News from May 2023
Denison University
By Interior Newswire | May 4, 2023
News Release: In 1916, Olmsted Brothers were hired to prepare proposals for the anticipated student population growth at Denison University. With John Charles Olmsted taking the lead, and working closely with architect Ernest Flagg, it took two years to create their General Plan for the University. John Charles wanted...
Rock Climbing and Paddling Program for Morgan County 6th Grade Homeschooled Students on May 16
By Interior Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
Twelve years ago, Obed Wild and Scenic River launched the “National Park in Your Backyard” program for Morgan County sixth-grade students.
National Park Service Plans Remembrance Event for 60th Anniversary of Medgar Evers Assassination
By Interior Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
The National Park Service, in partnership with Medgar and Myrlie Evers Institute, National Parks Conservation Association, National Park Foundation, and the Trust for Public Land, will celebrate the legacy of civil rights icon Medgar Evers June 9 -12, 2023 throughout Jackson, Mississippi on the 60th anniversary of his assassination.
Stranded climber rescued by NPS staff and interagency partners on El Capitan Peak
By Interior Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
On Saturday afternoon, April 29, Guadalupe Mountains National Park was notified that a climbing party was in distress with one climber stranded and another member that had fallen off an edge and appeared to be unresponsive.
Timpanogos Cave National Monument Celebrates 100 Years
By Interior Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
Timpanogos Cave National Monument is excited to announce opening for cave tours for 2023. Due to unprecedented snow in Utah and the resulting damage to the trail, cave tours will begin tentatively on May 31th to allow park staff more time to clear snow and repair the trail.
Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve conserves over 100 acres on Black Hammock Island
By Interior Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve recently completed the purchase of over 100 acres of undeveloped property on Black Hammock Island in Jacksonville, FL.
History at Sunset Civil War Series - Summer 2023
By Interior Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
Petersburg National Battlefield, in partnership with Petersburg Battlefields Foundation, will conduct a series of monthly Civil War related tours titled, “History at Sunset”.
Lincoln Home National Historic Site Presents: "Taking Leave"
By Interior Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
On May 20, 2023 at 2:00 PM, actor Pam Brown will portray Mary Lincoln in a performance titled "Taking Leave" at Lincoln Home National Historic Site.
Birding in Poland’s National Parks
By Interior Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
In central Europe, Poland sits at both the geographical and the birding crossroads of the continent.
Rocky Mountain National Park to Move to Cashless Fee Collection Starting June 1
By Interior Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
Beginning on June 1, Rocky Mountain National Park will transition to a fully cashless fee system and only accept mobile or electronic payments for entrance and permit fees.
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace NHP to Host a Spring Night Sky Program at the Knob Creek Farm.
By Interior Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace NHP will host the Spring Night Sky Program “Starry, Starry Night” at the Boyhood Home Unit at Knob Creek on Friday, May 12, 2023
Newest Kaʻū silversword site in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park sows promising results
By Interior Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
The critically endangered Kaʻū silversword is staging a comeback within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, thanks to decades of collaborative conservation efforts and a stroke of luck.
Ranger-led Bird Walks at Indiana Dunes National Park
By Interior Newswire | May 4, 2023
News Release: Greet the morning with a ranger and immerse yourself in the national park’s abundant bird life on Thursday, May 4 and May 25 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. Observe the vast array of bird and plant life that the park has to offer. Meet inside the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center and carpool to the chosen hike location for the day, drive time is included. The chosen location will be based on which areas are most vibrant on that day.
Samuel Proctor Oral History Program partners with the Underground Railroad Network to Freedom to highlight Underground Railroad descendants and their stories
By Interior Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
The National Park Service National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program has partnered with the Samuel Proctor Oral History Program to interview living descendants of Underground Railroad participants.
National Park Service biologists capture a black bear in Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
By Interior Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
On April 23, National Park Service biologists captured and radio-collared a 210-pound black bear in a natural area of the western Santa Monica Mountains south of the 101 Freeway.
National Park and Indiana Dunes Tourism Offer Volunteering Opportunities
By Interior Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
Indiana Dunes National Park and Indiana Dunes Tourism have partnered to offer Drop-In Volunteering, a no-hassle volunteer option for those looking to help out at the Indiana Dunes.
Open House and Nature Play Zone at the National Park’s Douglas Center
By Interior Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
Kids of all ages are invited to explore and learn about nature at the Paul H. Douglas Center for Environmental Education on Saturdays, May 6, 13, 20, and 27, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
Mother’s Day Wildflower Hikes at the National Park
By Interior Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
Join a ranger at Indiana Dunes National Park’s Heron Rookery on Sunday, May 14, for two Mother’s Day Wildflower hikes to enjoy the spring’s woodland blooms.
Bureau of Land Management releases meeting dates for proposed Public Lands Rule
By Interior Newswire | May 4, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced a schedule for five public meetings that will provide forums across the country for the public to learn more about the proposed Public Lands Rule and have questions answered.
Lake Mead National Recreation Area Invites Public Input for Proposed Cottonwood Cove Road Improvements
By Interior Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
Lake Mead National Recreation Area Invites Public Input for Proposed Cottonwood Cove Road Improvements