How do we rebuild open spaces that are sustainable and conducive to healthy lifestyles for diverse communities?

On March 2, the National Park’s Community Shuttle brought the Bayview Network for Elders to Rosie the Riveter National Historic Park.

This is my park. The founder of Outdoor Afro, Rue Mapp, taught me this mantra. Claiming belonging is a powerful tool in their work of cultivating nature connection with African Americans.

The following is a Q & A interview with National Park Service Urban Fellow, Kieron Slaughter who is working in Richmond, CA at Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front.

In September, the U.S. Surgeon General launched a nationwide Call to Action on Walking. The “Step It Up!” campaign challenges the nation to make walking a national priority. 

This upcoming Monday is Labor Day. Something people may not be as aware of is that the national parks and the American labor movement share deep-rooted ties.

As a small but mighty team, we realize that to have the biggest possible impact, we need to work with other organizations to achieve our collective goals.

In May, 30 professionals gathered in Yosemite National Park to pioneer a solution-based conversation about inclusion, relevancy, and diversity in outdoor spaces.

Since 2014, the Climate Literacy Collaborative has brought together over 25 organizations from around the Bay Area, committed to creating impactful climate programming.

Parks must examine all tools at their disposal to build authentic connections with those they seek to serve.