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Title: Advice from the National Parks Service?
Post by: bob-miller on November 02, 2021, 11:44 AM

Hello,
Are there any SCBWI members with connections to the National Parks Service?  I'm hoping to find a ranger willing to give advice on a story that takes place at a national park, and/or a ranger who would review the story to ensure the integrity of the National Parks Service.
Thank you,
Bob Miller

Title: Re: Advice from the National Parks Service?
Post by: JodyJS on November 02, 2021, 12:51 PM

Hi Bob,

I'm not connected in the way you suggest, but I have had lots of experience cold-emailing folks from park services, universities, and departments of conservation about a variety of things book-related, and they've all been super helpful. You might try that, using their contact page, if you can't find a name.

Good luck!

Jody

Title: Re: Advice from the National Parks Service?
Post by: Debbie Vilardi on November 02, 2021, 06:22 PM

Look for a PR Department or Customer Experience Department. They can often point you in the right direction. You'll want a ranger with experience at the specific park you're referencing, so you might try that park's ranger station.

Title: Re: Advice from the National Parks Service?
Post by: Ev on November 03, 2021, 11:54 AM

Good advice from Debbie. The PR person at Mammoth Cave National Park was super helpful to me!

Title: Re: Advice from the National Parks Service?
Post by: Melody on November 04, 2021, 03:30 PM

Yes, you may want to contact a park directly and see you can round up to help you.