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Jackie 🌕 @jackieostfeld.bsky.social · 5h

Excellent piece in the @nytimes.com on why green spaces shouldn't be political. Couldn't agree more and grateful for the inclusion of my thoughts regarding federal spending reductions for parks and green spaces.

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/o...

Opinion | Green Spaces for Kids Shouldn’t Be Political

www.nytimes.com

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Jackie 🌕 @jackieostfeld.bsky.social · 2d

"Our food choices could push the planet past a tipping point. The researchers...concluded that food systems are the biggest culprit in pushing Earth to the brink of thresholds for a livable planet."
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E&E News: Shift to a plant-based diet to avoid worst climate impacts, scientists say

Researchers say a "planetary health diet" could help avert 15 million deaths every year.

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Sierra Club @sierraclub.org · 5d

Trump shut down the federal government, but ordered national parks to stay open.

"Forcing national parks to operate without sufficient support, simply to maintain the illusion of openness, puts visitors, staff, and the land at risk." @JackieOstfeld.bsky.social

www.sierraclub.org/press-releas...

Trump Shutdown Forces National Parks To Remain Open, Operate With Skeleton Crews

Forest Service, BLM To Continue Staffing Activities Deemed ‘Essential’

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Ginny Roscamp @virginiainwa.bsky.social · 6d

Trump shut down the federal government, but not national parks.

"Forcing national parks to operate without sufficient support, simply to maintain the illusion of openness, puts visitors, staff & the land at risk." @jackieostfeld.bsky.social @sierraclub.org

www.sierraclub.org/press-releas...

Trump Shutdown Forces National Parks To Remain Open, Operate With Skeleton Crews

Forest Service, BLM To Continue Staffing Activities Deemed ‘Essential’

www.sierraclub.org

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Jackie 🌕 @jackieostfeld.bsky.social · 26d

Thanks to my rising 5th grader, my family just wrapped up an epic year visiting America’s #nationalparks. And it was all thanks to the #EveryKidOutdoors program. Read more on my blog --> bit.ly/TrailsOfA4th...

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Jackie 🌕 @jackieostfeld.bsky.social · Sep 3

The new #EveryKidOutdoors (EKO) pass is here. Fourth graders and their families can now access national parks, public lands and waters for free. Get your pass and spread the word. bit.ly/ekopass2026

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Sierra Club @sierraclub.org · Jun 5

Here’s how you can get involved:

1️⃣ Visit a national monument and share your support on social media using #MonumentsForAll | #HandsOff | #NotForSale
2️⃣ Check your local Sierra Club chapter for events near you
3️⃣ Take action now: sc.org/ProtectMonum...

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Jackie 🌕 @jackieostfeld.bsky.social · May 20

I just called my representative in Congress and you can, too!

We still have time to stop the #publicland sell-off in the #budgetbill!

Call 855-980-5638 to demand that your Representative OPPOSE the privatization and development of our national parks and public lands.

@sierraclub.org

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Sierra Club @sierraclub.org · May 7

House Republicans waited until the middle of the night to pass a measure that gives away millions of acres of public lands to private developers and oil and gas, mining, and logging corporations.

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Jackie 🌕 @jackieostfeld.bsky.social · Apr 11

New video alert - speaks to the progress we’ve made, the challenges we face, and the strength of our community to persevere - because of partners and supporters like you. Enjoy. Thx @sierraclub.org for capturing the work of our #Conservation and #OutdoorsforAll teams so well.
youtu.be/muTzIwCDTko

Together We Will Explore, Enjoy and Protect Our Planet

YouTube video by SierraClub

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Jackie 🌕 @jackieostfeld.bsky.social · Apr 4

My parents - who grew up in the 60s - went to their very first rally (the Women's March) when Trump was elected the first time. Now look at them. So proud! #thirdact
www.goodmorningamerica.com/news/story/d...

Democrats host town halls to hear from voters, fire up supporters -- but is their message resonating?

Town halls are among the strategies that Democrats are using to try to get their base fired up against the Trump White House.

www.goodmorningamerica.com

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Jackie 🌕 @jackieostfeld.bsky.social · Mar 22

Great turnout today @ Great Falls Natl Park w/ @resistancerangers @SierraClub to resist Trump's efforts to sell off public lands, dismantle our govt and turn back the clock on our progress. #ProtectOurParks #ProtectPublicLands #RehirePublicServants #WorthFightingFor #publiclandsinpublichands

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Sierra Club @sierraclub.org · Mar 14

Our nation's veterans and service members reflect every aspect of what makes America one of the world's most diverse and multicultural societies. They also have a legacy directly tied to our public lands. Today, about a quarter of the National Park Service workforce are military veterans.

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Jackie 🌕 @jackieostfeld.bsky.social · Mar 13

The world lost a good one today. Rest well, champ. @repraulgrijalva.bsky.social

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Jackie 🌕 @jackieostfeld.bsky.social · Mar 7

"Here’s what to expect if you’re visiting a U.S. national park this spring or summer"

It's an honor to contribute to this excellent story on behalf of @sierraclub.org. Thx, Family Vacationist.

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Here’s what to expect if you’re visiting a U.S. national park this spring or summer - FamilyVacationist

Recent moves by the Trump Administration will likely affect operations and the visitor experience at national parks.

familyvacationist.com

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · Mar 6

In California, summer could be on the chopping block. Thousands of campsites and trails could close because of the government’s budget and staffing cuts, a forest service memo said.

Cuts Could Close Campsites and Trails in California, Forest Service Memo Says

A government spreadsheet lists thousands of campsites and trails that could shutter for the summer because of federal government staff reductions and budget freezes.

www.nytimes.com

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Jackie 🌕 @jackieostfeld.bsky.social · Mar 5

Proud of our team at @sierraclub.org who filed a joint lawsuit against DOGE over the unjustified mass firings of parks and forest service staff. We're using all the tools in our toolbox to defend our ability to safely enjoy America's public lands, and properly staff our parks. Buckle up!

Sierra Club @sierraclub.org · Mar 5

BREAKING: @campaignlegal.org @ucsusa.bsky.social @jacl-national.bsky.social & Sierra Club have filed a lawsuit challenging Elon Musk and DOGE's unlawful & devastating funding & staffing cuts to the U.S. National Park Service & Forest Service www.sierraclub.org/press-releas...

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Jackie 🌕 @jackieostfeld.bsky.social · Mar 2

Great. Here are a few more that might interest you. Thx for being there!

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Jackie 🌕 @jackieostfeld.bsky.social · Mar 2

Sure. If you send me a pic of yourself I can see if I have other pics you might want too.

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Jackie 🌕 @jackieostfeld.bsky.social · Mar 1

Beautiful day to stand in solidarity with federal workers who protect our public lands, wildlife, and access to the outdoors. Our national parks also preserve our history. Gettysburg National Military Park. #RehireParkRangers #ProtectOurParks #worthfightingfor
@resistancerangers.bsky.social

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Jackie 🌕 @jackieostfeld.bsky.social · Mar 1

"Here's how many employees each National Park is losing"

Join a rally TODAY to support the stewards of our public lands. Details @resistancerangers.bsky.social @sierraclub.bsky.social
#rehireparkrangers
#protectourparks
#parkchat

Story @outsidemag.bsky.social
www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adve...

Here’s How Many Employees Each National Park Is Losing

A nonprofit is tallying up how many NPS employees have been let go from each park. A key asset has been social media posts from terminated employees.

www.outsideonline.com

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Public Land Lover 🦋🌲🦬 @publiclandlvr.bsky.social · Mar 1

My signs are ready! I am ready. See you in West Yellowstone tomorrow? #ParkChat

Jackie 🌕 @jackieostfeld.bsky.social · Feb 28

Tomorrow fired park rangers @resistancerangers.bsky.social are organizing rallies on national parks and public lands across the country. Sierra Club will be there to speak out and stand in solidarity. Find a rally near you --> docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
#ProtectOurParks
#RehireParkRangers

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The National Parks Experience @parksexperience.bsky.social · Feb 28

A precursor of the massive protests that are going to happen at 100+ National Park Service sites tomorrow.

#nationalparks #nationalparkservice #nps #publiclands #parkchat

Outraged protestors to descend on America's national parks

A distress flag was seen hanging off the most climbed rock in Joshua Tree National Park.

www.sfgate.com

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Jackie 🌕 @jackieostfeld.bsky.social · Feb 28

Tomorrow fired park rangers @resistancerangers.bsky.social are organizing rallies on national parks and public lands across the country. Sierra Club will be there to speak out and stand in solidarity. Find a rally near you --> docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
#ProtectOurParks
#RehireParkRangers

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Resistance Rangers @resistancerangers.bsky.social · Feb 26

While we preserve and protect national parks, we are America’s history keepers and storytellers and we will continue doing just that.

Join us on this uphill trail.

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