May 17, 2012 | No comments
Teaching is an art, not a knack. This sentiment, expressed by Indiana University's Dr. Dana Anderson, explains the need for instructor training. Teaching is something that can be learned...
May 04, 2012 | 2 comments
Bandelier National Monument, a breathtaking park with sprawling views of canyons and mesas, holds both cultural and historical significance. Over 11,000 years ago, nomadic...
April 09, 2012 | 4 comments
The 2012 Great Lakes Park Training Institute (GLPTI), held February 27 through March 1 in Pokagon State Park in Angola, Indiana, was everything I had hoped for!
March 09, 2012 | 5 comments
When tackling a particularly thorny project, I always find myself going back to the basics of project management practices. Numerous project management books and sites refer to the "Project Management Triangle" of Budget, Scope, and Time.
February 07, 2012 | 1 comment
The future of North American bats continues to be threatened by White Nose Syndrome (WNS), the fungal disease that was originally found in upstate in New York in 2006. The disease can now be found in 16 states and four Canadian provinces...
January 20, 2012 | 1 comment
In the world of rapid instructional design, just-in-time training solutions, and virtual classrooms, has face-to-face training become obsolete? Eppley's Asset Management for Superintendents course proves that it is not. With that said, this is "not your mother's" classroom training.
January 19, 2012 | 1 comment
In 2011, the Eppley Institute launched five online certificate programs aimed at parks and public lands professionals. The programs focus on a wide range of topics that affect parks and public lands agencies:
January 18, 2012 | 2 comments
In 2011, the Eppley Institute worked on several projects with the Commercial Services Program of the National Park Service (NPS). The Commercial Service Program oversees contracts and agreements between the NPS and concessioners.
January 18, 2012 | 7 comments
The Four Cornerstones for Wilderness Managers e-course, or as we affectionately call it "4C" outlines the four most important principles of managing wilderness.
January 13, 2012 | 10 comments
The Eppley Institute hits the road this January and February as members of the Eppley staff travel to the Indiana Parks & Recreation Association 2012 State Conference and the Michigan Recreation and Park Association Conference & Trade Show.
November 04, 2011 | 2 comments
I remember being told, in December 2008, that I would be spending part of my spring helping a fellow graduate student organize and host the 2009 Great Lakes Park Training Institute in late February. I remember
October 27, 2011 | 2 comments
It cannot be denied that outdoor play for children of all ages is beneficial to social, emotional, and physical development, but with the changes in today's culture the opportunity for outdoor play is decreasing. In a study
August 18, 2011 | 12 comments
What is the size of a penny, has a metallic green hue, and is threatening nearly 8 billion ash trees across North America? The Emerald Ash Borer. This invasive species was first noticed in lower Michigan and is thought to have been brought to the continent in wooden packing materials...
July 26, 2011 | 1 comment
These publications are an important aspect of our mission as a unit within a like Indiana University. A snapshot of what's online now contains 58 research and technical-assistance publications, 20 park and strategic-planning reports, and over 100 training resources.
July 05, 2011 | 1 comment
Every day you watch the news and hear about another natural disaster that has destroyed homes and communities. Wildfires, tornadoes, flooding, snowstorms, hurricanes, volcanic eruptions - what could all of this mean?
July 05, 2011 | 21 comments
It is summertime, and that means family vacations and road trips. Many families will be heading out to our national parks, including sites dedicated to the Civil War. These sites are likely to be particularly busy this year, because 2011 marks the 150th anniversary of the Civil War.
June 22, 2011 | 3 comments
The B-Line Trail, a unique multi-modal trail linking the south, central, and northern regions of Bloomington, Indiana, is nearing completion.
