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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...
Campaign To Raise $450,000 In Critical Support for the National Parks This Holiday Season WASHINGTON, Nov. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- This Giving Tuesday, the National Park Foundation, the official charity of America's national parks, launched "45 Days of Giving," an online campaign dedicated to raising $450,000 in vital aid for the national parks this holiday season. The campaign, hosted at www.nationalparks.org/Give45, marks the Foundation's 45(th) year of providing direct...
Share Your Autumn Park Adventures, Photos and Videos, Plus Learn How You Can Protect These Treasured Places at www.nationalparks.org WASHINGTON, Oct. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Park Foundation, the official charity of America's national parks, today announced their 2012 "National Parks Fall Foliage Guide." This year's list of parks boast exceptional fall colors, however they represent only a few of the national park sites where foliage lovers can enjoy the...
The National Park Foundation's New Mobile Resource Provides Instant Access to the Parks Near You Wherever You Are Including Directions, Weather & Real-Time Park Information Plus Share Your National Park Photos, Videos, Stories & More WASHINGTON, Aug. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In honor of the 96(th) birthday of the National Park Service on August 25(th), the National Park Foundation, the official charity of America's national parks, today unveiled the ultimate...
THE NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION INVITES AMERICA TO CELEBRATE BY SHARING THEIR BIRTHDAY WISHES AND NATIONAL PARK EXPERIENCES AT NPSBIRTHDAY.ORG WASHINGTON, Aug. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- This week, the National Park Service turns 96, and the National Park Foundation, the official charity of America's national parks, invites the entire nation to the party! Share your birthday wishes along with your favorite national park stories, photos and videos at www.NPSBirthday.org. Once...
Multipronged Campaign to Promote America's National Parks Among Latino Audiences Beginning at the National Council of La Raza's Annual Conference in Las Vegas WASHINGTON, July 9, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, the National Park Foundation's (NPF) American Latino Heritage Fund (ALHF) announced a series of prominent efforts to improve the representation of Latino heritage in, visitors to, and long-term stewardship of America's national parks. Beginning this week, ALHF will...
Discover America's Nearly 400 National Parks and Show Your Support At www.nationalparks.org Where Every Donation Will Be Matched Up To $50,000 In Honor of July 4th WASHINGTON, June 29, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- From live musical performances to all types of recreational activities, our nation's national parks know how to host a memorable 4th of July celebration. In honor of our nation's 236th birthday, the National Park Foundation, the official charity of America's national...
49 Parks Across the Country to Participate In Foundation's 2012 Program WASHINGTON, June 6, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, the National Park Foundation, the official charity of America's national parks, announced $658,000 in grants to be awarded to the 49 parks participating in the 2012 America's Best Idea program. Inspired by the critically acclaimed Ken Burns documentary The National Parks: America's Best Idea, the America's Best Idea grant program funds park programs...
WASHINGTON, May 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Park Foundation, the official charity of America's national parks, announced today it has awarded $220,000 in grants as part of the 2012 Park Stewards program. Since 2009, the National Park Foundation's Park Stewards program has made it possible for high school teachers and their students across the country to build a deeper connection and sense of stewardship for their national parks through personal engagement and service...
BOSTON, April 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- During National Park Week (April 21 - 29) outdoor retailer L.L.Bean is asking Americans to visit a park and share their photos and stories online to help raise $1 million for the National Park Foundation, the official charity of America's national parks, as part of the Million Moment Mission. Additionally, all week long, visitors can take advantage of free admission to all 397 parks. For more information about National Park Week celebrations,...
