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Institute Boosts Park Prescriptions Movement

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Park Prescriptions has grown out of a conceptual phase into a period of rapid implementation.

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National ParkRx Convening
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ParkRx Goes National

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At the first ever "National Convening on Park Prescriptions" some key organizations agreed to take things to the next level.

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Food for the Parks
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Hikes & Bites – Localizing National Park Menu Options

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We are making exciting strides to ensure that when you visit a national park, you will get to hike to beautiful sights and also taste delicious, locally-sourced, sustainable bites.

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Collective Impact Brainstorm
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Getting Started With Collective Impact

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One process we have used to strengthen Healthy Parks, Healthy People is called “collective impact” and it's gaining traction around the country.
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Climate Action: Who Will Lead?

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Who can lead the way on climate change? Many years ago, I thought the solutions might come from the top, and that politicians or diplomats had the answers. Now, I believe progress can come locally and that we all have a role to play.
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National Best Practices around ParkRx Forming

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The Institute has built a national movement by telling the stories of successful "park prescriptions" programs and inspiring leaders to take up the charge.
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Game Changer - How the Institute is Transforming Policy and Practice

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The Institute's starting point is our belief that parks and public lands can play a critical role in tackling many of society’s biggest social and environmental challenges.

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Director Jarvis
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National Food Changes Have Roots in Bay Area

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This summer, the NPS announced its commitment to provide healthy, nutritious food at every national park in the country.
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Climate Change: The Institute’s Point of View

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President Obama recently got us thinking about our own point of view on climate change as it relates to parks.

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HPHP: Bay Area at Crissy Field
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Institute Helps Launch Healthy Parks, Healthy People: Bay Area

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Park, health, and community organizations from all nine Bay Area counties launched a coordinated effort to provide programming.

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Crissy Field in San Francisco
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Institute at the Golden Gate Launches Urban Work

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How can parks be part of the solution to human health and well-being as our cities continue to grow?
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National Park Service Food for the Parks Announcement!

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Today senior White House officials announced that all park visitors will have healthy and nutritious food choices at 250 food and beverage operations throughout the country, reaching 23 million meals served annually.