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CPSC Launches Safety Checklist

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) focused on promoting better safety this school year

House Passes Resolution Recognizing July as National Park and Recreation Month

House recognizes the importance of park and recreation programs and facilities

Texas Adopts ASTM Standards, Eliminates CPSC

Competitors team up to make Texas playgrounds safer

American Forests Announces 2009 Global ReLeaf® Projects
3.2 million trees to be planted in 42 restoration projects in nine countries

New Federal Exercise Guidelines
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently updated exercise guidelines

Cities Join National Park(ing) Day
Annual September event celebrates city parks

Peace on the Playground
Bringing peace to the playground with new games for everyone to enjoy

NRPA hosts National Summit on Environmental Stewardship
The Summit focused on leading and upholding environmental standards throughout communities

Kids Turning to Personal Fitness Trainers
Concerned parents seek to offset inactivity and obesity with trainers

ASLA Releases Climate Change Policy Recommendations
Landscape architects press Congress to adopt environment-focused policies

Top Companies to Present at Sustainable Manufacturing Summit
Sustainability professionals gather to discuss carbon management

Landscape Architects Identify Outdoor Design Trends for 2008
Survey shows sustainable design a top priority in 2008

Exercise Builds Strong Brains, too
Study shows active children have academic advantage

The Säjai® Foundation and NRPA Introduce Säjai Wise Kids®
Youth wellness program will inspire kids to eat healthy and get active

Playgrounds for all Abilities
Parks and schools are making the switch to universally-accessible playgrounds

Wellness Park Designed Especially for Seniors
Canada's first seniors' playground receives rave reviews

Nike Donates Footwear to Get Teens Active
Nike partners with NRPA in 21 communities to support "Step Up to Health"

July is Recreation and Parks Month
The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) celebrates the dedication of park and recreation supporters across the country

ASLA Names Council of Fellows, Honorary Members
Two of the highest honors given by the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) to landscape-architect professionals and non-landscape architects

Teaming Up for Urban Playgrounds
MetLife Foundation Parks & Playground Fund invests in parks and playgrounds in four cities

April is Landscape Architecture Month
The American Society of Landscape Architecture (ASLA) reaches out to students in the community