The Illinois Association of Park Districts podcast, called "Park Cast" puts a spotlight on both the work IAPD is doing and the work our membership is doing with park districts, forest preserves, recreation, special recreation and conservation.
IAPD's Wayne Utterback speaks with the Northbrook Park District Superintendent of Arts & Recreation Erin Sweet, about her agency being recognized with the Arts in the Park Award at the Best of the Best Awards Gala.
IAPD's Wayne Utterback speaks with Outstanding Citizen Volunteer of the Year Award recipient Steve Gordon, nominated by the Village of South Elgin Parks & Recreation Department, about his volunteer efforts being recognized at the Best of the Best Awards Gala.
IAPD's Wayne Utterback sits down to talk with Best Friend of Illinois Parks - Large Business winners Doty & Sons and the Sycamore Park District about working together to improve their local community.
Wayne Utterback talks with the winners of the IAPD Best of the Best Awards Gala Intergovernmental Cooperation winners, Craig Talsma, executive director of the Hoffman Estates Park District, and Tracey Crawford, executive director of the Northwest Special Recreation Association, about the award and what it means to them.
IAPD's Wayne Utterback speaks with Outstanding Citizen Volunteer of the Year Award recipient Steve Gordon, nominated by the Village of South Elgin Parks & Recreation Department, about his volunteer efforts being recognized at the Best of the Best Awards Gala.
IAPD's Wayne Utterback speaks with Ty Kovach, executive director of the Lake County Forest Preserve District, about his agency winning Best Green Practices at the Best of the Best Awards Gala and what it means to be a leader in going green.
Wayne Utterback talks with the Forest Preserves of Cook County, Chicago Zoological Society an the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine about the work they are doing, which won them a Partnership award at this year's Best of the Best Awards Gala.
IAPD's Wayne Utterback talks with IAPD's Director of Advocacy and Strategic Initiatives Mitchell Remmert about his first full year working on behalf of our members in Springfield.
IAPD's Wayne Utterback talks with Grosse Point Lighthouse Chief Administrator Donald Terras about the Lighthouse Park District's history and the importance of preservation.
IAPD's Wayne Utterback talks with Jennifer Rogers of the Arlington Heights Park District about her winning photo in the 2022 Give Us Your Best Shot photo contest and about how she approaches capturing those incredible moments.
Wayne Utterback talks with photographer Jeff Cohen, who was selected as an award winner in last year's Give Us Your Best Shot photo contest. Jeff talks about his passion for photography and what it takes to snap an incredible image.
Wayne Utterback talks with one of our Give Us Your Best Shot photo contest winners, Justin Sienkiewicz of the Schaumburg Park District. Featured in this interview are some of his best photos from his collection.
IAPD's Wayne Utterback talks with Lake County Forest Preserves Director Nan Buckardt, who was named to the Outdoor Hall of Fame last year about some of her experiences and what it means to receive this recognition.
IAPD's Wayne Utterback talks with this year's Commissioner of the Year Ken Collin of the Freeport Park District.
IAPD's Wayne Utterback talks with the 2022 Honored Professional winner Dan Jones, executive director of the Cary Park District.
IAPD's Wayne Utterback speaks with 2022 Soaring to New Heighs Conference Rising Star Award Winner Laura Reilly of the Hanover Park Park District.
IAPD's Wayne Utterback talks with the 2022 Mike Cassidy Commissioner Community Service Award winner Bill Wright, a commissioner for the Streamwood Park District.
IAPD's Wayne Utterback talks with the Vermilion County Conservation District's Environmental Education Supervisor Lara Danzl about the district's Owl Night event and the partnerships that make it possible.
IAPD's Wayne Utterback talks with Glencoe Park District's Director of Recreation/Facilities Bobby Collins about the ever-popular Watts Center and its outdoor ice rink.
IAPD's Wayne Utterback talks with Forest Preserves of Cook County Policy & Sustainability Manager Raquel Garcia-Alvarez about her agency's efforts to implement diversity, equity and inclusion.
IAPD's Wayne Utterback talks to Bartlett Park District Marketing Manager Stephanie FitzSimons about the wintery offerings her agency provides to residents and visitors.
IAPD's Wayne Utterback talks with Village of Hawthorn Woods Chief Operating Officer Pam Newton about her agency's efforts to be environmentally conscious.
IAPD's Wayne Utterback talks with Foss Park Golf Course General Manager Gabe Monroe about the hidden gem that is the Foss Park Golf Course.
IAPD's Wayne Utterback talks with St. Charles Park District's Manager of Cruise Operations Tera Harvey about how the agency utilizes a riverboat to give residents and visitors an incredibly unique experience.
IAPD's Wayne Utterback chats with McHenry County Conservation District Agricultural Ecologist Brenna Ness and Natural Resource Manager Brad Woodson about how their agency is using bison to help manage the prairie.
IAPD's Wayne Utterback talks with Landscapes Golf Management Executive Vice President Mark Mattingly and PGA Master Professional and Pinecrest Golf Club General Manager Rick Walrath about what makes the Pinecrest Golf Club a must-play location.
IAPD's Wayne Utterback talks with Decatur Park District Executive Director Clay Gerhard about the incredible Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater and the many diverse acts that have already taken the stage.
Wayne Utterback talks with Lockport Township Park District Director of Recreation Dave Herman about his agency's take on historical reenactments.
Carlo van Ulft, director and carillonist of the Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon at the Springfield Park District, talks with IAPD's Wayne Utterback about the unique musical feature that is the carillon. Learn how the Springfield Park District has turned this landmark into a must-see feature of its agency.
IAPD's Wayne Utterback talks to Northbrook Park District Executive Director Molly Hamer about golf course renovations and how the agency upgraded their facilities to better serve its community.
The Forest Preserve District of Kane County's Executive Director Monica Meyers and Director of Community Affairs Laurie Metanchuk talk with IAPD's Wayne Utterback about becoming the first forest preserve district to achieve Illinois Distinguished Park and Recreation Accreditation.
IAPD's Wayne Utterback talks with Foss Park District Commissioner Vance Wyatt about his experience going through the Board Member Development Program. Intro/Outro by Purple Planet
IAPD's Wayne Utterback talks with Vernon Hills Park District Executive Director Jeff Fougerousse, about winning the Honored Professional Award at the All Awards Luncheon during the Soaring to New Heights Conference.
IAPD's Director of Communications & Digital Content Wayne Utterback talks with the IAPD Rising Star Award winner, Cary Park District's Melissa Victor, about winning the award at the Soaring to New Heights Conference.
IAPD's Director of Communications & Digital Content Wayne Utterback talks with the IAPD Mike Cassidy Commissioner Community Service Award winner, Arlington Heights Park District's Maryfran Leno, about winning the award at the Soaring to New Heights Conference.
IAPD's Director of Communications & Digital Content Wayne Utterback talks with the IAPD Commissioner of the Year, Lockport Township Park District's Jeff Rigoni, about winning the award at the Soaring to New Heights Conference.
Boone County Conservation District Executive Director Dan Kane chats with IAPD's Wayne Utterback about how his agency utilized the power of nature to give residents an escape during a pandemic.
Elizabeth talks about how her 50-year-old agency learned new ways to deliver important services to residents throughout the pandemic.
Forest Preserves of Cook County General Superintendent Arnold Randall speaks with IAPD's Wayne Utterback about the success of camp grounds and golf courses during the pandemic.
Forest Preserve District of Will County's Chief Operating Officer Ralph Schultz talks with IAPD's Wayne Utterback about his agency's ability to adjust to changing guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Byron Forest Preserve's Executive Director Todd Tucker talks with IAPD's Wayne Utterback about his agency's efforts to adapt to the ever changing needs of the community in the midst of a pandemic.
Champaign County Forest Preserve District Executive Director Mary Ellen Wuellner talks with IAPD's Wayne Utterback about her agency's ability to adjust during a pandemic to bring integral services to her community.
Lake County Forest Preserves Executive Director Ty Kovach talks with IAPD's Director of Communication & Digital Content Wayne Utterback about the increase in visitors that are embracing the outdoors during the pandemic.
IAPD's Director of Communications & Digital Content Wayne Utterback talks with the Forest Preserves of Winnebago County's Executive Director Mike Holan about his agency's response to the pandemic and more.
IAPD's Director of Communications & Digital Content Wayne Utterback, talks with the Forest Preserve District of Kane County Executive Director Monica Meyers for the latest episode of the Park Cast!
IAPD's Director of Communications & Digital Content Wayne Utterback sits down to talk about statistics and internships with IAPD Intern Ian Braud.
IAPD's Director of Communications & Digital Content Wayne Utterback discusses the Board Member Development Program with IAPD’s Director of Public Relations & Membership Engagement.
Illinois Association of Park Districts Director of Communications & Digital Content sits down with a few award winners from the Soaring to New Heights Conference to learn about their accomplishments and how it feels to be recognized for their service. Episode #10 - Honored Professional Award Recipient Jan Arnold from the Park District of Oak Park Episode #11 - Rising Star Award Recipient Ted Schulz, New Lenox Community Park District
Illinois Association of Park Districts Director of Communications & Digital Content sits down with a few award winners from the Soaring to New Heights Conference to learn about their accomplishments and how it feels to be recognized for their service. Episode #10 - Honored Professional Award Recipient Jan Arnold from the Park District of Oak Park Episode #11 - Rising Star Award Recipient Ted Schulz, New Lenox Community Park District
Illinois Association of Park Districts Director of Communications & Digital Content sits down with a few award winners from the Soaring to New Heights Conference to learn about their accomplishments and how it feels to be recognized for their service. Episode #10 - Honored Professional Award Recipient Jan Arnold from the Park District of Oak Park Episode #11 - Rising Star Award Recipient Ted Schulz, New Lenox Community Park District
IAPD's Director of Communications & Digital Content Wayne Utterback talks with Mundelein Park & Recreation District Commissioner and IAPD Board of Trustees Chairman Kevin Dolan about the Soaring to New Heights Conference and what to expect. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
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