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| Jul 31, 2026 | Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation Celebrates New Accessible Canoe & Kayak Launch at Locust Lake State Park | BARNESVILLE, PA, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation (PPFF) celebrated the completion of a new ADA-accessible canoe and kayak launch at Locust Lake State Park with a ribbon-cuttin... |
| May 6, 2026 | Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation Launches 2026 Annual Photo Contest | Submissions Now Open: “Freedom to Explore” Theme Celebrates Pennsylvania’s 250th Anniversary
CAMP HILL, PA, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation (PPFF) has opened submissions for its... |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 250 Years of Freedom to Explore: Expanding Access for All | Celebrate 250 Years with 250 Celebrations 'Bingo,' a fun, flexible way to explore Pennsylvania's parks and forests
CAMP HILL, PA, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Pennsylvania’s outdoors have shaped our stories for 250 ye... |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation Announces 2026 Award Winners; Registration Now Open for May 12 Celebration | Annual Banquet Save the Date
CAMP HILL, PA, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation (PPFF) will celebrate conservation leaders from across the Commonwealth at its 17th Annual Awards ... |
| Dec 29, 2025 | The Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation Makes Nature’s Colors More Accessible | Photo: Black Moshannon State Park, Mathias Weinzen
Photo: Oil Creek, Dot Monahan
Program launches at Oil Creek and Black Moshannon State Parks with support from AARP and the Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation
CAMP HILL, PA, UNITED ST... |
| Oct 16, 2025 | Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation Hosts “Seen Them All” Challenge Picnic to Celebrate State Parks, Forests | A group of the “Seen Them All” Challenge finishers gathered for a picnic at Cowans Gap State Park. Included in the group are Marci Mowery (PPFF President), John Norbeck (DCNR Deputy Secretary for Parks and Forestry), Jeffrey Johns (Park Man... |
| Jul 16, 2025 | Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation Welcomes New Staff and Interns | From left to right is Nina Kralick, Eleanor Meckley, and Emily Wegner.
PPFF is excited to announce the addition of three new team members who will help further the organization’s mission to protect and promote PA’s treasured lands.
Our work... |
| Apr 24, 2025 | It’s Time to 'Think Outside' - Pennsylvania Parks and Forest Foundation Launches New Podcast | We hope the Think Outside podcast will, first and foremost, get you outside. Playing outside. Volunteering outside. Prioritizing outside. Yes, THINKING outside.”
— Marci Mowery
CAMP HILL, PA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/... |
| Mar 10, 2025 | Winners Announced and Registration Open for the Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation Awards Banquet | Help us celebrate the award winners and join us May 13, 2025.
Enjoy an evening to celebrate the tireless efforts of volunteers and staff who enhance our public lands.
The banquet is an exciting time to celebrate the collective accomplishmen... |
| Feb 3, 2025 | Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation Welcomes Joseph McCauslin as New Office and Online Retail Facilitator | Joey McCauslin joins PA Parks and Forests Foundation
Working for the betterment of the future should be the legacy that all of us should strive to leave behind.”
— Joey McCauslin
CAMP HILL, PA, UNITED STATES, February 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.... |
| Dec 6, 2024 | Call for 2025 Parks and Forests Awards Nominations | Nominations are due December 13, 2024
CAMP HILL, PA, UNITED STATES, December 6, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation is seeking nominations for its 2025 Annual Parks and Forests Awards which recognize the... |
| Nov 27, 2024 | Civilian Conservation Corps Pavilion at Mont Alto State Park Restored | A comparison of the before and after of the work completed on the chimney at the CCC-era Pavilion at Mont Alto State Park.
The restoration of the chimney in the pavilion allows family and friend gatherings and community events to continue t... |
| Nov 25, 2024 | Pennsylvania Parks And Forests Foundation Announces New Friends of Promised Land State Park Chapter | Photo Credit: Andrew Summers, Promised Land State Park, PPFF Photo Contest Submission
They will dedicate volunteer hours each year to enhance the visitor experience, conserve natural beauty, and provide educational/recreational opportunitie... |
| Oct 16, 2024 | Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation Unveils Inclusive Playground at Little Buffalo State Park | PPFF holds a ribbon cutting for the new inclusive playground at Little Buffalo State Park. Pictured left to right: Jessica Fischer (Park Manager), Mike Weaver (Chair, Friends of Little Buffalo), Sue Adams (donor), Marci Mowery (President of... |
| Sep 16, 2024 | PA Parks and Forests Foundation Releases Spanish ‘Leave No Trace’ Video to Promote Inclusion, Diversity in the Outdoors | One of the 7 principles of Leave No Trace highlighted in the video by Margarita Caicedo.
The principles of 'Leave No Trace' help people engage with outdoor spaces by developing knowledge that keeps helps them plan for an experience.
The out... |
| Sep 3, 2024 | Pennsylvania Parks And Forests Foundation Welcomes New Friends of Tyler State Park Chapter | The newly formed Friends of Tyler State Park gather for one of their first official meetings.
These dedicated individuals contribute their time, energy, and creativity to steward the natural spaces they enjoy and connect new visitors to the... |
| Aug 13, 2024 | Volunteer Coordinator Joins Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation | Kathryn enjoying the outdoors
Her addition to the team underscores our dedication to engaging communities and promoting conservation within the state.
I am excited to learn more about the people who contribute to the running and upkeep of o... |
| Jun 14, 2024 | Author Susan Q. Stranahan Joins Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation’s Free Virtual Book Club | PPFF is excited to announce that author will be joining the monthly virtual book club in June to discuss her book ‘Susquehanna River of Dreams.’
Every time I read the book I gain a deeper understanding of this river that shapes a large port... |
| May 13, 2024 | Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation Celebrates ‘I Love My State Parks Week’ | Four friends enjoy the memories and adventure at Rickets Glen State Park / Photo by Heather Andrews, PPFF Photo Contest Entry
Visitors enjoy the view at Hyner View State Park / Photo by Beth Vanhorn, PPFF Photo Contest Entry
'I Love My Stat... |
| Apr 18, 2024 | New Craft Beer Celebrates the National I Love My State Parks Week | New beer raises awareness and funds for conservation for state parks in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, and West Virginia
The new craft beer not only showcases these special locations, it serves to remind us that we are all stewards of ... |
| Mar 8, 2024 | Save the Date for the Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation Awards Banquet | This year’s event will take place on May 14, 2024, at Little Buffalo State Park in Newport, PA.
We are thrilled to gather once again for our annual awards banquet and celebrate the dedication of our award winners to the preservation and enj... |
| Feb 1, 2024 | Two Interns Join Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation | Martha Moon and Garrett Leonard join PA Parks and Forests Foundation
They will be advancing the Conservation Heritage Project, amplifying Healthy Lands Week, and boosting the visibility of volunteer and conservation efforts.
CAMP HILL, PA, ... |
| Nov 29, 2023 | Run for the Trees - Happy Little 5k Sprints into Pennsylvania | Run for the Trees - Happy Little 5K
"It perfectly encapsulates everything Bob held dear—nature, environmental care, and, of course, happy trees."
Trees provide many benefits to both the natural and human world. When we plant trees... |
| Nov 22, 2023 | Call for 2024 Parks and Forests Awards Nominations | Stewardship through volunteerism and education, PPFF’s annual awards recognize those who are committed to conserving and enhancing PA’s natural resources
CAMP HILL, PA, USA, November 22, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Pennsylvania Parks and... |
| Aug 7, 2023 | Promote Health and Service During PA Healthy Lands Week | PPFF volunteers help plants, shrubs, and flowers
Laurel Ridge State Park volunteers help build a trail bridge
PPFF volunteers gather to clean graffiti of public land rocks
Pennsylvanian’s have an opportunity to join a movement for sustainab... |
| Jul 7, 2023 | New Equipment Enhances Accessibility to Gifford Pinchot State Park Beaches | A Mobi-Mat is rolled out on the beach at Gifford Pinchot State Park ready for use.
PPFF is thrilled to announce the arrival and installation of new equipment to enhance beach access for people of all abilities at Gifford Pinchot State Park.... |
| Mar 30, 2023 | The Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation Appoints New Board Member | Jessica Lee
Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation
The Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation (PPFF) announces the appointment of Jessica Lee to the PPFF’s board of directors.
CAMP HILL, PENNSYLVANIA, THE UNITED STATES, March 30, 2023... |
| Feb 10, 2023 | State Park Art Perfect for Valentine's Day | Color it or paint it: February's paint-by-number template is perfect for Valentine's Day
CAMP HILL, PENNSYLVANIA, THE UNITED STATES, February 10, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation (PPFF) offers the lat... |
| Feb 1, 2023 | PPFF Announces Valentine’s Day Special Membership Offer | Show love for that special someone and for the Pennsylvanian outdoors with a Valentine’s Day Membership!
CAMP HILL, PENNSYLVANIA, THE UNITED STATES, February 1, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation (PPFF)... |
| Jan 30, 2023 | PA Parks and Forests Foundation Announces 2023 Photo Contest | Jeffrey Sidle - Judge's Choice Best in Show - Promised Land State Park
Robert Bush - People's Choice Best in Show - Black Moshannon State Park
Amanda Wydra - People's Choice Water is Life - Kettle Creek State Park
Sabrina Hilpert - People's... |
| Jan 23, 2023 | A Joyful Reunion and A Warm Welcome - Two Interns Join PPFF | The Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation (PPFF) announces the addition of two interns, Angelica Brill and Megan Conley, at the Camp Hill office.
CAMP HILL, PENNSYLVANIA, THE UNITED STATES, January 23, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ -- Angelica... |
| Jan 9, 2023 | Paint or Color the Pennsylvania State Parks and Forests | CAMP HILL, PENNSYLVANIA, THE UNITED STATES, January 9, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Bring the color to a favorite Pennsylvanian state park with the latest monthly paint/color-by-number offered by the Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation ... |
| Dec 19, 2022 | Habitat Restoration in Michaux State Forest | Preliminary phases of a habitat restoration project at Michaux State Forest completed.
CAMP HILL, PENNSYLVANIA, THE UNITED STATES, December 19, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation, established in 1999 to... |
| Dec 14, 2022 | State Park Patches Available on PPFF’s Online Store | CAMP HILL, PENNSYLVANIA, THE UNITED STATES, December 14, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation (PPFF) is excited to announce that the PA Patch Coalition’s state park patches are now available on the PPFF O... |
| Dec 8, 2022 | The Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation Appoints Four New Board Members | CAMP HILL, PENNSYLVANIA, THE UNITED STATES, December 8, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation (PPFF) announces the appointment of four members, Beth Kase, Marcus Shoffner, Rep. Jim Struzzi, and Amanda Lipp... |
| Dec 5, 2022 | Wilderness Wheels Brings Students to Little Buffalo State Park | PPFF's transportation scholarship program helps students learn outdoors at Little Buffalo State Park.
CAMP HILL, PENNSYLVANIA, THE UNITED STATES, December 5, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Just before the epic colors of Pennsylvania’s fall foli... |
| Nov 23, 2022 | Pennsylvania's Parks and Forests Become Art | Bring the color and get to know PA's state parks and forests with the latest monthly paint-by-number offered by the Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation.
CAMP HILL, PENNSYLVANIA, THE UNITED STATES, November 23, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ ... |
| Nov 15, 2022 | The Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation Releases ExtraGive Schedule | The Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation is excited to announce its ExtraGive 2022 schedule of events!
CAMP HILL, PENNSYLVANIA, THE UNITED STATES, November 15, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation (P... |
| Nov 1, 2022 | The Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation Announces Participation in Extra Give | The Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation is a participating organization in Extra Give, an annual online day of giving, on November 18th.
CAMP HILL, PENNSYLVANIA, THE UNITED STATES, November 1, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- People who spe... |
| Oct 5, 2022 | Tobyhanna State Park Rehabilitates ADA Fishing Pier | Improvements to the ADA fishing pier at Tobyhanna State Park ensure park visitors can enjoy the physical and mental health benefits of fishing.
CAMP HILL, PENNSYLVANIA, THE UNITED STATES, October 5, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As part of the... |
| Sep 22, 2022 | Healthy Lands Week Commences | Healthy Lands Week is kicking off on September 24th.
CAMP HILL, PENNSYLVANIA, THE UNITED STATES, September 22, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation (PPFF) and the planning partners of this inaugural celeb... |
| Sep 14, 2022 | Children and Outdoor Recreation Are a Perfect Match | The Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation releases a new video highlighting the connection between outdoor recreation and human health.
CAMP HILL, PENNSYLVANIA, THE UNITED STATES, September 14, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Pennsylvania’s ... |
| Sep 8, 2022 | Celebrate Maurice K. Goddard’s Vision of Parks for All by Volunteering at One Near You Today | CAMP HILL, PENNSYLVANIA, THE UNITED STATES, September 8, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- September 13, 2022 would have been Maurice K. Goddard’s 110th birthday. To mark that milestone, the Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation (PPFF) invites... |
| Aug 17, 2022 | Penndel Bridge Installed at White Clay Creek Preserve | CAMP HILL, PENNSYLVANIA, THE UNITED STATES, August 17, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation (PPFF), the only non-profit whose mission is Pennsylvania’s state parks and forests, in partnership with the Fri... |
| Aug 10, 2022 | Healthy Lands Week | Join us in hosting volunteer events and programs as part of the first Healthy Lands Week from Sept. 24 to Oct. 2, 2002
CAMP HILL, PENNSYLVANIA, THE UNITED STATES, August 10, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A partnership of organizations, includi... |
| Jul 6, 2022 | Latino Conservation Week Activities | Pennsylvania Parks and Forests, through partnerships with others, will offer opportunities to learn more about the outdoors during Latino Conservation Week.
CAMP HILL, PENNSYLVANIA, THE UNITED STATES, July 6, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The ... |
| Jun 13, 2022 | New Intern Joins Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation | Jeson Lenker at Susquehannock State Park
Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation announces the arrival of a new intern, Jason Lenker.
CAMP HILL, PENNSYLVANIA, THE UNITED STATES, June 13, 2022/EINPresswire.com/ -- The Pennsylvania Parks an... |
| Jun 10, 2022 | Got Art? | June's DIY paint by number based on photographer Sue Radel's eagle photo from Black Moshannon State Park.
Pennsylvania Parks and Forests highlights the monthly do-it-yourself paint by number series and announces new templates available on t... |
| Jun 7, 2022 | Pennsylvania Parks and Forests hires new Public Engagement Coordinator | Brian Swift at York, PA event.
PPFF announces the hiring of Brian Swift as Public Engagement Coordinator
CAMP HILL, PENNSYLVANIA, THE UNITED STATES, June 7, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Camp Hill, PA – The Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Found... |
| Apr 11, 2022 | Pennsylvanians Support Increased Funding for State Parks and Forests | Statewide poll shows widespread, bi-partisan support among likely voters
We call on the members of the General Assembly to utilize a portion of the federal ARP funds provided to Pennsylvania to help fill this backlog so that these lands may... |