"Get It, Use It, Keep It"
Monday, May 22, 2006
(Phoenix, Arizona - May 12, 2006) - On May 22, the Arizona Parks and
Recreation Association (APRA), with the generous support of Arizona
State Parks, will present the sixth annual Conference on Open Space
at Arizona State University (ASU) with a focus on the theme: "Get
It, Use It, Keep It."
Building on the successes of previous events, and with renewed
purpose and direction, this year's conference promises to be the
most comprehensive,
well attended, and valuable meeting on practical, hands-on open
space issues.
Open space continues to be an important economic, social, and
environmental issue for citizens of the Southwest. Explore what can
be done to protect and manage what exists and see how you can be
part of future
solutions.
Confirmed speakers include luncheon keynote Shauna Kerr, State
Director for Arizona and Utah from The Trust for Public Land. Other
speakers will
discuss such diverse topics as Hyper Growth Development, Natural
Spaces and Sustainability, Land Asset Management, Trail Development
of the Arizona and Maricopa Trails, and Development Management for
Open Space.
This is a critical training and networking event for all parks and
recreation professionals as well as land foundation staff, city
managers,
environmental groups, planners, developers and conservation
enthusiasts.
It is also important for professionals seeking support for
preserving natural
areas and acquiring and managing the state's open spaces.
Because of the generous sponsorship by Arizona State Parks for the
second year, registration fees will remain at a discounted $65 per
person. This
includes continental breakfast, all conference proceedings, lunch,
and the resource guide. Group discounts and student rates are also
available. You
may register by calling (800) 335-PARK or visiting
www.azpra.org.
For information about Arizona State Parks call (602) 542-4174
(outside of the Phoenix metro area call toll-free (800) 285-3703) or
visit the website
at www.azstateparks.com. |
May
2006