Outreach & community engagement
Working with the community.
Western National Parks connects people with parks and helps make each experience special. We participate in and fund community events, share and tell stories on social media, foster awareness, and help visitors plan their perfect park trip. These efforts help people understand how important and powerful national parks are and transform visitors into lifelong supporters.
Carlsbad Caverns
In 2025, WNP provided funds for five local elementary school classes to visit Carlsbad Caverns.
Little Bighorn Battlefield
In 2025, WNP provided travel expenses and honorariums for a tribal consultation at Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument.
Lewis and Clark
In 2025, WNP supported a screening of the documentary Big Medicine: York Outdoors, hosted by the Lewis and Clark National Scenic Trail.
Lake Meredith
In 2025, WNP funded life jackets for Lake Meredith National Recreation Area's Water Safety Day, an event teaching local children about water, weather, and safe outdoor recreation.
Saguaro
In 2025, WNP funded stickers for Saguaro National Park's community outreach, designed by local artist Joe Pagac.
Junior Ranger
Since 2015, WNP has provided $560K+ to Junior Ranger programs and $10M+ to community programs.
Literacy Connects
WNP collected 3,100+ books to donate to Literacy Connects in Tucson.
Lake Mead
WNP codeveloped and supported a Spanish-language version of the Junior Ranger booklet for Lake Mead National Recreation Area.
Saguaro census
12 WNP employees measured over 150 saguaros in a census to preserve the giant cactus.
Saguaro
WNP funded research to improve community engagement and accessibility in Saguaro National Park.
San Antonio Missions
WNP supported an intern at San Antonio Mission National Historical Park to welcome thousands of students to the park through field trips.
Lyndon B Johnson
WNP supported the Head Start program at Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park, making it possible for youth to visit the park and learn about an important figure in United States' history.
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Annual events
Annually, WNP supports community festivals like the Fiesta de Tumacácori, Astrofest at Black Canyon of the Gunnison, and Native American Heritage Festivals at many parks including Tuzigoot, Montezuma Castle, and Aztec Ruins National Monuments.
Tucson Festival of Books
In 2024, we provided $30K+ to the Tucson Festival of Books, with 130K+ in attendance. As a long-time major sponsor, our pavilion offers author talks, fun activities, and meaningful ways to connect with and support national parks.
