How can you get involved?
Visit Parks and Public Lands
Remember, tons of people in your area probably work and play in the public lands near you. If you reach out to hiking clubs, nonprofits, or even outdoor sports shops, people will probably be able to point you the way to go!
You can find National Parks, Forests, and other Lands near you with these websites:
And if you are in the states of Utah, Idaho, or Washington, we can tell you great places to go! Just reach out and we’d be happy to help.
Slow Yourself Down
So much of modern life is predicated on speed, convenience, and interchangeability. Few things left are slow, challenging, and unique. Travelling offers us a glimpse at that world. Walking, biking, fishing, horseback riding, hunting, handiwork, foraging, attending ranger programs, birding, boating, swimming, and napping are ALL much slower, more intimate ways to spend time outdoors.
Spread the Word/Tell Your Story
Contact us! We want to hear from you. And tell your friends about us.
Share your slow park experiences with your friends.
Advocate
Slow the Parks is committed to the long-term viability of wild ecosystems and biodiversity. The biggest challenge still facing the non-human world is degradation, loss, and change of productive habitat.
Below is a list of organizations that advocate for better protection, and many of them have local chapters that you can be a part of.
Even if you don’t live near wild places, community gardens, parks, sustainable energy systems, and clean water are environmental and social issues that anyone can affect.
Learn
There are many ways to keep informed about parks, public lands, and the environment. Find out how your home gets electricity, water, and where your food comes from.
Here are some news sites that report on the environment and conservation:
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