This recorded webinar examines Director's Order 32, which mandates parks take action to promote a sustainable business environment for cooperating associations.

An inclusive, equity-based reference for public history practioners. Includes hot topics and critical perspectives to make your work more accessible.

Access research completed by or for the National Park Service, National Capital Area.

This annotated bibliography offers new and updated research that will help us update our understanding and interpretation of the legacy of the Civil Rights Movement.

On this page you will find training resources for community and stakeholder involvement.

This page provides the user with an orientation to the resources created to address the Legacies of Enslavement and Race in NCA parks that are available to employees and volunteers.

This resource will introduce you to the international component of the NPS mission and what you can do to help support the international goals of the NPS.

The National Park Service has many agreement templates available to facilitate various kinds of partnerships

This webinar highlights the intent and purpose, key points, and challenging aspects of the Annual Aid-to-NPS, Scope of Sales, and the Annual Operating Plans and how they are key to a successful partnership.

Landscape Culture is a quarterly newsletter publication for landscape stewards prepared by the NPS Park Cultural Landscapes Program. You can find past issues here!

Learn more about DO 32 and RM 32 and why they are important.

Visitor Center Futures is a workgroup whose members explore opportunities to reimagine visitor centers and challenge our assumptions to better meet visitor needs.

In this recorded session you will explore how to make good, ethical decisions as federal employees while working with NPS partners.

Overview Are you interested in learning more about the National Park Service’s Cooperating Associations, including understanding this important partnership; its history, role, and function; and the application of Director’s Order (DO) 32 and Reference Manual (RM) 32? This is the first webinar in a series of planned webinars focused on important topics in Cooperating Associations

Volunteering is an American tradition that has made an immeasurable contribution to communities, organizations, and individuals throughout the country.

The NPS is partnering with the Girl Scouts of the USA to share a new patch program that honors the legacy and spirit of the women’s suffrage movement. Learn more about participation here!

The Bevinetto Fellow Program is a two-year leadership training and development program that provides an opportunity to be a part of the legislative process.

Learn many ways to incorporate messaging about the VIP 50th anniversary into your volunteer-based events you're planning! It's a great time to focus on storytelling and recognize your volunteers.

In this resource, learn how to send invites to volunteers and partners so they can join the CLP.

A series of videos highlighting the many ways young people are getting involved in science in parks.

Promising practices for engaging diverse youth and their families in national parks.

This resource provides information on Tribal Historic Preservation Grants, including the application process, reporting requirements and designating a THPO.

HPTC partners with the Stewards Individual Placement Program to provide training & hands-on experience in the preservation trades.

This guidance is for archeologists who are working with educators to create lesson plans that use archeological artifacts and 3D technology.

In the National Park Service, “partnership” refers to a working relationship between the NPS and a nonprofit organization or government agency.