California Parks Now Coalition

What do parks mean to you, especially during a pandemic? We asked, you answered! Share if you love parks and tell us why. We believe in #ParksForAll- learn more at caparksnow.com #LoveLetterToParks

Ride for wildfire recovery! Join the free Altadena Community Bike Ride Oct 26, 9 AM at Loma Alta Park. 🚲 RSVP: givebutter.com/altadenaride

Human connection to nature has declined 60% in 200 years, study finds. We need parks more than ever. theguardian.com/environment/20…

Don’t miss this NBC OpenRoad episode that tells the story of the beloved Cotoni-Coast Dairies, a landscape TPL helped protect north of Santa Cruz, which now holds a state park, national monument, and decades of history 🌊📺 t4pl.org/45DMqtd

We’re excited to share the stories behind how Pacoima Beautiful got started through a series of conversations with our founder. We spoke with Marlene Grossman, one of the original founders, about what brought her to Pacoima and what inspired her to plant the roots of this work.

DYK: Juneteenth (6/19) is a free entrance day at national parks this year, so be sure to take advantage of of it. #ParksForAll secretlosangeles.com/national-park-…

Great day of agency, legislator, and leg staff meetings yesterday in Sacramento! #ParksNow #CapitolDay #ParksForAll

"Until this moment, I wouldn’t have considered this particular hike to be accessible to those in wheelchairs, but with Nicassio’s all-terrain rig, it’s a possibility." #ParksForAll ow.ly/uWph50W17tI

Different kind of park access: the California State Library Parks Pass program offers library card holders free, day-use entry to over 200 different California State Parks. #ParksForAll kcra.com/article/califo…

SAVE THE DATES: Registration open for the 4th annual #CaliforniaStateParksWeek 6/11-15. Over 100 free events across #CA’s 280 state parks and celebrate everything that makes these public lands so special. castateparksweek.org

"Every element and feature of this park is designed to highlight the natural habitat, and to provide access to, and appreciation of this land." #SweetwaterPark opens in #ChulaVista today! 🌿🌿👋🏽 #ParksForAll ow.ly/YwBz50Vu55B

"expanding the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area by preserving the adjacent 118,000 acres of land within the Rim of the Valley will increase access to nature for local families and people of all ages and backgrounds." #ParksForAll ow.ly/oJBp50VsQVb

DYK: Redwood National Parks Conservancy announced opportunities for you to volunteer to help restore CA's amazing Redwood state and national parks?! #ParksForAll 🌿💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽 eventbrite.com/cc/state-parks…

"Teachers will notice it’s nearly impossible to schedule field trips. Hikers will notice permits...aren’t posted yet...And visitors wanting to book...tours or camp will notice delays in those opportunities." latimes.com/travel/newslet…

"Parks announced that 'ranger programs in the parks are cancelled until further notice.' The parks did not elaborate about the meaning or possible impacts to visitor experiences." Federal budget cuts threaten #CA's national parks. sfchronicle.com/outdoors/artic…

DYK: you can celebrate #EarthMonth in April by volunteering for projects @CAStateParks. Click the link to find out the where and when of opportunities across the state. 🌿💪 #ParksForAll ow.ly/p8Zr50VaL13

“Through technical assistance, community-driven solutions, and a commitment to equity, we have ensured that the hardest-to-reach places — where families haven’t been able to walk to a park — are finally getting the green space they deserve.” #ParksForAll ow.ly/qifX50V7mZp

"But there is still plenty to be proud of, the rolling orchards, blacksmith shops, rental property, and an entire state park, can all be tied to a family of Black California pioneers." #ParksForAll ow.ly/oyqC50V4EC6

“The Route to Parks program embodies California’s commitment to making valuable recreational, environmental, cultural or historical learning experiences available to all Californians," Gloria Sandoval @CalNatResources #ParksForNow

"A dozen individual bills [that] are part of the EXPLORE Act package...would fund more urban parks and trails, particularly in low-income communities." #ParksForAll axios.com/local/san-dieg…

Celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth at LA County Parks. Lots going on this month! mommypoppins.com/los-angeles-ki…