Conserve.
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Enhance.
We are the official nonprofit partner of your Pennsylvania State Parks & Forests
Pinchot State Forest
photo by Colin Xu
We are a Pennsylvania nonprofit organization working to provide a voice for our 124 state parks and 2.2 million acres of forest land.
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Looking for a unique gift idea for the outdoorsy person in your life? Sign them up for the Bob Ross Run for the Tree`s Happy Little (Virtual) 5k. They don`t have to be a runner to participate - they can walk, run, roll, or hike any place outdoors at their pace. Proceeds from registration go towards planting trees in PA state parks and forests. Learn more and register by clicking the link in the bio!
You can download a printable "gift certificate" after you`ve registered at: https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/-/media/Project/Websites/dnr/Documents/PRD/New/HLTGift.pdf
#UniqueGift #GiftThatGivesBack #ConservationGift #Conservation #PAParksAndForests
Today is the last day to vote! Head over to our Facebook albums, select one of the six categories, and click on the photos you want to see win the People`s Choice award! Then repeat for the other categories. Click on the link in the bio!
#PhotoContest #LeapIn #NaturePhotography #StateParks #ILoveMyStateParks
Did you know visiting state parks and forests helps keep small businesses in those communities thrive? Don`t forget to pop into your local community shops this small business Saturday!
📸 Gloria Benfer, Vosburg Neck State Park
It`s a great day to #OptOutside! Skip the lines and enjoy time in nature instead! Let us know in the comments or tag us in your photos of the state park or forest you visit today. We`ll draw a random winner for a sticker!
📸 Simon Wachholz, Black Moshannon State Park
#ILoveMyStatePark #GetOutside #GoOutdoors #NatureSoothesTheSoul #MyHappyPlace #PAParksAndForests #StatePark #StateForest
The Friends of Promised Land State Park have joined PPFF! For more info or learn how to get involved, click on the link in the bio and select "News, blogs, and press releases"
📸 Andrew Summers, Promised Land State Park
#FriendsOfChapmanStatePark #Volunteer #Conservation #ILoveMyStateParks #StatePark
We raised over $10,000 through during #ExtraGive because of your generosity. Thank you to all the donors, ExtraGive team, and Presenting Sponsors, High Foundation and Murry Foundation. If you would like still support PPFF and our mission to ensure a memorable experience outdoors for everyone for years to come, visit us online. Link is in the bio!
#Conservation #Accessibility #OutdoorRecreation
Come join our team! We are hiring a part-time Office and Online Retail Facilitator. Deadline to apply is Nov. 29, 2024. For additional information, visit the posting online by clicking on the link in our bio!
#WereHiring #PAParksAndForests #Nonprofit
Get ready for the holiday season with gifts for the adventurer in your life! Pop into our online store for a passport, maps, memberships, hats, books, stickers, calendars, and so much more: Store Link in the bio!
#Gifts #Adventure #GetOutside #Conservation #GiftGiving #ILoveMyStateParks #PAParksAndForests
Thank you to everyone who participated in ExtraGive yesterday and donated to PPFF! We couldn`t do the work we do without generous donors like you!
Missed it but still want to be a part of of helping supporting PPFF`s mission? Donate anytime - go to the link in the bio and select "Donate Today"
#Conservation #StateParks #stateforests
Come join our team! We are hiring a part-time Office and Online Retail Facilitator. Deadline to apply is Nov. 29, 2024. For additional information, visit the posting online by clicking on the link in our bio!
#WereHiring #PAParksAndForests #Nonprofit
We`re in the home stretch of #ExtraGive! This 24-hour giving event helps stretch donations into additional funds to steward PA`s state parks and forests. Everyone who donates between 10-11pm today will receive an "I Love My State Parks" sticker! Link in the bio!
Also, everyone who donates to PPFF anytime Nov. 22, 2024, will be entered for a drawing for an REI Daypack.
#IGiveExtra #PAParksAndForests #Conservation #Volunteering #Education #Heritage #ILoveMyStateParks
It`s Primetime with #ExtraGive! This 24-hour giving event helps stretch donations into additional funds to steward PA`s state parks and forests. Everyone who donates between 7-8pm today will receive a PPFF coaster (made from recycled tires)! Link in the bio!
Also, everyone who donates to PPFF anytime Nov. 22, 2024, will be entered for a drawing for an REI Daypack.
#IGiveExtra #PAParksAndForests #Conservation #Volunteering #Education #Heritage
Get ready for Happy Hour with #ExtraGive! When you donate through the 24-hour giving event, you can help support PA state parks and forests. When you donate between 5-6pm today, you will be entered for a drawing of 2 Ohiopyle State Park Silicone cups! Link in the bio to donate now!
Also, everyone who donates anytime today, will be entered for a drawing for an REI Daypack.
#IGiveExtra #PAParksAndForests #HappyHour #Conservation #Volunteering #Education #Heritage
Be the envy of the lunch table! Any donations made from 12-1 PM will not only get you entered into a drawing for a PPFF Lunch Bag, but they will also be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $1,000 thanks to a generous donor. Link in the bio to donate!
Plus, anyone who donates all day will be entered into a drawing for an REI Daypack. You can donate as much as you want, as many times as you want throughout the day.
#ExtraGive #IGiveExtra #PAParksAndForests #Accessibility #Conservation #Diversity #Restoration #Education #PAHeritage #ConservationHeritage
Huge thank you to our guests @PADCNR Secretary Cindy Dunn, Mike, and Allen on our live chat this morning! And, thank you to Author Allen Dieterich-Ward who has donated a signed copy of his new book, "Cradle of Conservation", as an additional drawing for everyone who donates throughout the day! Click the link in the bio to donate!
Stay hydrated all day! Any donations made from 7-8am will get entered into a drawing for this REI #OptOutside Water Bottle. Plus, anyone who donates all day, will be entered into a drawing for an REI Daypack. You can donate as much as you want, as many times as you want throughout the day. Link in the bio!
#ExtraGive #IGiveExtra #PAParksAndForests #Accessibility #Conservation #Diversity #Restoration #Education #PAHeritage #ConservationHeritage
Kick off #ExtraGive at 12am November 22! Any donations made until 1am will get an "Advice from the Night Sky" bookmark and be entered into a drawing for an REI Daypack. You can donate as much as you want, as many times as you want throughout the day. Learn more or donate at by clicking on the link in the bio!
#ExtraGive #IGiveExtra #PAParksAndForests #Accessibility #Conservation #Diversity #Restoration #Education #PAHeritage #ConservationHeritage
Tina, PPFF`s Chair of the Board of Directors, has an important message as we prepare for ExtraGive!
Starting tomorrow, November 22, 2024, at 12 AM, join us for a 24-hour day of giving. Your contributions throughout the day will help PPFF qualify for additional funding and match goals.
Look out for special hours during the event for chances to win prizes or be entered into exclusive drawings. You can donate preset amounts or choose your own amount as many times as you wish throughout the day! Link in the bio!
Thank you for being an essential part of our mission; we couldn`t achieve our goals without generous donors like you!
#ExtraGive #IGiveExtra #Conservation #StatePark #ILoveMyStatePark
Join us for an exciting live chat this Friday, November 22, 2024, at 10 AM!
We’ll be discussing ExtraGive with Marci and Pam, featuring special guests: DCNR Secretary Cindy Dunn, Education Volunteer of the Year Mike Teeter, and Author Allen Dieterich-Ward.
During this chat, we will also unveil a match goal for donations—don’t miss out on how your contributions can make an even greater impact!
Tune in live on our Facebook, YouTube, or LinkedIn channels and be part of this inspiring conversation! (Links in the Bio)
#ExtraGive #LiveChat #StateParks #Conservation #ILoveMyStateParks #Heritage @PADCNR @OneEyeWanderz
Make your donation go farther with ExtraGive this Friday, Nov. 22, 2024! By donating through this 24-hour event, you can help fund conservation efforts, installing ADA and accessible equipment, provide scholarships for transportation, and education and training opportunities in PA state parks and forests. Link in the bio!
Prizes Include:
12-1am: All donors - bookmark
7-8am: Drawing for an REI Water Bottle
12-1pm: Drawing for PPFF Lunch Bag
1:00-1:01PM: Magic Minute - PPFF Sticker
5-6pm: 2 Drink Cups
7-8pm: PPFF Coaster
10-11pm: All donors - I Love My SP Sticker
#ExtraGive #IGiveExtra #Conservation #Educaiton #Heritage #PAParksAndForests #PPFF #InvasiveSpecies