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The Ohio State Parks Foundation names Dr. Marcia Latta as New Chair

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 10, 2025 Contact: Lisa Daris, lisa.daris@ohiostateparksfoundation.org Ohio State Parks Foundation NamesDr. Marcia Sloan Latta as New Chair COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio State Parks Foundation (OSPF) named Dr. Marcia Sloan Latta as chair, effective the end of March. Dr. Latta is a founding member having served since its creation in 2021. She succeeds Bob Taft, former…

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OSPF Monthly – March Newsletter

Check out the March edition of Ohio State Parks Foundation Monthly for information on the Grandma Gatewood Virtual Challenge, our new Tree and Bench Program, learn where you can go mushroom hunting in Ohio and more from OSPF! 

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Introducing the Grandma Gatewood (Virtual) Challenge

5 Miles x 5 Hikes x 5 Parks x 5 Weeks Be sure to register by Sunday, April 27 on Grandma Gatewood Day and so you’ll have 5 weeks to complete the challenge! Price: $35 includes finisher’s patch Official t-shirt – special $10 add-on Hiking is on-your-own at any 76 of Ohio’s beautiful state parks! Who is Grandma Gatewood?Grandma…

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Ohio State Parks Foundation 2024 Year End Update

Projects Thanks to individual donors, grantors, and corporate sponsors, the Ohio State Parks Foundation funded multiple projects in 2024. Projects included: Events In addition to the annual Kick-off to Summer event held each year at the Alum Creek Marina, the foundation co-hosted a Pollinator Power event with the Aviation Energy Center in September at John Bryan State Park. The…

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OSPF Speaker Series Poll

Your Opinion Counts! Help the Ohio State Parks Foundation plan future events by answering the questions below: First Name Last Name Email Please let us know which topics you are interested in hearing about at an upcoming event: Environment Native American Culture An Insider’s Guide to Ohio State Parks – Where to go, what to do to maximize your…

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Ohio State Parks Foundation and RV Wholesalers Offering Membership Gifts at the Ohio State Fair’s ODNR Park

OSPF and RVWholesalers set up at ODNR Park at the Ohio State Fair

The Ohio State Parks Foundation (OSPF) and RV Wholesalers, an official sponsor of the Ohio State Parks, are offering membership gifts to current and new members of OSPF’s Heart of Parks program who visit their table, which will be located in the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Park at the Ohio State Fair, which runs from July 24…

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Vote For Your Favorite Ohio State Parks

Back by popular demand, the Ohio State Parks Foundation is once again encouraging park enthusiasts from throughout the state to Vote For Your Favorite Park! Last year Hocking Hills and Lake White were the top vote-getters. Who will it be this year?? Starting on Earth Day, April 22nd, you can show your love for your favorite State Park, broken down...

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Health and Wellness Benefits of the Outdoors

As park enthusiasts, we know that heading outdoors means more than just getting some exercise or a way to spend the afternoon, it is a key component of our health and overall well-being. We understand that spending time in nature makes us feel better, both physically and mentally.   Whether it’s hiking, biking, kayaking, or even camping, let’s break down…

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