Upcoming Events Across the Country

NPCA invites you to attend these events in support of our national parks!

NPCA Events

Climate Change and the California Desert Conference
March 12, 2010
Yucca Valley, CA

The National Parks Conservation Association and Defenders of Wildlife are pleased to announce the Climate Change and the California Desert Conference. The purpose of the conference is to educate citizens, elected officials, students and the staff of land management agencies about how climate change will affect our California desert and Joshua Tree National Park.

March for Parks
March 20, 2010
Big Cypress National Preserve, FL

This year’s March for Parks will coincide with the grand opening of the Big Cypress Welcome Center and listening sessions led by National Park Service Director John Jarvis.

Salute to the Parks Awards Gala
March 24, 2010
Washington, DC

The Salute to the Parks Gala offers one of the largest and most influential gatherings involving the conservation and environmental communities

Coastal Cleanup
April 17, 2010
Olympic National Park, WA

NPCA will be leading a group of volunteers to the coast of Olympic National Park for this annual event to remove litter from the coast.

Northwest National Park Family Day
May 2, 2010
Seattle, WA

NPCA and Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park host this first annual event in Seattle’s Seward Park to celebrate our northwest national parks.

First Thursday, Mount St. Helens Event
May 6, 2010
Seattle, WA

NPCA will host a speaker on First Thursday talking about Mount St. Helens in recognition of its eruption 30 years ago in May.

Northwest National Park Family Day
May 15, 2010
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, WA

NPCA and Fort Vancouver National Historic Site host this annual event in Vancouver, WA, to celebrate our northwest national parks.

National Trails Day
June 5, 2010
North Cascades National Park, WA

NPCA's annual Trails Day volunteer event will be held at North Cascades National Park.

Join NPCA for National Public Lands Day at Mount Rainier
September 25, 2010
Mount Rainier National Park, WA

Annual National Public Lands Day event at Mount Rainier.

Big Bend Ultra Marathon
January 16, 2011
Big Bend National Park, TX

The race will include 50K and 25K trail races and introduce a new RGV/Hot Springs 10K race.

Park Events

2010 Schedule of Volunteer Events at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens
March 27, 2010 to October 23, 2010
Washington, D.C.

Come join others who care about our national parks, and help maintain Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens!

Maggie Walker Heritage Day
April 17, 2010
Richmond, VA

The event will be the official unveiling of the St. Luke’s Building collection and will also feature children's crafts and activities, tours of the home and the first presentation of the Maggie L. Walker Heritage Award.