The Parks and Natural Resource Committee promotes parks, open space, natural resources, as well as related amenities. The goals and objectives of this committee are as follows:

• To network with colleagues and other professionals in the field of Parks & Natural Resources with the purpose of sharing knowledge, trends, and ideas.

• To maintain open line communications with counterparts in the field.

• To provide exposure for our agencies to different equipment, techniques, and ideas as they relate to Parks & Natural Resources.

• To share knowledge and experiences of vendors and contractors.

• To promote continuing education and professional engagement within the association.

• To convey ideas, trends, and relative information from groups such as IPRA, IAPD, and NRPA.

• To promote to all the importance of Parks and Facilities within Leisure Services.

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