National Parks Conservation Association

• Advocate for stronger protections and funding for our national parks at the local, state, and federal levels.
• Engage communities in conservation efforts to restore and maintain the ecosystems and wildlife that inhabit these amazing landscapes.

Hi friends! This year, for my birthday, I’m asking for something a little different. Instead of gifts, I’d love your support for the National Parks Conservation Association. Their mission resonates deeply with me, as I believe in the importance of preserving our beautiful national parks for future generations to enjoy.

Your donations will directly contribute to their vital work, such as:

• Advocating for stronger protections for our national parks at local and federal levels.
• Funding conservation efforts to restore and maintain the natural beauty of these treasured lands.

Let’s come together to celebrate my birthday by making a meaningful impact. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps protect our beloved parks. Thank you for joining me in this important cause!

• Advocating for stronger conservation policies to safeguard park ecosystems.
• Funding restoration projects that enhance visitor experiences and preserve natural beauty.

We are two best friends hiking the Appalachian Trail.  We grew up on opposite sides of the United States, but the state and national parks in our amazing country have played important roles in both our lives. Our experiences in these parks have contributed to some of our best memories like marveling at the miracles in Yellowstone, or backpacking through blizzards in the White Mountains, or peeling off a jumping Cholla in Joshua Tree.

However, our environment, national, and state parks face an uncertain future and, as friends of our parks, we want to support the groups that work on conservation. We feel this is particularly important as there have been massive cuts to the EPA, a gag order on the National Parks Service, renewed attacks against the Katahdin Woods and Waters in Maine, to name a tiny few environmental issues in our present and immediate future.  There are many groups that help protect our parks and environment for the future. We have chosen to support and honor the National Parks and Conservation Association (NPCA), whose members work to preserve our parks and environments in the field, courtroom, and Capitol Hill itself. If you are able, we would be honored if you would donate to support the NPCA as we strive to take a long walk of five million steps from Georgia to Maine over the course of the next five to six months.

More about us:
Tyler Hutchison is a Mainer (at least originally) who studied Electrical Engineering (a useless skill in the woods), but has dreamed of hiking the Appalachian Trail since his father first pointed out the white blazes on the top of Mount Katahdin when he was 10. As a Mainer, he gets to enjoy a long walk home.

Emily Alexander is from Roseville, California and studied photography in college (a much more useful skill in the woods). She fell in love with New England (and Maine in particular) in 2008. Though not a born Mainer, as an honorary Mainer she's pretty sure she's walking home as well.

The two of them met at a random concert in Boston in 2011 and have been essentially inseperable ever since.  They lived together in Boston, in Germany and now will set up camp along the Appalachian Trail.

Dear friends and supporters,

I'm reaching out to you today to rally support for the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA). This incredible organization is dedicated to protecting and preserving America’s beloved national parks for future generations. With their tireless advocacy and passion, the NPCA ensures that our iconic landscapes remain untouched and cherished.

Every donation, no matter the size, helps the NPCA continue their vital work. Together, we can make a difference! Here are just a couple of ways your contributions will support their mission:

• Strengthening legal efforts to defend national parks against harmful legislation.
• Funding educational programs that inspire communities to engage with and protect our natural heritage.

Please consider donating to this important cause and help us safeguard our national treasures for generations to come. Thank you for your support!

• Fund essential conservation projects to maintain and restore park ecosystems.
• Support advocacy efforts to ensure these treasured spaces are protected for future generations.
• Fund legal cases against big polluters and organizations that wish to abuse our natural resources for greed

• Protecting America's national parks from environmental threats.
• Advocating for policies that preserve these treasured lands for years to come.