, the Nature Committee consists of a group of professionals that specialize or work in and around nature centers and nature programming. Don&#39\;t work at a nature center? Don&#39\;t worry\, we still have so much to offer to any program working to include nature into its recreational offerings. &nbsp\;If you are interested in joining the committee or simply wish to attend for educational and networking purposes\, you are encouraged to register.</p><p><meta charset="UTF-8" /><meta charset="UTF-8" /></p><p>How can parks and nature centers create meaningful opportunities for Scouts beyond traditional badge programs? Join the IPRA Nature Committee to share ideas and experiences related to Scout programming\, volunteer opportunities\, conservation projects\, and Eagle Scout and Gold Award projects. We&rsquo\;ll explore successful partnerships\, common challenges\, and practical ways to connect Scouts with nature and stewardship.</p><p>Come prepared to share what your agency is doing\, exchange ideas with fellow parks and recreation professionals\, and discover new ways to connect Scouts with the outdoors and their local natural areas.</p><style type="text/css">\np.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px\; font: 12.0px Arial} span.s1 {font-kerning: none}\n</style><p><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">Virtual Attendance Option:&nbsp\;</strong> This meeting will also be shared on Zoom. &nbsp\;Links will be sent out to all registrants the day prior.</p><p><span style="color: rgb(184\, 49\, 47)\;">Members can&nbsp\;</span><a fr-original-style="" href="https://illinoisparkandrecreationassociation.growthzoneapp.com/MIC/17417309/16019773/#/MyInfo/AccountContactInfo" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="user-select: auto\;" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(184\, 49\, 47)\;">click here</span></a><span style="color: rgb(184\, 49\, 47)\;">&nbsp\;to log into their accounts and opt-in to the Nature Committee list through Lists/Committees. &nbsp\;Not an IPRA member? Click&nbsp\;</span><a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.ilipra.org/professional-membership/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="user-select: auto\;" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(184\, 49\, 47)\;">here</span></a><span style="color: rgb(184\, 49\, 47)\;">&nbsp\;and join today!&nbsp\;</span></p><p><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700\;">CEUs:</strong> Event is not approved for CEUs (Continuing Education Units are for certifications such as CTRS\, CPRE and CPRP certification).</p></body></html>
LOCATION:Hawthorne Hill Nature Center 28 Brookside Drive Elgin IL 60123
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DTSTAMP:20260820T181625Z
URL:https://members.ilipra.org/affiliate-calendar/Details/nature-committee-meeting-beyond-the-badge-programs-projects-partnerships-1882396?sourceTypeId=Hub
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