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Today's episode shares big news about Champaign Park District's National Recognition! Also - 5 ways to celebrate NRPA's Parks & Rec Month! Volunteer with Champaign Park District: https://champaignparks.com/volunteer/ Champaign Park District Program Guide https://champaignparks.com/programs/program-guide/ Donate to the Champaign Parks Foundation: https://champaignparks.com/about-us/foundation/ 

Today's episode features an interview with Champaign Park District's Marketing Intern, Chas Campbell! We discuss what it is like entering into the field of parks and recreation, why he chose to intern with Champaign Park District, and the future of recreation! Volunteer with Champaign Park District: https://champaignparks.com/volunteer/ Champaign Park District Program Guide https://champaignparks.com/programs/program-guide/ Donate to the Champaign Parks Foundation: https://champaignparks.com/about-us/foundation/ 

On today's episode, we feature an interview with Champaign-Urbana Special Recreation (CUSR) Staff on their upcoming event Family Fun Night! Get more information on that event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1209368679870709 Get more information on CUSR here: https://cuspecialrecreation.com/ Champaign Park District Program Guide https://champaignparks.com/programs/program-guide/ Donate to the Champaign Parks Foundation: https://champaignparks.com/about-us/foundation/ 

On today's episode, we feature an interview with Mike Davis, Natural Areas Supervisor, on a recently received Pollinator Grant and Champaign Park District's efforts toward native prairie restoration. Also, get a preview to the Champaign Park District's Summer Program Guide! Natural Areas: https://champaignparks.com/natural-areas/ Interested in taking your love for nature to a higher level? Email Mike Davis-Natural Areas Coordinator at [email protected] and become a Natural Areas Volunteer! Champaign Park District Program Guide https://champaignparks.com/programs/program-guide/ Donate to the Champaign Parks Foundation: https://champaignparks.com/about-us/foundation/ 

On today's episode, we feature an interview with Justice Miller, Champaign Park District's Sports Manager about Volunteer Coaching, and also discuss the benefits of Youth Sports.  Volunteer Coaching Information: https://champaignparks.com/volunteer-coach/ Champaign Park District Program Guide https://champaignparks.com/programs/program-guide/ Donate to the Champaign Parks Foundation: https://champaignparks.com/about-us/foundation/ 

Tackle Your Fitness Goals in 2022: https://champaignparks.com/11-ways-to-tackle-your-2022-fitness-goals-at-leonhard-recreation-center/ Get Creative at Springer Cultural Center: https://champaignparks.com/cultural-arts/ Champaign Park District Program Guide https://champaignparks.com/programs/program-guide/ Donate to the Champaign Parks Foundation: https://champaignparks.com/about-us/foundation/ 

Champaign Park District Program Guide https://champaignparks.com/programs/program-guide/ Winter Warmup 8-Week Movement Challenge: https://champaignparks.com/the-winter-warmup/ Donate to the Champaign Parks Foundation: https://champaignparks.com/about-us/foundation/  1000 Hours Outside Tracker: https://champaignparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/1000-Hours-Outdoors-Tracker-2021.pdf

Parks On Demand S2E3: The Arthouse Experience Champaign Park District Program Guide https://champaignparks.com/programs/program-guide/ Winter Warmup 8-Week Movement Challenge: https://champaignparks.com/the-winter-warmup/ Virginia Theatre's The Arthouse Experience: https://thevirginia.org/the-arthouse-experience-film-series/ 1000 Hours Outside Tracker: https://champaignparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/1000-Hours-Outdoors-Tracker-2021.pdf

Champaign Park District Program Guide https://champaignparks.com/programs/program-guide/ 1000 Hours Outside Tracker: https://champaignparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/1000-Hours-Outdoors-Tracker-2021.pdf

Parks On Demand S2E1: We're Back! Champaign Park District Program Guide https://champaignparks.com/programs/program-guide/ 1000 Hours Outside Tracker: https://champaignparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/1000-Hours-Outdoors-Tracker-2021.pdf

On this episode, we talk about the history of Juneteenth and share a clip from an interview with local historian Mark Hanson. Mark discusses the 99th Pursuit Squadron: The 99th Pursuit Squadron was the first black flying squadron, and the first to deploy overseas. This squadron is more commonly associated with the Tuskegee Army Air Fields but did you know they got their start in Rantoul, Illinois? Mark Hanson took the time to chat with us about this monumental squadron’s start at Chanute Field! Visit our YouTube channel for the full interview: https://youtu.be/gXRkZwV6ayY View our full Virtual Juneteenth Celebration here: https://champaignparks.com/virtual-juneteenth-celebration-2021/ Champaign Park District Program Guide https://champaignparks.com/programs/program-guide/ 1000 Hours Outside Tracker: https://champaignparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/1000-Hours-Outdoors-Tracker-2021.pdf

On this episode, we discuss public art, dance arts summer programming, and three things you probably didn’t know the Champaign Park District offers! Information on The Great ARTdoors Public Art Project: https://40north.org/programs/thegreatARTdoors  and here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=40North&set=a.10159895084636803 Information on Dance Arts Conservatory: https://champaignparks.com/dancearts/ Information on Virginia Theatre: http://www.thevirginia.org Information on Tree Programs: https://champaignparks.com/tree-programs/ Information on Scholarships: https://champaignparks.com/registration/ General Champaign Park District information: http://www.champaignparks.org