MRPA hosts a variety of education opportunities throughout the year. Workshop information will be added to this page throughout the year.
MRPA Leadership and Conflict Management Workshop
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Sessions: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., includes lunch
Shoreview Community CenterFull day (.5 CEUs), morning session only (.25 CEUs), or afternoon session only (.25 CEUs)
Conflict is inevitable. When people work together, they bring differing perspectives, opinions and motives that can lead to conflict. This training will recognize that conflict isn’t always bad. In fact, many conflicts -- when handled properly -- can create an atmosphere of creativity and innovation. Most importantly, know that conflict management skills can be learned. While natural ability is helpful, we know these skills can be effectively developed and improved.
Lunch
Afternoon Session – Leading with Agility
To be a high performer and increase your long-term potential, you need a way to deal with the unknown -- and fast. Fortunately, it’s never too soon (or too late) to increase your learning agility. Learning agility is about knowing how to learn -- knowing what to do when you don’t know what to do. It’s about learning from experience and applying it in new ways, adapting to new circumstances and opportunities.
Minnesota State University Mankato RPLS Day
The third annual RPLS Day will be held Friday, April 12, 2024 at the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center beginning at 1pm.
This year's event will provide the opportunity to connect with new friends and reconnect with old ones. Please use this form to RSVP
MRPA Legislation 101 Workshop
April / May 2024
More information coming soon...
Certified Playground Safety Inspector Course & Exam
March 20-22, 2024
Note: This course is currently full. Email the MRPA office to be added to the waitlist gerhard@mnrpa.org
Certified Playground Safety Inspector Course & Exam
May 8-10, 2024
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*This course has openings. Registration deadline is April 17th.
Mentorship Program Celebration Luncheon
May 7, 2024
Location TBD
MRPA Aquatics Managers Bootcamp
May 22, 2024
Location TBD
Building and Maintaining Sustainable Natural Surface Trails
June 5 - 6, 2024
Wright County
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Special Park Districts Forum
Hosted by Three Rivers Park District
June 10-13, 2024
As a parks and recreation professional, you may already know that parks matter – but why, and what does that truly mean? Join Three Rivers Park District for the 2024 Special Park Districts Forum as we explore how to positively impact our changing communities through enriching, nature-based experiences while remaining responsible stewards of precious natural resources. https://www.threeriversparks.org/forum2024
Use the coupon code to receive a discount on forum registration: MRPA2024
For a detailed agenda, click here
MRPA Lifeguard Competition
July 2024
Apple Valley, MN
Emerging Recreation Leaders Institute 2
Fall 2024
MRPA Annual Conference 2024 This year’s conference theme is Impacting Communities. Changing Lives. The 2024 conference team is devoted to delivering a conference that will explore all aspects of parks and recreation. |
To submit an Educational Session Proposal please visit:
https://form.jotform.com/230257023726147
The deadline for Educational Session Proposals is Friday, March 15, 2024.
If you have questions, the Conference Committee members would be happy to assist you:
Claudia Hicks, Conference Committee Co-Chair
Kevin O’Brien, Conference Committee Co-Chair
Ben Boldt, Program Committee Chair