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National Park Trust Announces 2021 Kids To Parks Day School Grants for Title I Schools
Washington, D.C. (January 12, 2021) – As part of its continued effort to support Title I schools and student access to park experiences, National Park Trust today announced its Kids to Parks Day School Grants…
National Park Trust Launches New National Park-Themed Merchandise Ready For The Holiday Season
Washington, D.C. – To help bring the national parks home this holiday season, National Park Trust has released three new items that commemorate our national parks with a portion of proceeds going to supporting National…
National Park Trust to Honor Hydro Flask with American Park Experience Award
Washington, D.C. (October 13, 2020) – The Board of Trustees of National Park Trust are pleased to announce that they will honor Bend, Oregon-based outdoor brand Hydro Flask with the distinguished 2020 American Park Experience Award,…
National Park Trust and National Park Service Announce 2020 Challenge Cost Share Awards
Washington, D.C. (September 15, 2020) –Today, National Park Trust in partnership with the National Park Service (NPS), announced 19 education and outdoor recreation projects that are funded by the NPS Challenge Cost Share Program and…
National Park Trust Helps Protect Popular Scenic View on the Appalachian Trail in Virginia
Washington, D.C. (August 4, 2020) – On July 23, 2020, the National Park Trust transferred ownership of 239 acres of land in one of the most popular areas of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail (A.T.)…
National Park Trust Launches Buddy Bison Creative Learning Program to Bring Parks to Title I School Students
Washington, D.C. (July 28, 2020) – With so much still unknown about what education will look like for the 2020/2021 school year, National Park Trust announces the launch of a robust distance-learning initiative based on…
Washington, D.C. Middle School Teacher Receives National Award For Outstanding Environmental Stewardship
Washington, D.C. (July 9, 2020)– National Park Trust is pleased to announce that Heimy Salgado, a reading specialist at Ida B. Wells Middle School in Washington, D.C., is the recipient of National Park Trust’s 2020…
National Park Trust Brings Summer Camp to Kids At Home With Weekly National Park-Themed Grab and Go Activities
Washington, D.C. (July 2, 2020) – While summertime usually means it’s time to head off to camp, we know many kids and families will be at home this summer season due to social distancing measures.…
10th Anniversary of National Park Trust’s Kids to Parks Day Goes Digital on Saturday, May 16, 2020 as ‘Parks to Kids Day’
Washington, D.C. (May 4, 2020) – With many parks and landmarks across the country closed due to COVID-19 social distancing measures, National Park Trust has officially declared the 10th anniversary of Kids to Parks Day…
National Park Trust Assists National Park Service in Securing Properties for St. Croix National Scenic Riverway
Washington, D.C., April 15, 2020 – National Park Trust today announced the addition of 145 acres to the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway. The Park Trust received the three parcels of land from the State…
National Park Trust to Honor Senator Mazie Hirono (HI) With 20th Bruce F. Vento Public Service Award
Washington, D.C. (April 13, 2020) – National Park Trust is pleased to announce that Senator Mazie K. Hirono (HI) will receive the 20th Bruce F. Vento Public Service Award. Due to the impact of COVID-19, the…
National Park Trust Introduces Series of ‘Grab and Go’ Outdoor Activities For Families
ROCKVILLE, MD –To help parents who are entertaining and schooling their children at home during this time of school closure and social distancing, National Park Trust has launched a “Grab and Go” series of at-home…
National Park Trust Announces Winners of Kids to Parks Day National School Contest
Washington, DC, March 9, 2020 – The National Park Trust is pleased to announce the winners of this year’s Kids to Park Day National School Contest, which awards grants to under-served schools to fund park…
National Park Trust Assists National Park Service in Securing Property for Lassen Volcanic National Park
Washington, D.C., March 2, 2020 – National Park Trust today announced the acquisition of one of the last remaining private properties inside of a remote area of Lassen Volcanic National Park, California. Using the Park…
National Park Trust Assists in Securing the Last In-Holding at Valles Caldera National Preserve with the National Park Service
Washington, D.C., January 7, 2020 -National Park Trust announced that their donors just helped preserve the geothermal wonders of Valles Caldera National Preserve in New Mexico by securing a remaining land parcel. This victory marks the…
National Park Trust and Caribbean Sol Partner to Protect Marine Ecosystems, Coral Reefs, and National Parks
Washington, D.C., November 12, 2019 – National Park Trust today announced a new exclusive partnership with Caribbean Sol to protect national parks, coral reefs, and other marine ecosystems. Common ingredients used in thousands of sun…
National Park Trust Launches Free ParkPassport Mobile App in Partnership with Blue Star Families to Help Military Families Explore the Outdoors
Washington, D.C., October 30, 2019 – The National Park Trust (NPT) today announced the launch of its free ParkPassport mobile app in partnership with Blue Star Families (BSF) to provide families across America with easier…