April 2022 Something New to You

This month invite people to discover something new—an experience, place, story, opportunity. With parks, programs, and partners connecting across the country and world, there is something new for everyone to discover.

Social Media Hashtags: #LewisandClarkTrail #FindYourPark

Ready-Made Posts

William Clark’s Epaulet: Captain or Lieutenant? #LewisandClarkTrail Find out: https://www.nps.gov/articles/william-clark-s-epaulet-captain-or-lieutenant.htm

Did you know the first official election held west of the Mississippi River took place on the Lewis and Clark Expedition? #LewisandClarkTrailRead more: https://www.nps.gov/articles/first-election-west-of-mississippi.htm

When did William Clark officially become a captain? The answer might surprise you. #LewisandClarkTrailhttps://www.nps.gov/articles/william-clark-officially-made-captain.htm

Want to celebrate #EarthDay on the #LewisandClarkTrail? Let the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail website assist you in planning. Nps.gov/leclWhen sharing this month's messaging on social media, use the hashtags: #LewisandClarkTrail

Lewis and Clark Events That Happened This Month

(ready made posts to share)

On April 7, 1805, the members of the Lewis and Clark Expedition departed from Fort Mandan – one group headed downstream, the other upstream. #LewisandClarkTrail https://www.nps.gov/articles/ft-mandan-departure-day-1805.htm

On April 19, 1803, Meriwether Lewis arrived in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to begin his studies with Andrew Ellicott. Considered the nation’s premiere astronomer, Ellicott would provide the explorer-to-be with the necessary skills and principles of astronomical observations and surveying, which could be applied to the techniques of navigation. Andrew Ellicott (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)

On April 25, 1805, Lewis, “accompanyed by four men”, proceeded overland in advance of Clark and the main group in order to explore the area surrounding the confluence of the Yellowstone River, which he knew to be close. #LewisandClarkTrailRead more: https://www.nps.gov/places/yellowstone-river-confluence.htm

More April Themes and Activities

April 1-30: Keep America Beautiful Month

• Volunteer  NPS.gov tag(s): volunteer
• NPS Careers NPS.gov tag(s): nps careers 
• Social media hashtag(s): #KeepAmericaBeautiful, #GetInvolved

April 4-10: National Public Health Week

•  Health & Safety NPS.gov tag(s): health, safety
• Social media hashtag(s): #PublicHealth, #VisitorSafety

April 6: Anniversary of US Entry into World War I

• World War I NPS.gov tag(s): wwi
• Social media hashtag(s): #WWI

April 17-23: National Volunteer Week

Find additional National Volunteer Week info and guidance (currently being updated post-migration, will be available soon)

• National Volunteer Week NPS.gov tag(s): national volunteer week
• Volunteer  NPS.gov tag(s): volunteer
• Social media hashtag(s): #NPSVolunteer, #NVW

April 17: Bat Appreciation Day

• Bats NPS.gov tag(s): bats
• Social media hashtag(s): #BatAppreciation, #BatsBatsBats

April 18: World Heritage Day

• International Cooperation NPS.gov tag(s): international cooperation
• World Heritage Sites  NPS.gov tag(s): world heritage sites
• Social media hashtag(s): #WorldHeritageDay

April 22-30: International Dark Skies Week

• Night Skies NPS.gov tag(s): night skies
• Social media hashtags: #DarkSkyWeek, #ParkSkies

April 23: World Book Day

• Literature & Poetry NPS.gov tag(s): poetry, literature
• Arts in the Parks NPS.gov tag(s): art

April 29: National Arbor Day (states also have statewide Arbor Days throughout the year)

• Iconic Trees NPS.gov tag(s): iconic trees
• Forests, Trees & Shrublands NPS.gov tag(s): forests, trees
• Social media hashtag(s): #ArborDay

April 30: International Jazz Day

• Music NPS.gov tag(s): music, jazz
• Arts in the Parks NPS.gov tag(s): art
• Social media hashtag(s): #InternationalJazzDay, #MusicHeritage

TBD: National Park Week

Find additional detailed guidance and resources for National Park Week when it becomes available for 2022.

TBD: National Environmental Education Week

• Educators Portal
• Science NPS.gov tag(s): science
• Social media hashtag(s): #EEWeek