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You’ve heard of the Witness Protection Program, but have you heard of the Witness Tree Protection Program?
Unlike the individuals who have testified against criminals that are protected by the Witness Protection Program, witness trees are trees that have stood for so long that they have been spectators to some of the most important events in U.S. history.
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Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Students Explore White House History
On January 30th, over fifty students from Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall took a memorable trip to the Visitors Center to learn and interact with the historic presidential home thanks to the National Park Trust’s partnership with the Child and Youth Services Division on-base.
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DC Area Military Families Get into the Holiday Spirit by Visiting President’s Park and the National Christmas Tree
On December 17th, 2022, National Park Trust, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall (JBM-HH), and Our Military Kids (OMK) worked together to offer military families a special night of memories and yule tidings.
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Fishing for Healing
ver the last two years, National Park Trust and TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors) have formed a meaningful partnership that creates healing outdoor experiences for families who have lost a loved one due to military service.
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Joint Base Myer Henderson Hall Families Discover the Ghost Fleet of Mallows Bay National Marine Sanctuary
On a crisp autumn Saturday morning, a group of 40 service members and their families gathered together at Mallows Bay National Marine Sanctuary, located on the serene Potomac River just south of Washington, D.C.
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Howard University Students Hike in Rock Creek Park, DC
Our Rock Creek Park outing was perfect for diving deeper into nature, building new friendships, and making discoveries! The Melvin Hazen trail took us through stunning fall views of the trees and streams as the leaves were in full fall colors.
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National Park Trust and Code3 Take Local DC Youth Paddling on the Anacostia River
Through a new partnership, National Park Trust and Code 3 are creating opportunities for DC-area police officers to engage with under-served youth–many of whom are survivors of gun violence and/or have experienced homelessness–to explore the great outdoors and experience the healing qualities of nature.
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DC Area Military Families Experience the National Mall by Bike
On August 20th, 2022, service members and their families from Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall enjoyed a guided biking tour of the National Mall. The tour began along the wharf in downtown Washington D.C. and then led families to the National Mall for a few hours of biking and memorial/monument viewing.
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ParkPassport Mobile App
Download and use the ParkPassport App to discover new outdoor places to explore all year long.
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National Park Trust and National Park Foundation Team Up To Support Distance Learning at Five National Parks
The Park Trust and National Park Foundation announce an expanded partnership that connects kids to national park sites.
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Rock Creek Park, Washington, D.C.
In 2003, the Trust purchased 0.6-acres in historic Brightwood, a neighborhood of DC, in the Fort Stevens section of RCP.
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D.C. Students Leave the City to Explore a National Park
Outside Magazine features the National Park Trust episode of Hydro Flask's Let's Go video series.

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