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.

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.

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.

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.

My office is just a short walk away from Fort Mason’s Great Meadow. Luckily for me, I don’t have to sneak away to see this beautiful space.

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

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

The idea behind the Climate Change Education Initiative at The Marine Mammal Center is to bring climate change into the conversation.