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National Park Foundation Launches New Website
Published on 11/12/2007
November 12, 2007 – Today the National Park Foundation unveiled its new, user-friendly and content-rich website. This new on-line look will help the Foundation in its mission to strengthen the enduring connection between the American people and their national parks by raising private funds, making strategic grants, creating innovative partnerships and increasing public awareness. Visit the National Park Foundation website at www.nationalparks.org
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Highlights of the new website include:
- First Bloom Project: National Park Foundation Honorary Chair Laura Bush announced the creation of the First Bloom Project, which will use native plants to connect kids to their national parks and to their own backyards, last month in Austin, TX. In “Who We Help” read about this exciting project, its partners and supporters.
- Leadership Summit on Partnership and Philanthropy: On October 14-16, the National Park Foundation convened thought leaders from across the nation to discuss the next century for parks. Learn more about this exciting event, and find video or its compelling sessions in “Get Involved”.
- A Century of Giving: This interactive timeline features some of the most important milestones in national park philanthropy and partnership. Visit A Century of Giving while exploring the Foundation’s mission and history in “About Us”.
- Explore NPF’s Work In Parks: Use the searchable database to find programs and initiatives that the National Park Foundation supports in your area and across the country in “Discover Parks”.
- Parks Magazine: Want to catch up on what you missed in the last issue of Parks Magazine. Find select articles and learn more about our donor magazine in “Get Involved”.
About the National Park Foundation The National Park Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization chartered by Congress in 1967 to continue a century-long tradition of private philanthropy ensuring funding to preserve and enhance the legacy of our National Parks. As the official non-profit partner of America’s National Parks, the National Park Foundation does not receive federal appropriations for their support. The National Park Foundation serves to strengthen the connection between the American people and their national parks by raising private funds, making strategic grants, creating innovative partnerships and increasing public awareness. Support of the National Park Foundation ensures that the evolving history and rich heritage of our Nation remains vital and relevant.
