“By bringing the values of conservation and good environmental stewardship to participants' backyards, the program teaches children, even those who don't live near a national park, to share in the ownership of these fabulous public spaces.”
–Mrs. Laura Bush
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First Bloom in Action
The National Park Foundation introduced First Bloom to five major metropolitan areas in the spring of 2008, and the program continues to grow in more communities. Click on the name of a city to learn more about how First Bloom is impacting national parks and neighborhoods across America.
News
- 06.12.09 Macy’s “Turn Over A New Leaf” Campaign Raises $4.1 Million In One Day Benefiting The National Park Foundation And Local Conservation Groups
- 05.11.09 National Park Foundation Calls On Facebook Friends To Vote For National Parks
- 05.09.09 National Park Foundation Teaches Local Kids To Plant Native Flowers As Part of First Bloom Program, Supported By ARAMARK
