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In 28 days, the Adopt a Ranger program received over 1700 volunteers to support our public lands stewards. Some folks had special requests of non-park rangers they wanted to support, too
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#nationalparks #parkchat
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December 2, 2025 at 12:15 AM
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I just don't have anything left to say.

abcnews.go.com/living/story...
How furloughed federal workers can get help paying bills amid government shutdown
Roughly 750,000 government workers are currently furloughed.
abcnews.go.com
October 25, 2025 at 2:37 AM
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A 60 second summary of some of the biggest and best sights from #NoKings Day.

Congratulations to every single organizer, volunteer and attendee👏

History.
October 19, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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October 18, 2025 at 12:09 AM
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Can't make it to a protest tomorrow? That's ok - we're all doing what we can.

For ideas on other things you can do, check out the free Activist Guide heyzine.com/flip-book/ac...

#nationalparks #parkchat #nokings
An Activist's Guide to Our National Parks v.1
With everything that’s going on :::waves arms around:::, it’s easy to get overwhelmed or think you can’t make a difference. Our National Parks are under threat, and that means not only the iconic big ...
heyzine.com
October 18, 2025 at 12:23 AM
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As Doug Burgum brags about AI lawnmowers on the National Mall, our national parks are currently forced to operate with a skeleton staff of 5,200 "essential" workers.

Meanwhile, mining permits and coal leases continue to be processed and approved...

#publiclands #nationalparks #parkchat
63% of National Park Service Employees Are Furloughed—But Mining, Drilling, and Coal Production Continues Unabated on BLM Lands
Shutdown contingency plans show the Interior Department's public land-use priorities
thenationalparksexperience.substack.com
October 1, 2025 at 11:36 PM
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Thank you, current and former federal employees!

Source TT @democracyfwd
DemocracyForward.org
October 2, 2025 at 1:03 AM
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Visitor centers are closed.
Our in-person stores and phone lines shut with them.

But we’re still here. The online store is open, and email still works.

Public lands need support now more than ever.

Shop. Donate. Join. Let's reopen stronger.
bhpfa.org

#ParkChat #NationalParks #Shutdown
October 1, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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🚨Fed PSA🚨

Print off employee docs before the shut down.

CDC’s union (AFGE2883) has put together a RIF guide detailing what docs may be needed if firings occur: www.afge2883ga.org/_files/ugd/9...

More info on joining AFGE👉https://afge2883ga.org

Check furlough status👉 wcps.cdc.gov (intranet only)
September 29, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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In a cutting-edge lab, scientists are growing baby corals that can adapt to warming oceans. What they discover could help save reefs around the world. 🪸
The High-Tech Lab Unlocking Secrets Of Coral Reproduction
At a lab in the heart of San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, scientists are breeding corals to be more resilient to rising ocean temperatures.
buff.ly
September 29, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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Federal employees should never be used as political pawns in shutdown negotiations.
September 29, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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I recently decided to learn how to sew. While waiting for my fist class to start, I nervously showed up to the shop 45 minutes early, to peruse and get a feel for this new hobby.
Noticing a shelf of park-inspired designs, I asked the staff person if it was from a particular design house. 1/
September 29, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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Saturday is National Public Lands Day and it could be the last, if this administration has its way.

How will you use your voice to protect our national parks and public lands this weekend?
#nationalparks #parkchat
September 26, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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September 24, 2025 at 11:53 PM
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Eight months into Trump’s term, the chaos has been relentless: mass layoffs, unlawful attacks, and a government that feels almost unrecognizable. But as Trump's threats increasingly fail to materialize, as his loyalists flounder, and as his momentum stalls, could the tide finally be turning?
Is the Tide Turning?
On multiple fronts, Trump has been pushed back or forced to dig in and defend.
thinkbigpicture.substack.com
September 23, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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Exhibitions and signs about slavery are reportedly being removed from national parks as part of Trump’s efforts to strip away negative aspects of U.S. history.
Trump Finds New Way to Rewrite History at National Parks
“The Scourged Back” photo is among the effected displays under the president’s crackdown.
trib.al
September 16, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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Our latest op-ed explores why the #RoadlessRule needs saving. We also offer instructions on how to submit a public comment about the proposed changes — but hurry, they’re due in about a week. https://therevelator.org/roadless-rule/
The Roadless Rule Is on the Chopping Block — and So Are Our Wildest Forests • The Revelator
This popular regulation protects 58.5 million acres of national forests and 1,600 at-risk species. The Trump administration wants gut it.
therevelator.org
September 3, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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It's time to get loud for our parks! You can find ideas and resources in my Activist Guide
heyzine.com/flip-book/ac...

#nationalparks #parkchat
September 2, 2025 at 11:41 PM
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Epstein Survivors Press Conference
Sept 3rd, 10:30 a.m. ET
Tune in to support them.
September 2, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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August 24, 2025 at 11:08 PM
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It's one of the most famous rock songs ever — Bohemian Rhapsody — and now, for the first time, it's been translated with Queen's blessing into Zulu.
Queen's Classic 'Bohemian Rhapsody' finds a new voice in Zulu
It's one of the most famous rock songs ever — Bohemian Rhapsody — and now, for the first time, it's been translated with Queen's blessing into Zulu.
n.pr
September 1, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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It is Labor Day here in the United States - a holiday in honor of the men and women who fought for labor protections including safer working conditions, 8 hour work days and paid time off. Have a wonderful day everyone.
September 1, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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What do we stand to lose if the roadless rule is obliterated? A silent sunrise on the lake with solitude, for one. We need to keep our recreation lands.

Swan Crest, Flathead National Forest
#nationalforests #publiclands #keeproadlessrule #sunrise #parkchat #backpacking #hiking #solitude
September 1, 2025 at 2:03 PM