Getting Ready for 2016

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. Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts is a big part of this effort. Take a look at what we're doing locally and get involved!

• An Integrated Multimedia Artistic Adventure: Face of America: Spirit of South Florida

  

  This year, Face of America: Spirit of South Florida will feature Big Cypress National Preserve, Biscayne National Park, Dry Tortugas National Park, and Everglades National Park. Read more

• 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

• 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

• 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