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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 R.B. Winter – Monthly Volunteer Days
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Volunteerism, Trails, and Stewardship – A Day of Learning with PPFF and Keystone Trails Association
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Last weekend saw representatives of some of our Chapters come together at R.B. Winter State Park to share ideas and energy. Volunteers in our 45+ Friends Groups help make your experiences in PA state parks and forests more enjoyable and accessible.
If you are interested in joining a Friends Group in your local state park or forest, click on the "Join a Friends Group" link in the bio.
#Volunteer #Conservation #PAParksAndForests
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Are you interested in exploring outdoor work in PA`s public lands like state parks, state forests, and local communities? Applications for the PA Outdoor Corps, for both youth 15+ and adults, are now being accepted across 3 different Crews. For more information, click on the link in the bio.
#OutdoorConservation #Conservation #WorkOutdoors #ExploreCareers #PAOutdoorCorps
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Book launch with Allen Dieterich-Ward at @ShippensburgU - Join us for a reception, discussion, and book signing on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at Stewart Hall. Proceeds from the book sale at this event will benefit PPFF, which goes back into supporting PA state parks and forests!
#Conservation #PAHistory #History #ConservationHeritage
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Whether its interacting on social media, donating, or volunteering - tell us why you support PPFF in the comments! We`ll draw a random winner for a sticker!
Want to know more about us? Visit our website at PAParksAndForests.org
#Conservation #Volunteering #Education #History #Diversity #Health #OutdoorRecreation
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Discover the inspiring story of Rosalie Edge—an early champion of women’s rights who became a fierce advocate for wildlife. Her determination led to the creation of Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, protecting countless birds and inspiring generations. Read more about her legacy - click on the link in the bio!
#ConservationHero #HawkMountain #Conservation #RosalieEdge #PAConservationHeritage #PAHeritage #PAParksAndForests
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Thank you to @peoplefirstfcu who donated to the tree-planting fund in the name of their members who opted out of paper statements. They helped put their generosity in the ground last week at Tobyhanna State Park!
#Conservation #Volunteer #Donate #PAParksAndForests #StateParks
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Registration is now open! Spend time outdoors, get cool swag, and help fund tree plantings across PA in state parks and forests. Sign up for the Bob Ross Run for the Trees - Happy Little (virtual) 5K and run, walk, or roll over the finish line on your time during April 19-27, 2025 🌳🎨🌳Click on the link in the bio!
#HappyLittle5K #BobRoss #HappyLittleTrees #RunForTheTrees #Conservation #5k #Running #Biking #TrailRunning #Walking #PAParksAndForests
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Celebrate your friends and family with a living gift! Make a donation towards a project, education, history, or preservation of your choice in their name - click on the link in the bio to learn more!
#LivingGifts #BirthdayGift #AnniversaryGift #HolidayGift #Conservation #History #PAParksAndForests
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Don`t forget to register! Volunteerism, Trails, and Stewardship! November 16, 2024 in Marysville, Pa -
Join @KeystoneTrails Association & PPFF for a Symposium for Trail Clubs, Conservation Volunteers, and Park and Forest Friends Groups! Come together to learn, connect, and celebrate! Learn more and register - click on the link in the bio!
#PAParksAndForests #Volunteer #Conservation #FriendsGroup #Education #Trail #TrailCare
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Join us tomorrow for the next book club on October 30, 2024! Grab a copy of "Blue Highways" by William Least Heat-Moon and join us by clicking on the link in the bio and selecting "Book Club"
#WilliamLeastHalfMoon #BlueHighways #Free #BookClub #PAParksAndForests
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Happy Anniversary to the Friend`s Groups who celebrate in October! We are grateful for the volunteers who spend countless hours helping to support their parks or forests needs. If you are interested in joining the conservation, education, and fundraising efforts in a state park or forest near you, visit our chapters page by clicking on the link in the bio
Friends of Caledonia State Park -19 years
Friends of Canoe Creek -11 years
Friends of Buchanan State Forest - 9 years
#FriendsGroup #Volunteer #Conservation #stateparks #stateforests #PAParksAndForests
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We are all about making the role of the volunteer easier, so that they can improve the camping experience for visitors to state parks.
Recently, funds from your purchases at the Ohiopyle retail shop were used to buy a golf cart for the campground host. Hosts are volunteers who do a variety of tasks--greeting visitors, providing information, light maintenance, camp checks, and more.
#Volunteer #Ohiopyle
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Check out the latest PPFF Newsletter for Fall 2024. Snag your copy at by clicking on the link in the bio and selecting "PPFF Publications". Newsletters are under the "Penn`s Steward" Tab.
#Newsletter #Conservation #PennsStewards
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Join the celebration of the induction of Erie Bluffs State park into the @oldgrowthforestnetwork on Oct. 28, 2024 at 11am. This is the 33rd Old-Growth Forest to be inducted in PA. A short ceremony will occur followed by a guided hike into the Duck Run Ravine. Wear sturdy shoes and please bring your own water bottle. For more information, visit their website by clicking on the link in our bio!
#Conservation #OldGrowthNetwork #Trees #SaveTheTrees #Erie #ErieBluffs #PAParksAndForests
Erie Bluffs State Park contains over 430 acres of forest in various stages of growth. The oldest trees grow near the shoreline of Lake Erie, and several are close to state champion status. The tree canopy is species rich, with large red oaks and sugar maple on the edge of the Duck Run Ravine. Other trees present include red maple, black cherry, Eastern hemlock, black oak, American hophornbeam, tulip poplar, sassafras, pignut hickory, bitternut hickory, black locust, and linden.
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As the seasons change, take time to stop and reflect. Spend some downtime painting with Melodie`s latest paint-by-number inspired by Cindy Snow`s photo at Lehigh Gorge. Download your copies - or past coloring sheets - by clicking on the link in the bio and selectiong "Piant/Color by Number series"
#PaintByNumber #FreeDownload #Coloring #Meditation #LehighGorge #PAParksAndForests
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Wilderness Wheels in action! Students had an unforgettable hands-on experience exploring erosion, watersheds, and runoff at Little Buffalo State Park. From testing stream health to building filtration systems, they applied classroom lessons outdoors—rain or shine!
#OutdoorLearning #WildernessWheels #Education #Conservation #FieldTrip #LittleBuffaloStatePark #PAParksAndForests
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Holiday season is just around the corner. Start your gift giving with PPFF swag or send them on adventures with the PA Parks Passport. Check out our store - click on the link in the bio!
#PAPassport #StateParks #PAParksAndForests #Adventure #GiveAdventure
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Happy New Friends Day! We could use a friends like you all across PA. We have over 45 Friends Groups who would love having you around. The Chapter volunteers help support the state parks and forests in their area locally with conservation efforts, special projects, fundraising, and education. Find a local Friend`s Group near you by clicking on our link in the bio and selecting "Find a Friends Group"
#NewFriendsDay #Volunteer #Conservation #AFriendLikeYou #PAParksAndForests #Friend
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We are all about making the role of the volunteer easier, so that they can improve the camping experience for visitors to state parks!
Recently, funds from your purchases at the Ohiopyle retail shop were used to buy a golf cart for the campground host. Hosts are volunteers who do a variety of tasks--greeting visitors, providing information, light maintenance, camp checks, and more.
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Mark your calendars and join Allen Dieterich-Ward on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024 at the New Cumberland Public Library as he talks about his new book, Cradle of Conservation.
#Conservation #ConservationHeritage #History #PAHistory
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