Pennsylvania’s outdoors have shaped our stories for 250 years—and we’re just getting started. To celebrate this milestone, the Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation invites you to take part in 250 Celebrations Bingo: a fun, flexible way to explore parks and forests, give back, and share what the outdoors means to you. There’s no wrong way to participate. Complete one square or the whole card. Go at your own pace. Start anytime. How It Works
- Download your 250 Celebrations Bingo card
- Complete activities throughout the year—big or small
- Submit your progress anytime using our online form
- Optional: share photos or stories to inspire others
🎉 Rolling participation is open all year
Submissions received by October 31, 2026 will be included in our year-end celebration and prize drawings.
Primary: Online Form (Official)
This is how recognition and incentives are tracked.
Secondary: Social Sharing (Optional, Fun)
Post along the way using:
- #FreedomToExplorePA
- #250Celebrations
- #CaringForWhatWeShare
- @
Suggested language: “Working on my Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation 250 Celebrations Bingo—one square at a time!”
Tertiary: Email us at [email protected]
- A photo of your bingo card or
- A short list of squares completed
- Optional photo or sentence
- If desired, written permission to use your photo digitally or in print media.
Why Participate
- Discover new parks, programs, and stories
- Support conservation and accessibility
- Be part of a statewide community celebrating 250 years of outdoor heritage
- Get recognized as a 250 Celebrations Champion
What Everyone Gets
- Inclusion on the 250 Celebrations Participants Page
- Digital “250 Celebrations Champion” badge
- Eligibility for monthly spotlights
Feel free to submit at any time! No need to complete them all—but completed cards will be eligible for a special prize drawing.
Each month:
- We will feature 3–5 participants (stories, photos, or shout-outs)
- Random drawings for a small PPFF prize
- Highlight one Bingo square theme (e.g., “Volunteer Month”)
End-of-Year Celebration
All submissions received by 10.31.2026
- Enter a grand prize drawing
- Recognized collectively in a year-end post or event
- Eligible for a limited-edition 250 commemorative item
For every complete Bingo card, the Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation will:
- Plant a tree
- Make an investment in improved accessibility