August 2015 
Member Spotlight
The Eastern Sierra Interpretive Association (ESIA) partners with the U.S. Forest Service and works with multiple agencies to lead education and outreach programs in the Eastern Sierra in California. Find out more about ESIA's programs and plans for the future in our latest Membership Spotlight.


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Early registration closing soon for Partnership Academy
In our signature online training, we will enhance knowledge and encourage the development of strong, sound partnerships. Our online Partnership Academy is September 14 - 18, 2015; Early Registration is open until August 18th. Be sure to register early and save. Additional discounts available if you register with your partner and if you register groups of four or more!

The BLM Division of Education, Interpretation, and Partnerships is offering scholarships for its agency staff and nonprofit partners to participate together. Contact Trevor Needham at 202-912-7097 or email him at [email protected] for more information.

Questions about the Partnership Academy? 
Contact Chuck Benjamin at [email protected]




APPL has teamed up with the National Environmental Education Foundation to provide a free informational webinar to better prepare APPL Members for National Public Lands Day on September 26, 2015. If your public land site is looking to attract new volunteers and visitors while inspiring the community to further connect with its natural and cultural resources, consider participating in National Public Lands Day (NPLD), the nation's largest single-day volunteer effort for America's public lands. 

Save-the-Date for the 2016 Convention and Trade Show
Mark Your Calendars for 
March 6 - 10, 2016 in Spokane, WA


The 2016 Partners for Public Lands Convention and Trade Show will take place at the Spokane Convention Center and the brand new Davenport Grand Hotel. Stay tuned for more information on the convention program including exciting keynotes, educational sessions and special events. Attendee registration will open in September; Early exhibitor registration will open in September for 2016 Vendor Support Program donors; and General exhibitor registration will open in October.ConCom

Celebrating 3 months on Connected Communities!
We hope APPL Members have found Connected Communities to be engaging and useful to your work as public lands partners. As we reach our first quarter review, we ask that you please complete this survey by August 21st to help us improve the platform and your user experience. 

Celebrate with us by checking out what's new on Connected Communities! 
  • The Vendor Directory lists Vendor Support Program Benefactors and Contributors to help APPL Members find products and services to help with operation and outreach efforts. Members can search companies by title, location or category and view individual company profiles to learn more. 
     
  • Our Education and Training Resources page on Connected Communities now features two new financial webinars presented by CPA Morris Peacock. Be sure to check them out, along with the 15+ other webinar resources, FREE for APPL Members!
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Welcome to APPL, New Member: South Florida National Parks Trust! 

The South Florida National Parks Trust is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization established in 2002 to support South Florida's four national parks - Everglades, Biscayne and Dry Tortugas National Parks and Big Cypress National Preserve.


Rosie the Riveter Trust graduated another strong class of Rosie's Girls in Richmond, CA where 27 local girls spent six weeks this summer exploring non-traditional career options. In its seventh year, students in the Rosie's Girls program learned skills in trades such as carpentry, welding, painting and silk-screening.

Learn more about the Rosie the Riveter Trust on their website.

The Cradle of Forestry In America Interpretive Association (CFAIA) is sponsoring the 2015 Woodland Steward Series, a series of workshops, July 29-31 and August 19-21,that empowers North Carolina forest landowners to manage their properties to promote environmental and forest health through increased awareness, experience and access to resources.AgencyN

Learn more about CFAIA on their website.
Agencies face change and challenges on public lands
For more than 30 years, David Howell & Company has specialized in the design and manufacturing of sophisticated, museum quality gifts, including metal bookmarks, jewelry, ornaments, frames and more. Their innovative gift designs are inspired by museum pieces, adapting original, iconic work to modern, meaningful gifts. 


Your True Nature: Advice that Keeps Giving!

"Exciting things are always happening at our offices as we find more ways to help people live their true nature. Our 'I SAW...' mini journal (with a pen!) has been a big hit offering guided journaling, drawing and reflection on those amazing nature experiences. We even have custom mini stickers! In celebration of the NPS Centennial, we bring you 'ADVICE from a National Park' (memorial and monument too)! Captivating images along with our famous advice text have created a best seller for several parks with re-orders already coming in. Get them early for great success in the 2016 season. Grow up to Your True Nature!"

I-Treks: Tour Guides for Smartphones. Unbeatable Prices. Interpretive information delivered anywhere to visitors' smartphones utilizing GPS to deliver custom, relevant, and useful information. Want an app? Explore www.i-treks.com!Opps


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