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Rock Plodder @mtmagog.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Looking forward to @camarowrx.bsky.scocial chat! Also thinking back to a time when the rich cared about preserving something for future generations & not just themselves. #parkchat John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Creates a National Park - REsource share.google/TgefUyGbaBRQ...

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John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Creates a National Park

The Grand Teton National Park was created in part due to the conservation efforts of a wealthy philanthropist, John D. Rockefeller, Jr.

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59nationalparks @59nationalparks.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

There is no #ParkChat scheduled for this evening. Please join us two weeks from tonight with our guest host @camarowrx.bsky.social joins us

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LCV – League of Conservation Voters 🌎 @lcv.org · 01/09/2026

Tomorrow, the House will vote on a constitutional amendment that would lock the number of Supreme Court Justices at 9—cementing a MAGA majority forever. We need a Court that protects our freedoms, not one filled with MAGA Justices who put Trump and billionaires over the people and the law.

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EJTerren @e-j-terren.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

RIP Dolly Parton. We will always love you....

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Remember: Wealth can’t be separated from power. Power begets wealth and wealth begets power. We're seeing in real time how the extreme concentration of wealth is distorting our politics, rigging our markets, and granting unprecedented power to a handful of billionaires.

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Melanie S. @ocparkbuilder.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

A12.2: #ParkChat Book Club is finishing Sea of Grass by Dave Hage & Josephine Marcotty. It covers everything from mechanized agriculture to pesticides to wetlands and policy/law. You'll learn a lot and enjoy reading about tall grass prairies. We discuss the book on Tues., July 21st at 7 PM Pacific.

The 2026 #ParkChat Book Club List. Feb/Mar Eager, Apr/May Ranger in Skirts, Jun/Jul Sea of Grass, Aug/Sep The Story of my Boyhood, Oct/Nov Our National Forests, Dec/Jan Wild Girls.

A book cover with two thirds covered in tall grasses with the title: Sea of Grass (The Conquest, Ruin, and Redemption of Nature on the American Prairie) by Dave Hage and Josephine Marcotty.

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EJTerren @e-j-terren.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

On a recent trip to the wetlands and creeksides of Wisconsin I frequently saw one of my favorite plants, Angelica atropurpurea. Common name Great Angelica. Indeed. The plants in the photo are nearly 10 feet tall. #ParkChat

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EJTerren @e-j-terren.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Breeding Bird Survey (operated by the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, USGS) In Illinois, doing my first route this morning. Showing the sky at 5 stops in. Sun still below the horizon, and have yet to have enough light to use binoculars. Waking up at 3 am is tough, though. 😂

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EJTerren @e-j-terren.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Consider joining our friendly #ParkChat book club. We'll be hiking through the Plains and prairies in our next book. We're just starting, so it's a perfect time to jump in.

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Melanie S. @ocparkbuilder.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

A12: Who is joining #ParkChat Book Club? We are reading: Ranger in Skirts by Shirley Sargent. The book focuses on the fictional interp ranger Beatrice Babbitt one of the first female rangers in Yosemite National Park. We meet next on Tues, May 19 at 5 PM Pacific. DM me for deets.

A book cover with the title: Ranger in Skirts with a watercolorish painting of Yosemite National Park. The author's name is below the title: Shirley Sargeant.

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Pan: The Reverist @ok2panic.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Eastern Wood pew... pew pew! #birds

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59nationalparks @59nationalparks.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

This Wednesday @naturetechfam.bsky.social and I take another shot at celebrating the 12th Anniversary of #ParkChat with a presentation on “Park Quests” via #ParkChat. Some questions will be what you might expect, some definitely won’t be. Regardless we think you’ll have fun. Please join us.

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Dr. Todd Arrington @btarrington.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

“In a very real sense, the world no longer has a choice between force and law. If civilization is to survive, it must choose the rule of law.” ~President Dwight D. Eisenhower, May 1, 1958. Image: Getty Images/Bert Hardy/Stringer. Hat tip to @hcrichardson.bsky.social for the quote.

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Melanie S. @ocparkbuilder.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

A12: #ParkChat Book Club is finishing up: Ranger in Skirts by Shirley Sargent. The book focuses on the one of the first female rangers in Yosemite National Park (Beatrice Babbitt). We meet next on Tues., May 19 at 5 PM Pacific. DM me for deets.

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EJTerren @e-j-terren.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Q11. Thanks to #ParkChat I've learned a great deal about what it's like to be an NPS employee. I still have much to learn. What is something you'd like to know about working for the NPS? Perhaps a current or former NPS employee or friend can answer.

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EJTerren @e-j-terren.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Q7. To become full-time rangers, mechanics, or maintenance workers, many employees have had to work several years in seasonal positions before being hired full-time. What do think of this system? How would you cope with seasonal work? #ParkChat

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EJTerren @e-j-terren.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Q6. Some parks are in remove areas, away from urban centers, grocery stores, and other people. The employees must adapt to condition such as frequent power outages and infrequent trips to stores. How would you cope with these conditions? #ParkChat

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EJTerren @e-j-terren.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Q4. Another visible employee in our parks is the Law Enforcement Ranger. The LE Ranger is there to protect both visitors and the resources, and enforce the laws. Have you met an LE Ranger during a park visit? What are your impressions of their jobs? #ParkChat

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EJTerren @e-j-terren.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

A3. There are secretaries, botanists, cultural resource specialists, mechanics, plumbers, and many other job classifications. Every single one of them is important to the NPS mission! #ParkChat

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EJTerren @e-j-terren.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Q3. They're not all rangers! What are some of the other types of NPS employees in the parks? How have you interacted with them? #ParkChat

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EJTerren @e-j-terren.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

A2. This ranger is giving a talk to a school kids in front of Central High School in Little Rock, AR. Although there were no tours for adults when I visited, this kind ranger let me tag along with this class. I even got to go inside the school. He completely changed my day for the better. #ParkChat

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EJTerren @e-j-terren.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Q2. Tell us about a great encounter you've had with an NPS employee. #ParkChat

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EJTerren @e-j-terren.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

A1. We had a brief look during the beginning of the COVID pandemic in 2020. With few or no employees around, parks were soon littered, toilets weren't cleaned, and damage occurred. Please let your Senators and US Representatives know how valuable the NPS employees are. #ParkChat

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EJTerren @e-j-terren.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Q1. As a national parks visitor you're there to enjoy the parks, but many park employees are working to make your visit a success. If there were no NPS employees, how would your visit to our national parks be different? #ParkChat

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EJTerren @e-j-terren.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Join #ParkChat at the top of the hour. May 1 is recognized by much of the world as a day to honor workers. Tonight we honor the employees of the National Park Service. They deserve our respect!

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Melanie S. @ocparkbuilder.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

A12.2: #ParkChat Book Club is about to discuss the first half of Ranger in Skirts by Shirley Sargent. The fictional book focuses on the one of the first female rangers in Yosemite NP (Beatrice Babbitt). We meet twice on this book: Tues, Apr. 21st and Tues, May 19 at 5 PM Pacific. DM me for deets.

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EJTerren @e-j-terren.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

This is going to be good. Join us for #ParkChat today, at 8 pm Central, 6 pm Pacific.

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Melanie S. @ocparkbuilder.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

A12, Part 2: There are a lot of distractions. I only have time to focus on the public lands items. The Roadless Rule Rescission Draft Environmental Impact Statement will soon be released. It would allow roads, logging, & mining in USFS wilderness areas. Attend a Roadless Rule Townhall. #ParkChat

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Melanie S. @ocparkbuilder.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

A12. #ParkChat Book Club is about to discuss Ranger in Skirts by Shirley Sargent. The book details fictional adventures of the first female rangers in Yosemite National Park (Beatrice Babbitt). We meet twice on this book: Tues, Apr. 21st and May 19 at 5 PM Pacific. DM me for deets.

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59nationalparks @59nationalparks.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

This week #ParkChat is back with @pamportland.org as our special guest host. Her topic is “National Park Communities” and elaborates: “We rely heavily on the resources in the shoulder communities. Let’s explore the NPS sites through their nearby neighbors!” Please join us!

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EJTerren @e-j-terren.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

This week's #ParkChat has been canceled. No, this is not an April Fools joke. We'll return next week. In the meantime, enjoy the great outdoors. 🏕🥾🦬

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EJTerren @e-j-terren.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

This site needs a break. Post 3 good things, none of which are the cessation of the negative. 1. When you bring a new puppy home, you put it down, and it follows you everywhere. 2. Hiking above treeline in a national park when all the flowers are blooming. 3. My #ParkChat community

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EJTerren @e-j-terren.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

On my way home this afternoon, about to enter the fog. Yes, it was as hard to see as you can imagine.

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Dan Baldassarre @evornithology.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

We need a woman as president so desperately. In fact, we need an entirely matriarchal government for at least a few generations. Men have been running wild for a bit too long.

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EJTerren @e-j-terren.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

We're always ready to welcome new members to our conversations. This book is so good!

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EJTerren @e-j-terren.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Who doesn't love a canyon? Join #ParkChat in a few minutes--at the top of the hour.

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Melanie S. @ocparkbuilder.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

A12: I'm pleased to announce the #ParkChat Book Club 2026 Book list. We span two months for each book. our next book starts in February. Please consider joining us. We'd love to have you. Meetings are by Zoom on the third Tuesday of the month from 5-6:30 PM Pacific. DM me for deets.

The 2026 #ParkChat Book Club List. Feb/Mar Eager Beavers, Apr/May Ranger in Skirts, Jun/Jul Sea of Grass, Aug/Sep The Story of my Boyhood, Oct/Nov Our National Forests, Dec/Jan Wild Girls.

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EJTerren @e-j-terren.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Tonight at 8 pm Central Time. Join us! #ParkChat

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EJTerren @e-j-terren.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

Underrated post, and best use of a meme I've seen today.

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59nationalparks @59nationalparks.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

@coolworks.bsky.social We’d really like to have you guest host #ParkChat. I have an opening for you on 3/18. Think you’d enjoy it and it would help your following. @naturetechfam.bsky.social

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Rock Plodder @mtmagog.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Q7 Announcements: The #parkchat book club is discussing "Defending Our Wildlife Herratage" by Terry Grosz. Our meetings are a relaxed, no pressure zoom call the 3rd Tuesday of the month. We would love for you to join us! Contact @ocparkbuilder.bsky.social for details. #parkchat

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EJTerren @e-j-terren.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Q4. Choose your winter holiday, tell us why: =Swimming in the Virgin Islands NP, island food =Cross-country skiing in Rocky Mountain NP, cabin with fireplace, turkey & trimmings =Stay in Las Vegas, New Mexico, with a national wildlife refuge, decorated historic old town, Mexican food #ParkChat

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EJTerren @e-j-terren.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Q9. A favorite park is like an old friend, which we know well. But there's always something new to learn. Did you make a new discovery about one of your "old friends" this past year? Share a photo or a story. #ParkChat

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59nationalparks @59nationalparks.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Welcome to a special “Year in Review” episode of #ParkChat featuring several regular participants. Thanks so much for your help! Who’s ready to take a look at 2025?

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Dr. Todd Arrington @btarrington.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

Looking forward to hosting another great #ParkChat this Wed. night, 12/3! I’ll have a topic by then, I promise. This will be my first #ParkChat since being enshrined in the ParkChat Hall of Fame. I knew if I publicly begged for it long enough they’d let me in. That works for everyone, doesn’t it?

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EJTerren @e-j-terren.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

I can imagine my ancestors, before radio, TV, and internet, looking to the west after this cold, beautiful, sunny day, and saying "yep, snow's comin' in tonight." Livestock would have been brought closer to the barn, and more grain would have been brought into the barn's feed room.

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BK. Titanji @boghuma.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

Today I and everyday I am: Grateful for Vaccines Grateful for Science Grateful for Public Health Workers Grateful for Doctors Grateful for Nurses Grateful for Scientists Grateful for everyone whose job has been a little harder to do especially this year, yet who keep showing up. #Thanksgiving

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