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Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Creating Cuyahoga Valley National Park: 50 Moments That Tell the Story

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In honor of our 50th anniversary year in 2025, Cuyahoga Valley National Park is highlighting 50 key events that help define who and what we are. They showcase the many partners that have come together to preserve open space, create opportunities for recreation, clean up pollution, restore habitats, and save historic resources.

George Washington Memorial Parkway

Information Panel: Stabilizing the Marsh

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Big Thicket National Preserve

Sundew Trail

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0.3 to 1 mile roundtrip | Search for tiny red carnivorous plants known as sundews on an easy loop hike through a lush wetland pine savannah.

Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site

Unita Zelma Blackwell (1933-2019)

Type: Person

Born to sharecroppers in the Mississippi Delta, Blackwell rose from humble beginnings to become one of many unsung Black female heroines of the modern Civil Rights Movement. Blackwell was an outspoken critic of racial and economic inequality and the first Black female mayor elected in the state of Mississippi. We honor her as an ancestor for reminding us of the power to change the circumstances we were born into.

Mrs. Recy Taylor (1919-2017)

Type: Person

Mrs. Recy Taylor was just 24 years old when she was brutally raped by six white men in Alabama. Upholding the Black woman's tradition of testimony and protest, Taylor actively participated in the pursuit to bring her attackers to justice. Though the men were acquitted in two separate trials, Taylor's courage speaks to the resolve of Black women to channel their pain and anger into political anger. We honor Taylor as an ancestor for teaching us a lesson on courage.

National Mall and Memorial Parks

Anna Arnold Hedgeman (1899-1990)

Type: Person

Anna Arnold Hedgeman participated in and led some of the 20th century’s most important developments, including advances in education, public health, politics, and workplace justice . We honor her as an ancestor for shattering glass ceilings imposed on her by her race and gender.

Shirley Graham Dubois (1896-1977)

Type: Person

Before Shirley Graham married W.E.B. Du Bois in 1951, she had earned a national reputation as a playwright, composer, conductor, director, and author. Born to a A.M.E. minister and a European mother, Graham was raised to appreciate Black culture and music. From a young age, her parents instilled in her the importance of social justice and the uplift of the Black Community. For her lifelong dedication, we honor her as an ancestor.

Hallie Quinn Brown (ca. 1850- 1949)

Type: Person

There are people who give great speeches, and they there are those who perform them. Hallie Quinn Brown was one of the few who perform speeches. In her era, she was recognized as one of the greatest elocutionists across two continents, Europe and America. Though she rarely appears in history books, Brown’s legacy can be found in today’s speech-language pathologists and spoken word artists. She lectured widely on the cause of temperance, women’s suffrage, and civil rights. We

Diane Judith Nash (b. 1938)

Type: Person

Using the Greek word agape, meaning brotherly love, Nash coined the term agapic energy describe this comprehensive phenomenon. This unconditional love for humanity was the driving force behind the movement in the 1960s and can be a driving force among today’s movements, according to Nash. We honor Diane Judith Nash for reminding us of the power of love.

Glacier National Park

Avalanche Lake Trail

Type: Place

The Avalanche Lake Trail begins in the same place as the Trail of the Cedars and the Avalanche Campground. The trail climbs steadily through an old growth forest to an alpine like with outstanding waterfalls. Avalanche Lake 2.3 mi (3.7 km), one way Elevation gain: 500 ft (152 m) Trailhead: Avalanche Picnic Area

Nicodemus National Historic Site

Nicodemus Newsletter January 2024

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This article is for the Nicodemus Newsletter, January of 2024. It is the information provided in the printed copy we have available in the Township Hall.

A Partnership to Remove Marine Debris from Alaskan Coastal Parks

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Marine debris can affect marine mammals and birds through entanglement, strangulation, and digestive blockage. In summer 2015, we conducted an extensive multi-partner project to remove over 11 tons of marine debris from remote beaches in five Alaska parks.

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park's 2023 Cultural Landscape Apprentices

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Designed to prepare youth for careers in conservation and environmental planning, the Cultural Landscape Apprentice program matches young adults with opportunities to learn about cultural landscape management in a hands-on environment alongside National Park Service (NPS) employees at San Antonio Missions. Dijonta, DariAnn and Daniela’s 8-month long apprenticeship just ended at San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, and we asked them to share what they gained.

Rocky Mountain National Park

Biofluorescence in Tiger Salamanders Documented in Rocky Mountain National Park for the First Time

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We documented biofluorescence in tiger salamanders in Rocky Mountain National Park. It was a first for the park.

Mojave National Preserve

Bighorn and Big Rail Can Be Friends

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The Brightline West high-speed railway could be bad news for desert bighorn sheep in Mojave National Preserve. We know how to fix that.

Everglades National Park

Sea Level Rise Threatens Cultural Sites in the Everglades

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In Florida’s vast, world-class wetland, climate change puts important archeological and post-colonial features in the path of a rising tide.

Yellowstone National Park

When the River Breaks

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In the aftermath of the devastating 2022 Yellowstone floods, we examined historical river flows. Could our insights help predict future events?

Remote Audio-Recording Devices Hear Birds When We Can't

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New technology makes it possible to record hundreds of thousands of songs in a short time. That could make protecting wild birds and other at-risk animals easier.

What Do We Mean by “Old Growth”?

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Definitions underpin everything people do, and agreeing on them is essential for joint action. But how we define our nation’s forests is especially important because of their global and cultural significance.

How to Collaborate with a Scientist (or Park Interpreter), Illustrated

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We teamed up with park rangers and researchers to increase opportunities for sharing science. Humorous illustrations show what we learned in the process.

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