Adventure Responsibly

10 Ways to Support Our Parklands

1. GET EDUCATED Learn about the history of our parklands to understand the cultural significance and importance of preservation.

2. DONATE Contribute to nonprofits like The Nature Conservancy, the National Park Foundation, and the National Park Conservation Association.

3. TAKE ACTION Vote on issues that protect our parks; write a letter to your local policymakers to keep conservation top of mind.

4. GET INVOLVED Join a local park conservation group to stay informed on current issues in your area.

5. VOLUNTEER Participate in cleanups, trail restoration, and invasive species removal, or join a Parks Project field crew for their next volunteer event! 6. WATCH YOUR FOOTPRINT Practice

“Leave No Trace” principles when visiting parks and natural lands, and use low-impact transportation.

7. RESPECT HABITAT & WILDLIFE

Do not remove native plants or artifacts from the park and never feed the animals!

8. LIMIT YOUR IMPACT Properly

dispose of waste, reuse or recycle when you can, and always leave it better than you found it.

9. BROADCAST Become an ambassador for responsible outdoor ethics. Use social media to share stories and spread the word.

10. WEAR THE PARKS Celebrate our

national parks and their splendor with goods that give back!

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