Centennial
The concept of national parks originated in the United States, and the first national park was Yellowstone, created by Ulysses S. Grant in 1872. The National Park Service (NPS) as a federal agency was created by an act of Congress in 1916, so the launch leading up to the century mark begins. The Centennial provides an opportunity to reintroduce the National Park Service to all Americans and expand their understanding of who we are and how we affect their lives.
The NPS will connect with future generations by telling the stories of what we do and how it connects with Find Your Park and Tell Us “Battery Weed and Skyline” visitors. Focusing on the future of was entered in the 2014 photo the NPS and the public we serve Please find your park, and tell us about contest by Jared Kofsky. honors the success of our past as we it by entering the Gateway Photo continue to protect and preserve for Contest that will be held this summer. Do you receive email notifications of future generations. The contributions Last year the theme was tell a story Gateway‟s programs and events? If of NPS employees, parks and with a picture, and the photos had to be you are not on our mailing list and programs will be celebrated to ignite of Gateway, but this year we are would like to be, please send a the passion of the NPS in order to opening the contest to photos of all message to [email protected], carry our stewardship into the next NYC area parks, whether city, state or with „program guide‟ in the subject generation. But you should know national. So the theme for this year line and we will add you. that the most important part of this will be “Tell us about your park.” celebration is you – our visitor– and the reason that the NPS exists. We want pictures that show your park The ♥ symbol denotes a hike or walk in context of its setting and of moderate activity. Improve your The major Centennial Goal is to demonstrate, people, nature, health, as you enjoy your park . connect with and create the next communities against the backdrop of generation of park visitors, NYC metropolitan area. supporters and advocates. One of the Celebrate the Centennial of the centennial initiatives is “Find Your We will be issuing a special centennial National Park Service by attending Park,” so you can connect with, visit edition of this guide so stay tuned, so some of our special events. For and support your local park. Note you can find out what is happening, example the Celebrate National Park that this is “find your park” not find and how you can be a part of this Week and the Centennial Event slated your national park, and your park celebration. Contest details will be for April 26 at the Fort Wadsworth may be an historic site. We want forthcoming. We want every one of Overlook. See below for full details. you to be a part of the NPS Centennial people to connect with their local park, whether city, state, national Celebration. and get involved.
Programs March Star Gazing Amateur Astronomers Lunchtime Walk Association of New York Lunchtime Walk Mind and Body Series Great Kills Park-parking lot A Mind and Body Series Fort Wadsworth Visitor Center Saturday, April 25, 8:00-11:00 PM Fort Wadsworth Visitor Center Wednesday, March 11 The Staten Island Chapter of the Thursday, May 21, Noon-1 PM. Noon-1 PM. Amateur Astronomer’s Association Take a 2 mile walk along the loop, Take a 2 mile walk along the loop, hosts public stargazing at the main at the Overlook and past Battery at the Overlook and past Battery parking area. Weed-beginning with the Yoga,
Weed beginning with the Yoga Sun Sun Salutation as our warm-up. ♥ 2 Salutation as our warm-up. ♥ 2 Earth Day Cleanup miles. Bring water and binoculars.. Call 718-351-4655 for more miles Fort Wadsworth Beach information. Bring water and binoculars.. Call Along USS North Carolina Road –
718-351-4655 for more information. Staten Island Sunday, April 26 Star Gazing Lunchtime Walk 10AM-12PM Amateur Astronomers Bring gloves, sturdy shoes, and energy Association of New Mind and Body Series as we celebrate Earth Day by cleaning Wednesday, March 25, up one of our favorite beaches. ♥ 2 York Noon-1 PM. miles. Call 718-338-3799 for Great Kills Park-parking lot A Take a 2 mile walk along the loop, directions and information. Saturday, May 23, 8:00-11:00 PM at the Overlook and past Battery The Staten Island Chapter of the Weed beginning with the Yoga Amateur Astronomer’s Association Sun Salutation as our warm-up. ♥ 2 hosts public stargazing at the main miles Bring water and binoculars.. Celebrate National Park parking area. Inclement weather Call 718-351-4655 for more Week, and the NPS will cancel this program. information. Centennial Fort Wadsworth Overlook APRIL Sunday, April 26, 11:00-2:00 Beginner Level Join our celebration with special Kayaking New Yorkers in the activities at the overlook, including Great Kills Park Beach Center Civil War yoga, birding, animal talks, and fort --Lot G tours. Junior Ranger activities for kids Fort Wadsworth Overlook Monday, May 25, ! Call 718- 354-4655 for more Sunday, April 19 10am -3 p.m. information 1:30PM-3PM . Learn how to kayak on one of our Learn the roles of New Yorkers such 30- minute sessions. Prepare to get as Beecher, Stowe, Tubman, wet and wear water shoes. Wadsworth, and Weed before, MAY Equipment is provided. ♥ 1 miles. during and after the conflict that Call 718-351-6992 for reservations. ended 150 years ago this month. ---end--- 718-338-3799 for reservations. Lunchtime Walk Mind and Body Series Earth Day Fort Wadsworth Visitor Center Celebrate the 45th Thursday, May 7, Noon-1 PM. Take a 2 mile walk along the loop, at Anniversary the Overlook and past Battery Weed- Fort Wadsworth Beach beginning with the Yoga, Sun Wednesday, April 22, Salutation as our warm-up. ♥ 2 miles. 10:00am-12:00 pm Bring water and binoculars.. Call 718- Help clean Fort Wadsworth Beach, 351-4655 for more information. bring water and sturdy shoes. Call 718- 987-6790 for more information. ♥ 2 miles.
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