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The 42nd Annual DRPS Conference is set for February 29 and March 1, 2024. The Atlantic Sands Hotel and Conference Center is the venue; consider staying overnight and joining us for the evening social.

This year’s theme is Partners in Excellence! and we look forward to all the opportunities to form partnerships over the two days of networking, learning, and connecting.

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Keynote Speaker - Julie Lee

A keynote speaker, coach, podcaster, and author, Julie Lee will bring years of experience and expertise to the DRPS Conference.

Sessions - Check Back Regularly For Updates

  • Maintenance

    Topics include: Turf Grass Management (Growing in a Bermuda Grass Field); Invasive Plant Management: Prevention, Detection, and Rapid Response; and Don’t Worry be Scrappy: DE’s 1st Community Composting Site at Talley Day Park.

    Back by popular demand: Leah Brooks.

  • Management

    Topics include: Leading with Authenticity; CBR4: A Story of Connections; Stewardship Synergy: Park Maintenance Meets Volunteer Power; Master Plan Process 101; and What can NRPA do for You: Learn more about Certifications, the National Conference, and CAPRA.

    Back by popular demand: Mental Health Awareness for Leaders and Managing Staff Through Stressful Situations.

  • Programming

    Topics include: Youth Driven Partnerships; Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources: How Cultural Resources Make a Stronger Park; Love for the Game: Resources to Help Foster a Tennis Culture in Your Park.