A Call to Action -

The National Park Service turns 100 on August 25, 2016. To us, it's not about cakes and candles — it's about being an organization ready to take on the challenges of our second century. Our blueprint to get there — A Call to Action — outlines the innovative work we want to accomplish. Every partner, program, and park plays a dynamic role in realizing that vision. Take a look at what we're doing and get involved!

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Southeast Region

SEAC archeologists help protect water trails by documenting a shipwreck at BISC

SEAC archeologists help protect water trails by documenting a shipwreck at BISC. This work supports local efforts to make water-based recreation and information about needed protection more accessible to the public. Read more
Petroglyph National Monument

By Youths for Youths

Engaging Youth to tell the National Park Service story of all 13 National Parks units within New Mexico. Read more
Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve

Norman Studios Reconnaissance Survey

Norman Studios was a silent movie production house in Jacksonville, Florida during the 1920s specializing in "race films" as they were known at the time. The National Park Service study team conducted a preliminary analysis of Norman Studio's resources in 2010. Read more
Morristown National Historical Park

URBAN SCHOOL TEACHERS EXPLORE NEIGHBORING HISTORICAL LANDSCAPE

This program was part of the Northeast Region's A Park for Every Classroom initative. Read more
Heritage Preservation Services

Historic Tax Credits Spur Sustainable Rehabilitation

The Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives Program encourages private sector investment in the rehabilitation and reuse of historic buildings, and is one of the nation's most successful and cost-effective community revitalization programs. One recent rehabilitation project, the McCormick-Goodhart Mansion in Langley Park, Maryland, illustrates how 'green' features are being successfully incorporated in historic rehabilitation projects. Read more
Carlsbad Caverns National Park

Carlsbad Caverns brings United States and Mexico teachers together.

Carlsbad Caverns National Park hosted an international teacher workshop to bring local and Mexico teachers together to learn about the Chihuahuan Desert. Read more
National Capital Region

Kick off Guest Artist Program

This summer, Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens welcomed two artists to the park. Their works captured the beauty of the diverse aquatic flora found throughout the ponds. Read more
Cowpens National Battlefield

Permanent Employees Attended Operational Leadership Training

All Cowpens National Battlefield permanent employees have attended Operational Leadership training empowering them to use critical thinking skills in daily risk management decisions and encourage employees to embrace safety as part of their professional identity. COWP also managed to train a few long-term seasonal employees so they too can implement Operational Leadership principles at Cowpens. Read more
Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park

Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park Reaches New Audiences

Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park completed and submitted its Social Media Strategy to the Southeast Regional Office in January 2012 and immediately began reaching out to new audiences via Facebook. Read more
Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park

Monument Rededication Connects Past to Present

On November 21, 2011, a large crowd gathered at Bragg Reservation on Missionary Ridge to formally dedicate the new plaque to the 18th U.S. Infantry. Read more
Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park

Volunteers Help During Civil War Trust Park Day 2012

Civil War Trust Park Day 2012 was a great success. On Saturday, March 31, 68 volunteers contributed nearly 250 hours on work projects at Chickamauga Battlefield, Moccasin Bend National Archeological District, and Lookout Mountain Battlefield. Read more
Rock Creek Park

Lichens and Trails and Bugs, Oh My

Kids from all over the Washington, DC area came to Rock Creek Park this summer for the wildly successful Junior Ranger Camps. Bugs and black holes were just some of the items that the youth, ages eight through 12, explored in the field or in the only planetarium in the National Park Service. Read more
Cowpens National Battlefield

Cowpens National Battlefield’s 231st Battle Anniversary Celebration a Success

On January 14 – 15, 2012, re-enactors in Revolutionary War period clothing brought the 18th century to life for nearly 4,000 visitors at Cowpens National Battlefield. Living history presentations, author lectures, and a genealogy workshop gave visitors the opportunity to learn more about our heritage and their family history. Read more
Rock Creek Park

VIP = Fulbright Scholars

Washington, DC has lots of very important persons from all over the US and the world. Rock Creek Park and the Rock Creek Conservancy work together to connect them to the park. Read more
Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts

Two Mile Trail Developed to Promote Natural Resources

Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts is encouraging visitors and staff to get out and hike our nearly completed Two Mile Trail Read more
Southeast Region

SEAC checked the condition of over 100 archeological sites in 7 parks

Over the course of the FY 2012 year, SEAC staff visited over 100 archeological sites in 7 parks in the Southeast Region to assess their current conditions. Archeological sites are inspected closely for any evidence of recent or on-going deterioration as a result of natural forces such as shoreline erosion resulting from sea level rise, or human activities such as illegal digging for relics. Read more
Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts

Demonstration Gardens Inspire Eating Well

Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts is engaging citizens and restaurant management in learning to eat well. The Park partner uses some fresh herbs, vegetables and fruit in their menu items. Read more
Youth Programs

Mysteries Trails: A Summer Reading Program

The George Rogers Clark National Historical Park (GERO) and the Knox County Public Library worked together on an innovative program during the summer of 2012. The library sponsors a summer reading program each year, this year the park became a partner in this effort. The summer reading program encourages kids to read during their summer vacation this is done through reading sessions at the library, art, and other actives. Read more
Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts

Native Meadow Provides Classroom for Sustainable Landscape

Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts is engaging citizen scientists and stewardship with the biodiversity of a native species meadow while reducing carbon dioxide and managing stormwater. Read more
Southeast Region

Over 100 employees trained in interdiciplianary communication skills!

The class is based on a shared competency employee training module developed by SEAC staff in association with the Stephen T. Mather Training Center and a SEAC-led interdisciplinary and interagency task group. The training builds interdisciplinary communication skills, empathizes a team approach to heritage interpretation, and stresses respect for multiple perspectives. Read more