With heavy hearts and deep love, we share the news of John Sheild’s passing on April 16, 2025. John served in Yellowstone National Park (pictured on the screen above) alongside ACMNP’s founder, Warren Ost, during the year ACMNP was founded in 1951. He spent two more seasons in Yellowstone in 1953 and again in 1954. … Continued
It is with deep sorrow and great love that we share of the passing of Nancy Ost. Nancy was married to the founder of ACMNP and loved the mission and the people who have been a part of it deeply. She was an ongoing encouragement to the national office and a big supporter of every … Continued
Dear friends, 2025 is officially in full swing, and so are all things ACMNP! Our team has been hard at work— planning trainings, hiring team members, working on IMPACT trips, and looking towards ACMNP’s 75th anniversary! There’s no doubt you’ve felt the busyness in your own life— maybe your school semester is in full swing, … Continued
Honoring Black History Month: African American Contributions to the National Park System Since 1976, every American president has designated February as Black History Month, a time to reflect on the accomplishments and contributions of Black Americans throughout history. The 2025 theme, “African Americans and Labor,” highlights the ways in which “work and working of all … Continued
Are you an alum of ACMNP? We want to hear from you! As we approach our 75th anniversary, we are trying to reconnect and hear the stories of where life has taken you since your time in the parks. Visit https://acmnp.com/about/alumni/ to reconnect!
Applications are now open for summer 2025! If you are ready to live, work, and serve in a national park this summer, get yours in at www.acmnp.com/apply. Anyone who applies before the end of January will have a chance to win a free flight to our training conference (up to $350), win a waived Program … Continued
Don’t Love Nature to Death: Ten Ways to Care for Your Park By Nikki Arvidson A Christian that doesn’t care about the environment is a living paradox. As servants in God’s Kingdom, we must honor God’s command for us to protect Creation. Further, guarding your park from pollution will speak volumes to the restoration … Continued
Over the last few days, our National Office and Board of Directors have been prayerfully discerning our response to the recent COVID-19 virus that has taken the world by storm. While there are many uncertainties that lie ahead, we can rest assured knowing that we look to a big God who both knows and holds … Continued
Hey, ACMNP Alumni! We have a special incentive just for you! If you love ACMNP, and would like to share the opportunity with others who may love it too, then join us for ACMNP March Madness! Here are the basics: You will earn a $25 gift card for every application that comes in during the … Continued
Tribute to the Life of Laird Stuart There we were! It was a wonderful afternoon. Laird, David and I were trolling along the edges of Stevenson Island on Yellowstone Lake. We were putting along, trolling ever so slowly, waiting for our fishing rods to bend with a snap as we saught to catch the ever-so-colorful … Continued