August 19, 2024
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Apple celebrates America’s national parks with an Apple Pay donation campaign and new ways to explore with Apple Maps.
For every purchase made from Apple using Apple Pay from today through August 25, Apple will donate $10 to the National Park Foundation.
As the National Park Service turns 108 this week, Apple is celebrating with more ways to support and experience America’s parks. Starting today through August 25, Apple will donate $10 to the National Park Foundation for every purchase made with Apple Pay on apple.com, in the Apple Store app, or at an Apple Store in the US.1 Additionally, this fall, Apple Maps will provide details on thousands of hiking trails, making it easier for users to explore national parks.
For eight years, Apple has worked with customers who support the National Park Foundation as part of the company’s longstanding commitment to protecting America’s national parks and connecting communities. That includes sharing content and resources across Apple platforms that bring people closer to these treasured places, from the “Nature Awaits” playlist on Apple Music playing in stores across the country to more than 30 Apple Maps Guides curated by the National Park Foundation.
“Whenever I visit a national park, I am struck by their stunning beauty and incredibly rich history,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. “We are proud to partner with the National Park Foundation to preserve these natural treasures that inspire so many. Their important work helps ensure that future generations can experience the same awe, wonder, and respect for the planet we live on.”
Supporting the next generation of park champions
The National Park Foundation funds programs across the country to ensure that America’s national parks remain places where nature thrives and visitors can learn and explore. Programs like Field Science and ParkVentures address barriers to access and participation in parks while creating pathways for youth to engage in immersive learning experiences and explore STEM career paths. For example, Apple’s support has helped fund the EcoLogik Institute’s critical work to develop the next generation of park champions.
This summer, in partnership with Cabrillo National Monument in San Diego, California, the organization supports young explorers and scientists ages 10 to 16 to discover and deepen their connection to nature and see themselves as scientists, engineers, innovators, and leaders who can make a difference. Through apprenticeships and other work experiences, participants gain valuable field experience in natural resource science careers.
For 17-year-old Addison Shapiro, the EcoLogik camp experience was transformative, leading to new opportunities to participate in field work and support species monitoring surveys in Cabrillo. “EcoLogik has provided me with an incredible community,” Addison said. “I’ve made many lifelong friends and met inspiring women in STEM who have not only broadened my perspective but have also inspired me to pursue a career in life sciences.”
“By investing in the interests and passions of young women and girls who want to pursue careers in STEM fields, we can empower them to become the next generation of environmental stewards,” said Will Shafroth, president and CEO of the National Park Foundation. “The EcoLogik Institute’s project is proof that when we foster a love of science, provide access to our national parks, and give young women like Addison the tools to succeed, we will see their potential realized. With Apple’s support, we are creating a future where every girl sees herself as the next scientist, park stewards, and endless aspirations.”
A new way to enjoy and explore our national parks
This fall, Apple Maps is introducing new features to help you explore the world. Across the U.S. national parks, users can explore thousands of hiking trails in Maps, filtered by length, elevation, and route type, and follow step-by-step directions. Users across the U.S. can also explore topographic maps on their iPhone, complete with contour lines, trail details, and more. They can also create custom hiking trails to tailor their adventures to their personal preferences, whether they’re taking a steep climb or taking a leisurely stroll through nature. All national park hiking trails and custom routes can be saved and accessed offline, even when there’s no cellular service or Wi-Fi.
This week, Apple users can celebrate the nature, history, and heritage of national parks at home or while exploring. On August 25, Apple Watch users around the world who log 20 minutes or more of exercise can earn limited-edition awards and animated stickers for Messages.
Apple’s efforts to help people enjoy and access national parks are part of the company’s broader global commitment to supporting local communities and protecting the planet. Today, Apple is carbon neutral across its global operations and is making significant progress toward Apple 2030, the company’s ambitious goal of achieving carbon neutrality across its entire supply chain and the lifetime use of all of its products by the end of this decade.
- Donations are limited to a maximum of $1 million.
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