Our Tool Shed is a resource library designed for professionals working within all aspects of park maintenance. We continually research best maintenance practices from all industries to gather videos, articles, templates, and websites and store them in one place for our members. We spend the time to sift through the noise and provide you with valuable information when you need it, so you can focus on developing solutions. If there is something you need but cannot find, reach out and share your specific needs.
Habitat Gardening for Wildlife
Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2015
If we provide consistent, clear messagesand simple guidance about how to improve or restore habitat in our communities, then the resulting actionsby the public should help to slow—and ultimately, one hopes, to reverse—the trend of declining wildlife species.
Basic Principles of Watershed Restoration and Stormwater Management
University of Maryland Extension, 2020
The objective of this document is to provide an overview of the most relevant urban stormwater management and watershed restoration issues, common mitigating practices, and regulations relevant to the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
Conservation Landscaping Guidelines
Chesapeake Conservation Landscaping Council, 2013
Engaging in the conservation landscaping practices described here can make an important difference in helping preserve the region’s plants, habitats, and animals, all critical elements in the complex web of life that characterizes a watershed.
Best Management Practices (BMPs) forBee Health in the Horticultural Industry
Horticultural Research Institute, 2017
While the green industry is diverse, some common threads exist among greenhouse and nursery production and landscape management when pollinator safety is concerned.
Plants Bees Like Best
Horticultural Research Institute, 2017
This is a list of plants that can be planted in landscapes to attract native bees and other pollinators.
Protecting Employees from Severe Weather
AEM, 2022
Environmental Health & Safety Professionalscannot afford to overlook the risks that severeweather imposes on finances, operations, andpeople as well. Employees and the public alikeneed to be protected from conditions like flashflooding, high heat, lightning strikes, and poor airquality. However, this task is easier said than done.
Why Should I Care About Invasive Plants?
Mid-west Invasive Plant Council, 2022
This brochure describes how invasive plants impact hunting, fishing, boating, gardening, hiking, biking, horseback riding, and other recreational activities.
Asset Management Worksheet Five
Cartegraph, 2022
Your asset management system implementation is going to be unique—just like yourorganization. Your short and long-term goals, data required, employee skill level, and availablebudget are all going to impact your timeframe. Use this worksheet to help identify milestonedates that will keep your project moving forward.
Asset Management Worksheet Four
Cartegraph, 2022
Although your organization may have outlined procedures for identifying, assigning, andperforming maintenance activities, it’s a good idea to evaluate those processes before youimplement a new asset management system. Use the list of questions below to take a criticallook at your current asset management approach.
Asset Management Worksheet Three
Cartegraph, 2022
Once you’ve identified what asset data points you need, this worksheet will help determine wherethat information comes from. If the info you need is currently on paper, decide if your team isgoing to tackle the data entry yourselves or if you’re going to outsource it.
Asset Management Worksheet Two
Cartegraph, 2022
Determining your short-term and long-term system requirements will not only streamline yourimplementation process, but also simplify your system tools selection later on. Remember toapproach your requirements from both an internal and external point-of-view, and then go backthrough and rank them in terms of priority.
Asset Management Worksheet One
Cartegraph, 2022
The key to moving your asset management system selection forward is to first identify your keyproject team members and the role they will play. Remember, all areas that will use, manage,approve, and purchase your system components should be represented.
Asset Management Basics
Cartegraph, 2022
From crafting your asset management strategy and finding the right system for your community to performing your initial inventory and maintainingyour system investment, this ebook will guide and support you every step of the way.
SAMPLE - Commercial Activity andConcession Permit Information
City of Santa Maria Parks & Rec, 2017
Sample guidelines from a city parks & recreation department for vendors. These guidelines address the types and locations where concessions will be allowed.
SAMPLE - Food Truck Requirements
School Board of Palm Beach County, 2022
Sample requirements to have a food truck serving the public at special events
