The National Parks: List of Resources

Family Off Track - (Organization)

At a time when the economy is in the tank and fear has taken hold, the Ezgur family looked at what lay ahead and realized one commodity working in their favor was time. Michael (42) and Wendi Ezgur (41), and children Aidan (11), Charlie (8) and Rosie (6), have decided to take their life and family on the road in an RV to discover and explore an “Off Track” lifestyle. The choice to disconnect from the everyday track offers the opportunity to take time to reconnect to family, life and learning in ways that would otherwise never be possible.

National Archives: "Visit Our Nation's Parks" - (Organization)

The National Archives YouTube channel has recently posted a series of films created by the Department of Interior from the 1930s on national and state parks. All the footage is available as a playlist, "Visit Our Nation's Parks" on youtube.com/usnationalarchives.

Earth Ministry - (Organization)

Earth Ministry offers a free download of two religious study guides to complement the film: a four-session Christian education course (And God Saw That It Was Good), and a one-session interfaith course (Awakening the Spirit). A DVD that includes beautiful clips from the film is available to accompany both of the adult education guides.

Institutes and Field Schools in the Parks - (Organization)

Discover untold stories, find inspiration, and journey deeper into America’s national parks by joining an institute course or a field school for a learning vacation. National Park institutes and field schools share one key characteristic: they all provide in-depth education in natural and historic settings.

Outdoor Afro - (Organization)

Outdoor Afro is the place for African Americans passionate about exploring and playing in the great outdoors.

Kickin' It at Kickapoo - (Organization)

This website captures the experiences of African-American youth from Danville, Illinois at Kickapoo State Park. If you are a park lover, we invite you to read, watch and comment on the youth's experiences and to add your own content to this interactive website.

2009 Passport Stamp Set - (Organization)

Fits into 'Passport To Your National Parks' and 'Passport Explorer' books. This full color stamp sheet includes one national and nine regional stamps.

National Park Service - (Organization)

Beyond national parks, the National Park Service helps communities across America preserve and enhance important local heritage and close-to-home recreational opportunities.

KQED Digital Storytelling Initiative - (Organization)

KQED and the new Center for Digital Media remain a national leader in community created and distributed digital content.

National Park Service Friends Groups - (Organization)

Over the last two decades, Park Friends Groups have been created to assist parks in supporting needed park programs and projects that have been beyond the reach of appropriated dollars.

National Park Trust - (Organization)

NPT’s mission is to provide important recreational and educational parkland opportunities for current and future generations.

NIH Black Scientist Association - (Organization)

The NIH Black Scientiest Association provides communication and dissemination of information about issues of common interest, development of important personal and professional contacts, career support and enhancement, and group advocacy on issues of importance to under-represented minorities at NIH and beyond.

American Association for the Advancement of Science - (Organization)

The American Association for the Advancement of Science (or AAAS) is an international non-profit organization with the stated goals of promoting cooperation between scientists, defending scientific freedom, encouraging scientific responsibility, and supporting scientific education and science outreach for the betterment of all humanity.

The National Hispanic Environmental Council - (Organization)

The National Hispanic Environmental Council (NHEC) is a national, non-profit, membership-based organization seeking to educate, empower, and engage the Latino community on environmental and sustainable development issues.

National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) - (Organization)

The National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) is the only independent membership organization devoted exclusively to advocacy on behalf of the National Parks System.

The Environmental Leadership Program (ELP) - (Organization)

ELP is a non-profit organization offering fellowships and conducting other programs to foster professional development in the environmental field.

Earth Force - (Organization)

Earth Force engages young people as active citizens who improve the environment and their communities now and in the future. Earth Force is youth driven with a national Youth Advisory Board (YAB) made up of 15 members, ages 12-17. The YAB helps develop and implement Earth Force programs.

USA Freedom Corp - (Organization)

USA Freedom Corps is an office of the White House that was started by President George W. Bush to help expand volunteer service around the United States.

YMCA - (Organization)

YMCA responds to critical social needs by drawing on their collective strength as of one of the largest not-for-profit community service organizations in the United States.

Boys and Girls Clubs of America - (Organization)

Boys & Girls Clubs of America (or BGCA) is a national organization whose mission is to “enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.” Club programs and services promote and enhance the development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence.

Student Conservation Association - (Organization)

The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is a non-profit group in the United States dedicated to getting students involved in conservation. The SCA's motto is "Changing lives through service to nature."

The National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE) - (Organization)

The National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE) is a non-profit organization that is devoted to furthering the academic success for the nation’s children, especially those children of African descent.

The North American Association for Environmental Education - (Organization)

NAAEE is a network of professionals and students working in the field of environmental education throughout North America and in more than 55 countries around the world. Since 1971, the Association has promoted environmental education and supported the work of environmental educators.

National History Day - (Academic Competition)

National History Day (or History Day) is a national academic competition, focusing on history, for students in grades 6-12.

National Education Association - (Organization)

The National Education Association (NEA) is the largest professional organization and largest labor union in the United States,[1][2] representing public school teachers and other support personnel, faculty and staffers at colleges and universities, retired educators, and college students preparing to become teachers.

National Council for Social Studies - (Organization)

NCSS engages and supports educators in strengthening and advocating social studies.

Sierra Club - (Organization)

The Sierra Club is America's oldest and largest grassroots environmental organization. Founded in 1892 and based in San Francisco, California, the Sierra Club is dedicated to the exploration, enjoyment, and protection of the wild places of the earth.

National Park Foundation - (Organization)

The National Park Foundation, chartered by Congress, strengthens the enduring connection between the American people and their national parks.