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Meet Byron Guy, a spark for Ohio State Parks!

Byron Guy wears many different hats regarding Ohio State Parks. His work includes the Buckeye Trail Association, E.G.G.S. Hike, OH/KY American Discovery Trail ™, and more. He recently used his birthday to create a Facebook Fundraiser for the Ohio State Parks Foundation, and we caught up with him to explain why and share his donor story. “What is your…

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Kick Your Cabin Fever – Support Ohio State Parks!

Free event – Celebrate the Take A Hike program at Nocterra Brewing Co. with the Ohio State Parks Foundation! Join former Ohio Governor Bob Taft, and other leaders of the Ohio State Parks Foundation (OSPF), a non-profit organization focused on enhancing, preserving, and protecting Ohio State Parks. Governor Taft will share the vision of the foundation and we’ll celebrate…

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Support The Ohio State Parks Foundation This Giving Season

The Ohio State Parks Foundation wishes to convey a heartfelt thank you to our donors, corporate sponsors, local friends groups and our community for making a difference in people’s lives through your support this past year.  Together, we’ve been able to accomplish our mission of enhancing Ohio State Parks in many ways. Review Our 2022 Impact New kayak launches,…

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Pay Homage to Ohio State Parks Foundation

We are excited to share details about an affiliation between the Ohio State Parks Foundation and the Columbus-based vintage inspired clothing company, HOMAGE. Throughout the month of September, HOMAGE will share the mission of the Ohio State Parks Foundation with its customers, encouraging them to make a donation during the checkout process. Founded in 2007, HOMAGE turns back the…

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Giving Back Together

NEEF’s National Public Lands Day (NPLD) is the nation’s largest single-day volunteer event for public lands. Established in 1994 and held annually on the fourth Saturday in September, this celebration brings out thousands of volunteers to help restore and improve public lands around the country. Learn more about Public Lands Day Ohio State Parks Foundation is launching a promotional…

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Marina Grand Opening

Last week, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources officially opened the new family-friendly boat owners haven, the Alum Creek State Park Marina. It was a weekend of events, complete with boat safety inspections and life jacket fittings, touch-a-truck, sailing demonstrations, creek tours, and a traditional ribbon cutting attended by LT Governor John Husted. The Sneak Peek event on Friday…

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Ohio State Parks Foundation Receives Grant from J.W. & M.H. Straker Charitable Foundation

Grant will be used for construction of new ADA playground at Dillon State Park FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Lisa Daris, lisa.daris@ohiostateparksfoundation.org COLUMBUS, Ohio (July 14, 2022) – The Ohio State Parks Foundation (OSPF) has received a grant from the J.W. & M.H. Straker Charitable Foundation to create an ADA playground at Dillon State Park, a 2,285-acre park located in…

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