Friends Groups are composed of volunteers who share a passion for their local state parks and forests.
These dedicated individuals contribute their time, energy, and creativity to steward the natural spaces they enjoy and connect new visitors to these places.
Each year, Friends Groups throughout the state dedicate thousands of volunteer hours to improve the visitor experience, protect and enrich the natural landscape, and offer educational and recreational activities in state parks and forests.
The formation of this new Friends Group at Chapman State Park comes at a time when volunteerism and community involvement are more important than ever.
"The park is looking forward to working with our new Friends Group,” said Cody Miller, Park Manager at Chapman State Park. “They’ll bring new opportunities for education and recreation to the community."
Located in Warren County, Chapman State Park encompasses 862 acres of natural beauty and offers year-round recreational opportunities such as hiking, boating, cross-country skiing, and wildlife observation.
The Friends of Chapman State Park will focus on enhancing these features, organizing events, and engaging with the local community to promote conservation, volunteerism, fundraising, and outdoor recreation.
For more information on this new Friends group, contact Jayne Karges, Chair, at djekarges7@gmail.com.
“Each Friends Group is unique,” said PPFF President, Marci Mowery. “They come together to work alongside state park or forest staff for the betterment of place. Not only do they bring volunteer time, they bring financial resources and different perspectives.”
For more information on how to join the Friends of Chapman State Park, or any of the other 45+ Friends Groups across Pennsylvania, visit the PA Parks and Forests Foundation website to learn more.
[Posted: November 18, 2024] PA Environment Digest
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