What's Great in Parks

Do you believe that parks, museums, historic sites and other community spaces can be places where great things happen? I do.

[D. Scott @bisontattooguy]

It is imperative that we occasionally find a scenic spot to sit and reset our outlook on life, the universe and everything.

[Guillermo Rodriguez‍ @G_InTheCity]

With all this 🌧️can you imagine if all our #parks were built to capture stormwater -- we can minimize flooding, protect our rivers and oceans 🌊and use to irrigate the park. We need more Climate Smart Park Designs.
https://t.co/D2NsSz7XA5

[What's Great in Parks @LFHStrategies]

Small amounts of time outside can reduce overall stress, whether you’re at home or on the road.
https://t.co/nOS327y3WF

[What's Great in Parks @LFHStrategies]

Is overtourism a problem? https://t.co/2EDJgEjMLf via @NatGeoTravel

[California Environmental Literacy Initiative @CalEnviroLit]

@livingschoolyrd is pleased to announce a new virtual lecture series that will provide technical, design-focused guidance for creating and stewarding schoolyard forests. Learn more here: https://t.co/pHOlKnd1ZN

[MaxPlayFit @MaxPlayFit]

Renovated playgrounds SPARK social connection for children
https://t.co/Hf9jE5otZa
@ChildrenNature

[What's Great in Parks @LFHStrategies]

One of my favorite times of the year, #fatbearweek is approaching!

[Katmai National Park @KatmaiNPS]

*Shakes you* Babe.. wake up! #FatBearWeek is back!

First, vote for chunky cubs in #FatBearJunior 9/28-29!

Then, the main event: vote for the burly behemoths as they battle it out on 10/4-10 at https://t.co/NvXCYNigTJ.

Which chubby champ will you cheer for?

NPS/F. Jimenez

[CA State Parks @CAStateParks]

Attention new fourth-grade parents! The California State Park Adventure Pass is your golden ticket to 19 amazing parks. Claim your pass at https://t.co/fq5cT7pC6P and embark on unforgettable outdoor adventures.

[What's Great in Parks @LFHStrategies]

@ChildrenNature Amazing transformation!

[CA State Parks @CAStateParks]

Highlighting how SB Public Library's Parks Pass Grant program brings people closer to nature and culture! Explore state parks, enjoy bilingual events, and dive into Adventure Packs crafted with Chumash artistry. Full Article ➡️ https://t.co/a8gVxH5XpL

[What's Great in Parks @LFHStrategies]

@CAL_FIRE @WadeCrowfoot @nature_org This is fantastic news! Schoolyard greening makes a big difference for our students and communities!

[What's Great in Parks @LFHStrategies]

@laurendanner360 This is a dream trip for me- any chance you will share more about your adventures and any tips for those of us who want to go to Peru in the future?

[What's Great in Parks @LFHStrategies]

Writer @LatriaGraham asks, Should You Visit Museums That Have Complicated Histories? https://t.co/dPELtQv28A

[What's Great in Parks @LFHStrategies]

The U.S. Now Has 5 New National Monuments. I look forward to visiting them all! Learn more from @AFARmedia https://t.co/2gQnOUCui1

[Homestead NHP @HomesteadNHP]

#WorldRangerDay honors rangers around the world who work to preserve and protect important natural and cultural places. It's also a day to remember and commemorate those who have lost their lives serving on the front line protecting the environment around them.

[Camping For Women @campingforwomen]

Nature Therapy: The Mental Health Benefits of Camping for Women
https://t.co/J0UXVYtaDu

[What's Great in Parks @LFHStrategies]

I am a huge fan of this program!

[Trust for Public Land @tpl_org]

As CA gets hotter and drier, TPL is leading the way to protect students from extreme heat by replacing asphalt with shade and greenery. We're greening 4 schools through our Oakland Community Schoolyards program, with plans to expand to L.A. by 2028. https://t.co/t2bptUfA5w

[Dr. Porchia Moore @PorchiaMuseM]

Librarians Matter.
Museum Professionals Matter.
Archivists Matter.
Cultural Heritage Workers Matter.
Libraries are NOT detention centers.
We are sentient beings. Learning is our birthright.

[What's Great in Parks @LFHStrategies]

Excited to see you again Otis!

[Katmai National Park @KatmaiNPS]

Breaking news: 480 Otis is back! 🎉 (You can breathe again.)

480 Otis has returned to Brooks River and he's catching fish at the falls. 🙂🐟

Even at his age, he's still expertly catching fish and continues to surprise us. 👑 🐻

Photo credit: NPS Photo/F. Jimenez

[Tim Smyth @historycomics]

Interested in integrating Native American stories and culture in your classroom through comics? Here are some lesson ideas
I developed with Trickster as a central book https://t.co/JMoUwJhVwR