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New National Parks Documentary
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In the fall of 2009 PBS will air The National
Parks, a
major documentary film series produced and directed
by award winning documentary filmmaker Ken Burns
and writer/producer Dayton Duncan. It will tell the
human history of five of the nation's most important
and most heavily visited National Parks (Yellowstone,
Yosemite, Grand Canyon, Acadia, and Great Smoky
Mountains) and the unforgettable Americans who
made them possible. They are looking for historic
family footage of the national parks from the 1920's to
1980's. They are most interested in families and
tourists in the national parks, not scenery without
people. Do not send original footage (VHS or DVD
copies only please). Material will not be returned.
Clearly mark the tape or disc with your name,
address, phone number and e-mail (if available), so
they can contact you if your footage is selected.
Include a brief description, e.g., the Smith family,
George and Martha, Bill and Sally, in Grand Canyon,
1955. If your home movies are used in The
National
Parks, you will receive a DVD of the series. Send
to
the address below by August 1, 2007:
Anne Harrington
WETA
2775 South Quincy Street
Arlington, VA 22206
[email protected]
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Essential Association Aid for Yellowstone Exceeds $1.2 Million for 2007
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Every September the Yellowstone Association Board
of Directors receives a list of funding requests from
Yellowstone's Chief of Interpretation for the upcoming
fiscal year. With the dedicated support of our
members, we have allocated $1,245,648 to improve
current park educational programs such as visitor
publications, online services, and exhibits. This aid
also funds educational operations at visitor centers
and support for the park's Heritage and Research
Center's research library, educational awareness of
Native Americans' current and historical connections
to the Yellowstone ecosystem and support for tribal
consultations, and scientific conferences and
research. As we look to another successful and
rewarding year, we want to thank all of our members
and supporters for their continued dedication to our
mission and to preserving the wonderland that is
Yellowstone. With your help, we will continue to
preserve and protect one of Earth's most magnificent
places.
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New Yellowstone Clothing Line
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Members of the Yellowstone Association now have
the opportunity to proudly wear their support. The Park
Store is offering a newly designed clothing line. This
attire vividly displays the Association logo with
the "Inspire � Educate � Preserve" motto. With a variety
of colors and styles these garments will be great
additions to any wardrobe. Act before your next
Yellowstone trip since these items are exclusively
available only to internet/mail orders and our Lamar
store. Shirts available in: S, M, L, XL, XXL. Prices vary
based on style. Association members receive a 15%
discount on all items.
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Last Minute Availability in Spring
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There's still room in Yellowstone Association Institute
spring programs. Our Lodging and Learning
packages combine in-field excursions with our
naturalist guides, comfortable accommodations in
park hotels operated by Xanterra, in-park
transportation, some meals, and optional evening
programs. See waterfalls and newborn bison and elk
in Springtime in Wonderland (May 24 and June
2), lace up your boots and head into the field in
Trails Through Yellowstone (May 28), or drive
into the past with Old Times on the Grand Tour
(May 15). Call 307-344-5566.
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