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.
Safeguarding America's Lands and Waters from Invasive Species
US Department of Interior
The Framework provides the structure to identify strategic and shared priorities for focusing limited resources and enhancing partnerships and on-the-ground actions necessary to stem the tide of invasive species.
Rapid Response Plan and Procedures for Responding to Aquatic Invasive Species
Pennsylvania Invasive Species Council
This rapid response plan for aquatic invasive species (AIS) is an inter-agency decision support tool designed to aid regulatory agencies in conducting a coordinated and structuredresponse to new AIS infestations.
Invasive Plants of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy
This guide is designed to give volunteers the information necessary to identify and control the invasive plants that pose the greatest threat to biodiversity in the Pittsburgh area.
Mid-Atlantic Field Guide to Aquatic Invasive Species
Pennsylvania Sea Grant
This field guide is designed to aid scienceprofessionals and other interested individualsin AIS early detection and reporting.
Pennsylvania's Field Guide to Aquatic Invasive Species
Pennsylvania Sea Grant
This reference guide can help waterways conservation officers, regional biologists, volunteer monitors, resource managers, educators, students, and others working in Pennsylvania’s waters. It includes general information for AIS identification, collection, verification, and reporting.
Plant Invaders of Mid-Atlantic Natural Areas
US FIsh and Wildlife Service
This guide should be used as an introduction to invasive plants and the impacts they are having on natural habitats and ecosystems. Plants not included here should not be assumed to be non-harmful.
Aquatic Invasive Species in Pennsylvania
Penn State Extension
This video outlines particular aquatic invasive species that are a challenge in the state of Pennsylvania.
Field Guide for the Biological Control of Weeds in Eastern North America
US Department of Agriculture
This guide focuses on the most problematic weeds in eastern North America for whichthere are at least some biocontrol agents established and/or available. Multiple photosand descriptions of each weed included in this guide emphasize key identification traits and plant ecology.
Invaders in the Commonwealth- 2017 Pennsylvania Invasive Species Management Plan
Pennsylvania Invasive Species Council
This comprehensive invasive species management plan for Pennsylvania was prepared for submission to Governor Tom Wolf on behalf of the Pennsylvania Invasive Species Council.
PA Game Commission Battles Invasive Plants
Timesleadervideo
Members of the Pennsylvania Game Commission speak about their project to battle invasive plants in the area.
Invasive Plants of Pennsylvania
PAWRCP
Take a quick look at some of the more common invasive plants in Pennsylvania. Invasives are non-natives that take over an area and cause harm to the environment, to human health or to the economy.
Unleashed - Off-leash Dog Park Design Trends & Planning Tips
PlayCORE
Designing a meaningful dog park involves several steps, including selecting the rightsetting, ensuring the location and context within the setting is meaningful for diverse users, choosing a good mix of equipment and accessories to ensure usability, and adding landscaping to complete the space. In addition, considering the size of the space in relation to layout and design typology is also important to ensure the dog park is comfortable for both dogs and their owners.
Responding to Employee's COVID-19 Diagnosis
SHRM
Updated guidance has provided some additional considerations employers should keep in mind as they address a positive coronavirus case.
What to Do If You Have a COVID-19 Confirmed Positive Worker
US FDA
This summary, derived from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations, outlines key steps that employers and workers can take to help prevent and slow the spread of COVID-19 and support continuity of essential operations if workers are diagnosed with, or exposed to, COVID-19, or show symptoms associated with COVID-19.
ReOpening & OperationsStrategies for Challenge Courses & Aerial Attractions
The Alliance Collaborative
It is important to note that this document is NOT a standard, or even guidelines. We’ve found that it is more beneficial toprovide a framework of approach, general information based on the best data we have, and strategies that operators can apply based on their individual needs.
