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Partnering with ARAMARK and REI, the American Latino Heritage Fund Launches the @American_Latino Expedition WASHINGTON, May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Latino Heritage Fund (ALHF) of the National Park Foundation, the official charity of America's national parks, announced today that ALHF is launching the @American_Latino Expedition to further engage diverse audiences to explore America's national parks. (Logo:...
2013 Contest Runs Through December 31, Contest Entries And Rules Available At www.sharetheexperience.org WASHINGTON, May 10, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Park Foundation, the official charity of America's national parks, and Active Network (NYSE: ACTV) are proud to announce the winners of the 2012 Share the Experience photo contest. This annual contest encourages amateur photographers to explore the nation's federal lands and share their experiences by capturing and...
Teachers and student interns to participate in Foundation's Park Stewards youth-focused service-learning program PHOENIX and WASHINGTON, May 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the National Park Foundation (NPF), the official charity of America's national parks, and University of Phoenix(®) announced the 2013 Park Stewards program grant recipients. Now in their second year of program sponsorship, the University provided $187,000 in program funding to the National Park Foundation to...
Twenty-two National Parks Awarded 2013 "Active Trails" Grants WASHINGTON, May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Park Foundation, the official charity of America's national parks, has awarded 22 grants totaling $409,262 to national parks selected to participate in the 2013 Active Trails program. Now in its fifth year, the Active Trails program supports hands-on projects that encourage the public to lead healthy lives by actively engaging in trail work, special events...
WASHINGTON, April 25, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In celebration of National Park Week, the National Park Foundation - the official charity of America's national parks - today received a $500,000 grant from the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund to help connect kids to nature through America's national parks. Disney's investment will go specifically to the National Park Foundation's "Ticket to Ride" program, which helps students explore the outdoors by providing transportation to...
New Line of Scents Builds Upon "The Craft of Fragrance" Platform PARSIPPANY, N.J., April 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Reckitt Benckiser's Air Wick® brand is celebrating National Park Week (April 20 - 28) with the announcement of six new limited edition fragrances that are inspired by the rare essence of our national parks and will be featured in its full range of air freshener products. With proceeds supporting philanthropic partner, the National Park Foundation (NPF), the official...
Pine Brothers Softish Throat Drops provides cash donation WASHINGTON, March 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Pine Brothers Softish Throat Drops announces that it will contribute to the National Park Foundation, the official charity of America's national parks, to help support the 2013 White House Easter Egg Roll. The 2013 Easter Egg Roll, which takes place on April 1, 2013 on the South Lawn of the White House, is focused on promoting health and wellness with the theme, "Be Healthy, Be...
FROM "I HEART PARKS" GEAR TO ROMANTIC PARK DESTINATIONS, PLAN THE PERFECT VALENTINE'S DAY FOR THE PARK LOVER IN YOUR LIFE AT WWW.NATIONALPARKS.ORG WASHINGTON, Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Finding the perfect gift for your valentine can seem daunting, but the National Park Foundation, the official charity of America's national parks, has compiled the resources to help you create the perfect Valentine's Day experience - one that also gives back. After all, your valentine...
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, Neil Mulholland, President and CEO of the National Park Foundation, the official charity of America's national parks, welcomed Valerie Dorian to her new role as the Foundation's Senior Vice President of Corporate Partnerships and Strategic Alliances. In this role, Dorian will provide strategic oversight and facilitation of the Foundation's corporate and cause marketing partnerships, working closely with industry partners to...
NEW YORK, Jan. 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Grey today announced that its Grey New York flagship office has been selected as the advertising agency-of-record for the National Park Foundation, the philanthropic partner of the National Park Service, following a review. Grey will spearhead an integrated multi-platform marketing and communications campaign in support of the Centennial anniversary of the National Park Service in 2016. The following Grey Group and WPP companies will...
