The National Park Classroom
@npclassroom.bsky.social
Promoting stewardship of our shared historic, cultural, and natural heritage through curriculum and partnerships between parks and teachers. Find out more at nationalparkclassroom.com -=- https://thenationalparkclassroom.substack.com/
New Substack - What happens when the biggest losers in the government shut down are our national parks? open.substack.com/pub/thenatio...
October 2, 2025 at 10:40 PM
New Substack - What happens when the biggest losers in the government shut down are our national parks? open.substack.com/pub/thenatio...
Q10. Complete the following fill-in-the-blank; “An unexpected or unplannable park experience that I hope to someday spontaneously have is ___________”? #ParkChat
September 25, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Q10. Complete the following fill-in-the-blank; “An unexpected or unplannable park experience that I hope to someday spontaneously have is ___________”? #ParkChat
Q9. I know we’re sharing, but do you more often keep unexpected moments to yourself OR share/post about them so others can learn from your discoveries? #ParkChat
September 25, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Q9. I know we’re sharing, but do you more often keep unexpected moments to yourself OR share/post about them so others can learn from your discoveries? #ParkChat
Q8. What often-overlooked activities (like night hikes, visitor center exhibits, or a park specific activity) that you’d recommend that the uniformed might skip? #ParkChat
September 25, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Q8. What often-overlooked activities (like night hikes, visitor center exhibits, or a park specific activity) that you’d recommend that the uniformed might skip? #ParkChat
Q7. How can visitors use maps, apps, or park brochures creatively to discover “hidden” parts of a park? What method or tool is the best for discovering the unknown#ParkChat
September 25, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Q7. How can visitors use maps, apps, or park brochures creatively to discover “hidden” parts of a park? What method or tool is the best for discovering the unknown#ParkChat
Q6. What’s your strategy for using and not losing time due to a weather delay, a bison in the road, a trail closure, or some other “unforseen” surprise? #ParkChat (this pics for you Black Hill Association!)
September 25, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Q6. What’s your strategy for using and not losing time due to a weather delay, a bison in the road, a trail closure, or some other “unforseen” surprise? #ParkChat (this pics for you Black Hill Association!)
Halfway through! Q5. How do you encourage kids (or friends obsessed with getting that one Insta-worthy snap) to explore beyond the obvious attractions in a park? #ParkChat
September 25, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Halfway through! Q5. How do you encourage kids (or friends obsessed with getting that one Insta-worthy snap) to explore beyond the obvious attractions in a park? #ParkChat
Q4. When you think of “unexpected park moments” you've had, what stories come to mind? #ParkChat (this photo of the Pando Tree is for all the aspen lovers out there)
September 25, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Q4. When you think of “unexpected park moments” you've had, what stories come to mind? #ParkChat (this photo of the Pando Tree is for all the aspen lovers out there)
Tonight we discuss the unexpected/surprising side of our parks Q1. When visiting a national park, how do you balance seeing the “must-sees” with leaving room for unexpected discoveries? #ParkChat
September 25, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Tonight we discuss the unexpected/surprising side of our parks Q1. When visiting a national park, how do you balance seeing the “must-sees” with leaving room for unexpected discoveries? #ParkChat
Hello friends & welcome to #parkchat ! This is your host James Fester - park volunteer, and author of the The National Park Classroom - available at fine online bookstores AND at 11 national park bookstores (except Yosemite where roof collapsed and closed store) Where we all coming from tonight?
September 25, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Hello friends & welcome to #parkchat ! This is your host James Fester - park volunteer, and author of the The National Park Classroom - available at fine online bookstores AND at 11 national park bookstores (except Yosemite where roof collapsed and closed store) Where we all coming from tonight?
We're less than an hour from #parkchat so grab yourself a snack and bring your best "national park surprise" stories and experiences! We're going to have a ball and you are invited! #nationalparks #findyourpark #publiclands
September 25, 2025 at 12:08 AM
We're less than an hour from #parkchat so grab yourself a snack and bring your best "national park surprise" stories and experiences! We're going to have a ball and you are invited! #nationalparks #findyourpark #publiclands
Hey there #parkchat friends! I'm looking forward to hosting tonight's chat where we'll share tips/tricks/and strategies that help find and deal with the unexpected and surprising opportunities that make our parks incredible places to visit. You won't want to miss it!
September 24, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Hey there #parkchat friends! I'm looking forward to hosting tonight's chat where we'll share tips/tricks/and strategies that help find and deal with the unexpected and surprising opportunities that make our parks incredible places to visit. You won't want to miss it!
Proud to have contributed and been quoted in this New York Times article which details the impact of the current administrations cuts to our national parks, especially their educational offerings! www.nytimes.com/2025/08/27/u... #edchat #nationalparks
August 27, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Proud to have contributed and been quoted in this New York Times article which details the impact of the current administrations cuts to our national parks, especially their educational offerings! www.nytimes.com/2025/08/27/u... #edchat #nationalparks
EARLY ACCESS Link to 7/21 Substack Post - Stories on the Landscape: How to integrate the power of stories into your lessons to make them more engaging, impactful, and meaningful! open.substack.com/pub/thenatio... #edchat #sschat #elachat #pblchat #education #K12 #scichat
July 20, 2025 at 4:18 PM
EARLY ACCESS Link to 7/21 Substack Post - Stories on the Landscape: How to integrate the power of stories into your lessons to make them more engaging, impactful, and meaningful! open.substack.com/pub/thenatio... #edchat #sschat #elachat #pblchat #education #K12 #scichat
Our #NationalParkPlaylist Greatest Hit has to be this awesome book which was just released last month! It is packed with #teacherideas and #education suggestions just in time for#NationalParkWeek ! Check it out here -> amzn.to/4lEnkS1
April 20, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Our #NationalParkPlaylist Greatest Hit has to be this awesome book which was just released last month! It is packed with #teacherideas and #education suggestions just in time for#NationalParkWeek ! Check it out here -> amzn.to/4lEnkS1
If you can’t make it to a park during #NationalParkWek you can still explore the wonder of these places through this new book - it’s the perfect #NationalParkWeek companion! Check it out here and let me know what you think - amzn.to/4jL6E9P y#NationalParkPlaylist
April 20, 2025 at 11:36 AM
If you can’t make it to a park during #NationalParkWek you can still explore the wonder of these places through this new book - it’s the perfect #NationalParkWeek companion! Check it out here and let me know what you think - amzn.to/4jL6E9P y#NationalParkPlaylist
Looking for a great summer read to go along with your #NationalParkPlaylist? Check out this new release - The National Park Classroom which shares all about the educational legacy of our park - perfect for #NationalParkWeek or any week! amzn.to/4jDPLO7 #edchat #k12
April 19, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Looking for a great summer read to go along with your #NationalParkPlaylist? Check out this new release - The National Park Classroom which shares all about the educational legacy of our park - perfect for #NationalParkWeek or any week! amzn.to/4jDPLO7 #edchat #k12
📷 Thrilled to be featured in the
@BookCreatorApp
#BrightIdeas Hub alongside so many other amazing folks
@ClassTechTips
@alicekeeler
@HollyClarkEdu
@jmattmiller
Explore this collection of PL resources that ignite educator creativity & empower learning 📷 hubs.ly/Q03gBGQr0 #EduSkyChat
@BookCreatorApp
#BrightIdeas Hub alongside so many other amazing folks
@ClassTechTips
@alicekeeler
@HollyClarkEdu
@jmattmiller
Explore this collection of PL resources that ignite educator creativity & empower learning 📷 hubs.ly/Q03gBGQr0 #EduSkyChat
April 18, 2025 at 8:07 PM
📷 Thrilled to be featured in the
@BookCreatorApp
#BrightIdeas Hub alongside so many other amazing folks
@ClassTechTips
@alicekeeler
@HollyClarkEdu
@jmattmiller
Explore this collection of PL resources that ignite educator creativity & empower learning 📷 hubs.ly/Q03gBGQr0 #EduSkyChat
@BookCreatorApp
#BrightIdeas Hub alongside so many other amazing folks
@ClassTechTips
@alicekeeler
@HollyClarkEdu
@jmattmiller
Explore this collection of PL resources that ignite educator creativity & empower learning 📷 hubs.ly/Q03gBGQr0 #EduSkyChat
Check out this excellent blog from
@ascdofficial.bsky.social @isteofficial.bsky.social that previews a chapter of my new book on how classroom teachers can benefit from modeling the pedegogy of park rangers - ascd.org/blogs/teach-... #edchat #teach #k12 #elemchat #scichat #sschat #pblchat
@ascdofficial.bsky.social @isteofficial.bsky.social that previews a chapter of my new book on how classroom teachers can benefit from modeling the pedegogy of park rangers - ascd.org/blogs/teach-... #edchat #teach #k12 #elemchat #scichat #sschat #pblchat
March 26, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Check out this excellent blog from
@ascdofficial.bsky.social @isteofficial.bsky.social that previews a chapter of my new book on how classroom teachers can benefit from modeling the pedegogy of park rangers - ascd.org/blogs/teach-... #edchat #teach #k12 #elemchat #scichat #sschat #pblchat
@ascdofficial.bsky.social @isteofficial.bsky.social that previews a chapter of my new book on how classroom teachers can benefit from modeling the pedegogy of park rangers - ascd.org/blogs/teach-... #edchat #teach #k12 #elemchat #scichat #sschat #pblchat
Have you heard? We’re #1!
#1 New Release in Social Studies
#1 New Release in Distance Learning
Top 10 in Educational New Releases
Top 20 in Instructional Methods
See for yourself &bridge between our national parks and your learners!
Get your copy - a.co/d/68WKrTl
#edchat #teachers #k12
#1 New Release in Social Studies
#1 New Release in Distance Learning
Top 10 in Educational New Releases
Top 20 in Instructional Methods
See for yourself &bridge between our national parks and your learners!
Get your copy - a.co/d/68WKrTl
#edchat #teachers #k12
March 24, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Have you heard? We’re #1!
#1 New Release in Social Studies
#1 New Release in Distance Learning
Top 10 in Educational New Releases
Top 20 in Instructional Methods
See for yourself &bridge between our national parks and your learners!
Get your copy - a.co/d/68WKrTl
#edchat #teachers #k12
#1 New Release in Social Studies
#1 New Release in Distance Learning
Top 10 in Educational New Releases
Top 20 in Instructional Methods
See for yourself &bridge between our national parks and your learners!
Get your copy - a.co/d/68WKrTl
#edchat #teachers #k12
Standing room only in our #springcue session. So excited to see so many educators in the room for this presentation! #edchat #edtech Resources here —> bit.ly/JTResources #teachers
March 21, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Standing room only in our #springcue session. So excited to see so many educators in the room for this presentation! #edchat #edtech Resources here —> bit.ly/JTResources #teachers
Excited to be at #springcue and presenting with the amazing Ranger Simone from Joshua Tree NP! Come to room and learn all about the thousands and thousands of resources available from YOUR public lands! Also I hear Ranger Simone has some freebies she'll be giving away #edchat #edtech #FindYourPark
March 21, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Excited to be at #springcue and presenting with the amazing Ranger Simone from Joshua Tree NP! Come to room and learn all about the thousands and thousands of resources available from YOUR public lands! Also I hear Ranger Simone has some freebies she'll be giving away #edchat #edtech #FindYourPark
IT'S FINALLY HERE! The National Park Classroom is not officially released! Pick up your copy today and learn all about what it means to "teach like a ranger" #edchat #teacherslife #edutwitter #parkchat #teachers #FindYourPark #nationalparks
March 18, 2025 at 3:45 PM
IT'S FINALLY HERE! The National Park Classroom is not officially released! Pick up your copy today and learn all about what it means to "teach like a ranger" #edchat #teacherslife #edutwitter #parkchat #teachers #FindYourPark #nationalparks