National Parks Day of Action

Date and Time

• Saturday, Aug 23, 2025  8:15am - 12pm

Location

Details

National Parks Day of Action - Saturday, August 23 Part of a Nationwide Movement to Defend Our Parks

8:30 AM - Parks in Crisis Coffee Talk (Doors & Coffee at 8:15 AM) Bright Side Bookshop, 18 N San Francisco St., Downtown Flagstaff
Kick off this powerful day with an urgent conversation about the crisis facing our national parks.
Representatives from the National Parks Conservation Association will speak about critical issues impacting Arizona's 22 national park sites - from devastating staff cuts to mounting threats against protections near the Grand Canyon. This intimate gathering sets the stage for a day of meaningful action as part of a nationwide Day of Action for parks advocacy.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM - National Parks Action Trail
Explore Wild Spaces in Urban Places!
Continue the momentum with our unique self-guided Action Trail through downtown Flagstaff, where advocacy meets adventure. This walkable experience connects you with local businesses while taking meaningful action to defend our parks from the Grand Canyon to Saguaro National Park.

What You'll Do:
Send ​Thank You notes to Park Rangers showing your support
Engage Congress on critical park issues
Learn about Arizona's 22 incredible national park sites
A chance to take home exclusive swag
Connect with fellow park lovers/enthusiasts advocates (Note: Sometimes folks don't connect with the word advocate or know quite what it means, so one of these substitutes?)

Action Trail Participants:
Flagstaff Climbing
Mountain Sports Flagstaff
Bright Side Bookshop
Plantae
Patrice Horstman
Rainbows End

Join Flagstaff's contribution to this nationwide movement - your voice matters in defending the places we all love. This event is free and open to all.

Hosted by Bright Side Bookshop, Mountain Sports Flagstaff, and the National Parks Conservation Association.