It’s National Parks Week! In the broader sense of course. National parks can get very crowded during the summer, so don’t forget to explore winter, fall, and spring park options. This year’s daily themes from NPS are:
Saturday April 20th: Discovery. What will you discover? New places, new interesting facts, new activities… To kick off National Parks Week and encourage new discoveries, admission will be free on April 20th.
April 21st (Sunday): Volunteer. Use your time and talents as a national park volunteer. Find opportunities to volunteer at single events or long-term positions.
Monday, April 22nd: Earth Day. Join us at a global celebration that encourages education and stewardship of the earth’s natural resources. Volunteer events are held at many parks. You can also find ways to practice conservation at home.
Tuesday, April 23rd: Innovation. Our nation’s history of innovation is preserved in our national parks. Also, learn about the innovative projects happening in the parks and through our programs today.
Wednesday, April 24: Workers’ Wednesday. Meet our amazing people: employees, interns, fellows, volunteers, contractors, partners, and more. Please consider joining our team.
Thursday, April 25: Youth participation. We’re recruiting a new generation of stewards! Learn about opportunities for youth and young adults to get involved and see what your peers are doing.
Friday, April 26: Community Connections. Learn about the important work our programs and partners are doing in communities across the country, inside and outside park boundaries.
Saturday, April 27th: Junior Ranger Day. Become a Junior Ranger for kids (and kids at heart) with in-person or online activities to learn about special places and topics. You might even earn a Junior Ranger Badge!
April 28th (Sunday): Art in the park. Home to a wealth of art, past and present, discover the muse that creates art within the park. Also, learn about preserving and practicing the arts in your community through our programs and the work of our partners.
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