Conserve.
Protect.
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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Friends of Kings Gap: Holiday Open House 2023
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Just over a week left! Know someone who is helping do great things stewarding PA`s state parks and forests? We want to recognize them! Nominations are open until December 15 for 7 different awards. Find details by clicking the link in our bio!
#Volunteerism #Stewardship #PAParksAndForests #PAStateParks #PAStateForests
Happy 15th Anniversary, Friends of Pig Pocono State Park! Thank you for all you do for Big Pocono State Park!
If you are interested in joining or starting a friends group near you, check out a chapter from the link in the bio!
#PAParksAndForests #Volunteerism #Conservation
It`s #WorldSoilDay! How does modern day construction affect #soil and its surrounding habitat? Check out today`s blog by Stephanie Evans, Senior #Geoscientist at the @PADCNR, Bureau of Geological Survey
Visit the news & blog link in the bio!
📸 Bureau of Geologic Survey’s Educational Series 09: Landslides.
#Conservation #Geology #PAParksAndForests
We`ve got great gift for the outdoorsy adventurer in your life! Check out the online store - link in the bio!
#WelcomeToTheBarkSide #MayTheForestBeWithYou #hats #PAParksPassport #Stickers #Badges #Patches #Calendar #ReusableToteBag #PurpleLizardMaps #Bandana #HikingMedallion #HappyCamper
🎉✨ We`re Celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities! 🌍🤝 At PPFF, we embrace diversity and inclusion. Explore how we help expand accessibility in PA`s state parks and forests for everyone and check out our "Outdoors for Everyone," a program of removing barriers to participation in outdoor recreation by visiting the link in the bio!
#IDPWD #InclusionMatters #OutdoorsForEveryone #CelebrateDiversity 🌟
Get ready to lace up those sneakers for spring and join us for a Happy Little 5K from April 22-28, 2024! Registration helps fund tree plantings for PA state parks and forests. Visit our link in the bio to read more or to register!
#HappyLittle5K #RunForTheTrees #BobRoss #BobRoss5K #Pennsylvania
🌿 Explore the beauty of sustainable presents that keep on giving back. 🎁 Visit the Living Gifts link in our bio to discover thoughtful options that make a lasting impact. Let`s cultivate a world of meaningful gestures! #LivingGifts #SustainableGiving #GiftsThatGrow 🌍✨
#PAStateParks #PAParksAndForests #Pennsylvania
Happy 18th Anniversary, #FriendsofOilCreekStatePark! Thank you for all you do for #OilCreekStatePark!
If you are interested in joining or starting a friends group near you, check out the link in our bio!
#Volunteer #volunteerism #Stewardship #PAParksAndForests
Don`t forget to join us this afternoon for the PPFF #VirtualBookClub as we talk about #TheNatureFix by @Florence999 - Grab your book, your lunch, and log in for 12pm on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. For more info or to join us, visit the link in the bio
#Nature #Conservation #PAParksAndForests
On this Giving Tuesday, we give thanks for your support for the many projects donors like you have helped fund! If you would like to support our mission for outdoor recreation for everyone, stewardship, volunteerism, and education, please consider giving by using the link in our bio. <---Swipe for more project photos --->
#GivingTuesday #OutdoorsForAll #OutdoorRecreation #Stewardship #PAParksAndForests #Accessibility #ADAPlayground #MobiMats #Enviroscapes #TreePlanting #Education #Seniors
RESTOCK and NEW MECHANDISE! Don`t forget the Adventurer in your life this holiday season! Check out our online store [link in the bio!] <--swipe for merch pics-->
#CyberMonday #PAStateParks #PAParksAndForests #OutdoorRecreation #MayTheForestBeWithYou #HappyCamper #Beanies #Calendars #StockingStuffers#Patches #Stickers #WelcomeToTheBarkSide
Know someone who is helping do great things stewarding PA`s state parks and forests? We want to recognize them! Nominations are open until December 15 for 7 different awards. Find details by clicking the link in our bio!
#Volunteerism #Stewardship #PAParksAndForests #PAStateParks #PAStateForests
Did you know that state parks help boost their local economy? When you shop the #PPFF online store, profits go back into helping parks and forests with accessible equipment, #stewardship projects, native plantings, education, and training. This #SmallBusinessSaturday, give back to PA`s parks and forests when you shop our online store [link in the bio!] <--swipe for merch pics-->
Skip the lines and #OptOutside today! Whether it`s a few minutes forest bathing or a few miles trekking in the woods, getting outdoors is beneficial to your mental, physical, and emotional health!
Photo by Sandy Pavlik, #KeystoneStatePark #MentalHealth #PhysicalHealth #EmotionalHealth #PAParksAndForests
Don`t forget to vote for your favorite photos from this years photo contest! Find the 6 categories by clicking on the link in our bio. Deadline to vote is Sunday, Nov. 26.
Have you heard of PPFF`s #VirtualBookClub yet?! What are some books you would like to see on our discussion list for 2024? Drop your recommendations for books on nature, the outdoors, and adventure/travel writing in the comments or send us a message!
#PAStateParks #PAParksAndForests #BookClub #Nature #Conservation #GoodReads
Happy 12th Anniversary, #FriendsofNockamixonStatePark! Thank you for all you do for #NockamixonStatePark!
If you are interested in joining or starting a friends group near you, click on our link in the bio!
#FriendsGroup #PAStateParks #PAStateForests #PAParksAndForests
Thank you to everyone who donated during ExtraGive! With donors like you, together we can ensure that parks and forests are welcoming, accessible, and sustainable. If you would still like to donate to support our mission, please visit the link in our bio!
#ExtraGive #Volunteerism #Stewardship #PAParksAndForests
Visitors to the #BunkerHill area of #MichauxStateForest will soon be greeted with more information on the cultural and natural history of the area. Your support of PPFF, along with grants from the Alexander Stewart MD Foundation and @BassProShops and @Cabellas Outdoor Fund, supported the purchase and installation of a kiosk.
#PAParksAndForests #PAStateForests #PAStateParks
Are you a good camping neighbor? Check out the basic camping etiquette infographic if you are looking to start camping or brush up as a reminder!
#Camping #OutdoorRecreation LNT #LeaveNoTrace #OutdoorSafety #NationalCampingDay