Lunch & Learn

Bring Flagship to
Your Office

We'll come to you. Our Lunch & Learn sessions bring Flagship Recreation and Landscape Structures experts directly to your team — covering playground planning, inclusive design, safety standards, and funding — over a meal, at no cost.

Free for your team 60–90 minutes CEU credits available
What we cover
The 10-step playground planning process
Inclusive and universal design principles
Nature-based and learning-based environments
Grant funding and purchasing contracts
Safety standards and maintenance best practices
Q&A with a CPSI-certified consultant
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The Format

What to Expect

A Lunch & Learn is a relaxed, no-pressure educational session designed for professionals who work with outdoor recreation spaces. We handle the content and the conversation — you just show up.

Sessions are tailored to your team's interests and experience level. Whether you're just starting to think about a new playground or ready to move into design, we'll make the time worthwhile.

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Duration

60 to 90 minutes. We work around your schedule — morning, lunch hour, or afternoon.

Who Should Attend

Parks and recreation directors, landscape architects, school administrators, city planners, and nonprofit leaders involved in outdoor spaces.

CEU Credits

Select sessions qualify for AIA, LA CES, and IACET continuing education credits. Ask us which sessions apply to your profession.

Location

We come to you. In-person sessions at your office anywhere in Minnesota. Virtual options available on request.

Session Topics

Choose Your Focus

Pick one topic or let us build a custom session around your team's specific project.

Planning

Playground Planning 101

A walkthrough of the 10-step playground planning process — from community engagement and site assessment through design, funding, and ribbon cutting.

AIA · LA CES · IACET eligible
Design

Inclusive & Universal Design

Go beyond ADA compliance. Learn how to design truly inclusive environments where children of all abilities can play together and thrive.

AIA · LA CES · IACET eligible
Design

Nature-Based Play Environments

How to incorporate natural elements, GFRC theming, and biophilic design principles into playground projects that feel connected to their landscape.

AIA · LA CES eligible
Safety

Safety Standards & Maintenance

Primary causes of playground injuries, applicable ASTM and CPSC standards, and how to set up a routine inspection and maintenance program.

AIA · LA CES · IACET eligible
Funding

Grants & Funding Sources

An overview of federal, state, and private grant programs available to Minnesota communities, cooperative purchasing contracts, and how to build a compelling application.

General session
Design

Learning-Based Environments

How playground design can promote early literacy, multi-generational interaction, and child development — backed by research from Too Small to Fail and Landscape Structures.

IACET eligible
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Reserve Your
Lunch & Learn

Fill out the form and one of our consultants will follow up within one business day to confirm your date, topic, and any logistics.

We accommodate your preferred date and time
In-person anywhere in Minnesota, or virtual
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Flagship Recreation team presenting at a Lunch and Learn session
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Thanks for reaching out. One of our consultants will follow up within one business day to confirm your session details.

Quick Answers

Common Questions

Yes, completely free. There is no cost to your organization for scheduling or attending a session. We provide the presentation, the expertise, and if we're coming to your office, we'll even bring lunch. The only ask is an hour of your team's time.
Most sessions run 60 to 90 minutes, including time for Q&A. We're flexible — if you have a hard stop, let us know and we'll tailor the session accordingly. CEU-eligible sessions have specific time requirements to qualify for credits.
Sessions are designed for parks and recreation directors, landscape architects, school administrators, city planners, grant writers, and nonprofit leaders who are involved in planning, funding, or maintaining outdoor recreation spaces. If your work touches playgrounds in any way, there's something here for you.