Speaking of Nature Blog

As we reflect on 2024, we offer you a list of 24 interesting and exciting science and nature events from parks of the national park system. From awe-inspiring celestial events to celebrating anniversaries and conservation wins, 2024 was filled with amazing moments.

Join Explore Nature as we celebrate National Park Week 2024! See how you can get involved each day!

For many, Thanksgiving is a time for taking stock of all of the things that we’re grateful for and to appreciate what we have. So, here’s our list of 22 things we’re thankful for this year and 22 ways to “say thanks” by enjoying, protecting, or discovering more. What would you add to this list?

As we reflect on 2023, we offer you a list of 23 interesting and exciting science and nature events from parks of the national park system. From a dazzling “ring of fire” annular eclipse to celebrating conservation wins with the help of funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act, 2023 was filled with amazing moments.

Parks are places to experience wonder and awe, to gain perspective and inspiration, and to strengthen relationships with each other and the natural world. They are also places of healing, of comfort, and of relief from our chaotic worlds. Join National Park Service employee, Tyler Walsh, as she shares her park story of how Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park served as a place of connection and healing for her.

As we reflect on 2022, we offer you 22 interesting and exciting science and nature events from parks of the national park system. From a brief, yet dramatic eruption of the world's largest active volcano to celebrating the 60th anniversary of the National Natural Landmarks program, 2022 was filled with amazing moments.

It’s that time of year to slow down a little and appreciate the good things in life like opportunities to connect with nature – yes even in the winter. One of those activities is the annual Christmas Bird Count (CBC). It’s an international event and involves many parks in the National Park System. Learn more.

Get into the holiday spirit with these Explore Nature Holiday Postcards. These beautiful postcards feature wildlife and natural resources from National Park Service sites around the country. Download and print your favorites the share with your family and friends this holiday season.

As 2021 winds to a close we're taking a look back at things that happened in the world of natural resources, science, and stewardship. Here's a countdown of 10 things that happened this year that we think are pretty remarkable.

Similar in some ways to a long family road trip, whales migrate each year, traveling upward of 6,000 miles. And they stop at national parks, too! How far should you stay from migrating whales?