Protecting nature doesn’t have to start in a park, it can start at home! Plant natives, remove invasives, and never release pets into the wild. Small choices in our own communities can help restore balance across entire ecosystems.
🏡Get started ➡️ https://t.co/0TP40cWMF0
#NISAW
Aquatic invaders can hitch a ride on boats and gear. Pledge to protect rivers, lakes, and the life they support by remembering three simple steps every time you’re on the water:
🚿 Clean
💧 Drain
🧽 Dry
More ➡️https://t.co/l8L1QOihp1
#NISAW#CleanDrainDry
Across the country, people and parks are working together to restore habitats and protect native species from invasive threats. 🌱 Early detection and community science are making a difference, and you can help! Become a Wild Spotter ➡️ https://t.co/pMUlUKxkUX #NISAW#WildSpotter
Prevention is the most effective and least expensive way to stop the spread invasive of species. Simple steps taken before, during, and after your adventure can make a big difference!
Find out how you can help stop the spread ➡️ https://t.co/s5usPmO2oJ
#NISAW
📸 NPS / J. Chase
It’s National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW)!
Invasive species can disrupt the balance of ecosystems in parks and in the places we live, work and explore. Learn more➡️ https://t.co/AKiD4UHhmr
#NISAW#StopTheSpread
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Join the count, it only takes 15 minutes! 🐦
The Great Backyard Bird Count (Feb 13–16) invites people everywhere to watch birds and share what they see, helping researchers understand and protect bird populations worldwide. ➡️ https://t.co/7SGM6s70ag #GBBC
The 2026 National Fossil Day artwork is here! It journeys back to an Ice Age wetland inspired by @WhiteSandsNPS, where animal tracks appear alongside some of the oldest human footprints in North America. Their story is written in the ground.
More ➡️ https://t.co/ip65fLWzRO
New year, new adventures? ❄️🌲
Winter can be one of the most magical times to explore nature — it just takes a little extra planning. Get some winter exploration tips ➡️ https://t.co/EtMKLwQ8ez
What’s first on your list to explore in 2026?
📸 NPS / Jacob W. Frank
Happy National Bird Day! 🐦
From making windows safer to creating bird-friendly habitat in your yard or neighborhood, small actions make a big difference for our feathered friends. Find out how ➡️ https://t.co/f0qPGHSTqN
📸 NPS / Kara Lewandowski
As the longest night settles in, the return of light quietly begins! The Winter Solstice is a reminder that nature moves in cycles, and each season brings its own kind of beauty. Learn more and discover ways to celebrate ➡️ https://t.co/QUZDE3u7XJ
📸 NPS #IDKT#WinterSolstice
Happy Owl-idays! 🦉✨
We hope your holidays are otterly joyful, peak in the very best way, and really rock. 🦦🏔️🪨
Stay sharp and go all in this season by sending some tree-mendous greetings to your fellow park lovers.
Send some holiday park joy ➡️ https://t.co/pQDiLvQSoh
Happy International Mountain Day! 🏔️✨
From glacier-carved peaks to volcanic summits, mountains shape some of the most awe-inspiring national parks in the country.
Ready to explore the heights? Discover mountain parks ➡️ https://t.co/riEgiEeKmt
Seeing with sound? Yes, that’s a thing! 🔊👀
NPS scientists use sound waves to see underwater, mapping the seafloor to reveal habitats and long-lost cultural treasures.
Dive into our latest I Didn’t Know That! to learn more ➡️ https://t.co/lJ4o4ye2jf
📸 NPS
#IDKT#ParkScience
Happy Thanksgiving! Check out this list of 25 things we’re grateful for in parks and 25 easy ways to give back to nature. ➡️ https://t.co/ovaKdBBEPb
📸 NPS / J. Zylland
#SayThanks#Gratitude
During the federal government shutdown, this account will continue to share critical information about park access, safety, and resources. Some services may be limited. For more details, visit: https://t.co/XUglaUsoVt
MIGRATION ALERT! Tonight, BirdCast predicts that 438 million birds will be migrating under the cover of darkness. Help keep them safe:
💡Turn off nonessential lights from 11 PM - 6 AM
🪟Treat glass with bird-friendly solutions
➡️ https://t.co/lSlAtbL0gX
#LightsOutForBirds
🍁 Happy first day of fall! 🍁
Fallen leaves = winter homes. 🍁🐝🦋 This fall, leave the leaves in your backyard to help pollinators make it through to spring. ➡️ https://t.co/VBRq5AA1oG
#Pollinators#FirstDayOfFall
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MIGRATION ALERT! Tonight, BirdCast predicts that 253 million+ birds will be migrating under the cover of darkness. Help keep them safe:
💡Turn off nonessential lights from 11 PM - 6 AM
🪟Treat glass with bird-friendly solutions
➡️ https://t.co/lSlAtbKsrp
#LightsOutForBirds