Tag: National Park Service
Final Bloom Of Beloved “Stumpy” Cherry Tree Is National News
Stumpy, a scraggly cherry tree who became beloved as a symbol of resilience during the pandemic, is marking its last Spring. Seawall rehabilitation of the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C. will require its removal in May.
Secretary Haaland Announces $61 Million to Increase Outdoor Opportunities in Urban Areas
The Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership grants are available to create new parks and trails, or substantially renovate existing parks, in 26 cities.
Secretary of the Interior...
More Resilient Species Is Now New National Christmas Tree
Even the National Park Service is picking more resilient trees for its installations these days. Ahead of the holiday season, the National Park Service...
Forest Service Helps Defend 9/11 Witness Trees From Insect Threat
By Melanie Brezniak
Eastern Region, USDA Forest Service
Twenty years have passed since the 9/11 attacks, yet there’s a feeling of permanence in a hemlock grove...
Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) Grant Accepting Applications
Want to help an underserved community create more green spaces? The Department of the Interior today announced that the National Park Service will distribute...
National Park Service Requires Masks At Parks, Federal Buildings
To protect the health of those who live, work and visit U.S. national parks and facilities, and in support of President Biden’s Executive Order...