Pennsylvania Parks and Forests

“President reviews with finance committee.”

“Organization reviews and analyzes conflict of interest policy as signed and completed by board members annually.”

“All compensation is approved by the board annually through the budget process.”

“Made available upon request.”

“The theme for 2024 was 'leap in', which celebrated the leap year and provided an opportunity to educate, inform, and conserve through various modes. From an educational perspective, we provided articles and information on new ways to recreate in state parks and forests. We used our platforms of newsletters, blogs, and social media, to share information on new opportunities and looked at ways to engage volunteers, both at ppff and through our chapters. This included multiple corporate volunteer days. In this realm, we launched two new volunteer chapters, who hit the ground running. We also provided information, in cooperation with dcnr, on viewing the solar eclipse. Our infographics focused on safety and skill building. We invested in studies to support the long-term viability of the pennsylvania outdoor corps. We expanded our online book club, with twelve virtual meetings, several of which included the authors of the books. We expanded the conservation heritage project website to explore more untold stories, to inspire a new generation of conservationists. Additionally, we also assist in the completion of the state park history book, capturing the history from 2016 -2023. We focused on trail funds to assist parks/forests improve trail conditions. We restored civilian conservation corps structures. 2876 volunteers provided 40,169 hours of service value of volunteer time: 1,345,259.81 233 service projects 165 special events attracting 70,104 people concerts, yoga, paddles, heritage days, fishing derbies, movie nights, and more 190 other events, 12,991 595,533 raised by friends things made possible through ppff and friends groups: 6200 students reached through 210 programs supported through eitc donations 5506 trees planted 4295 students and others reached through 14 outreach events 465 people reached via 10 educational programs 420 miles of trails built or maintained 211 bluebird boxes/bird projects 201trails maintained 35 amphitheaters or other educational facilities built or maintained 30 gardens planted or maintained 24 trail bridges or culverts built or maintained 18 amphitheaters/educational areas 17 roadside cleanups 14 spanish language radio shows held 12 benches 12 buildings, equipment or similar items maintained 12 conservation books discussed 9 color correcting viewfinders placed 8 training programs held for volunteers 8 picnic tables 8 playgrounds built or updated 7 corporate volunteer days 5 banquet tables 4 playgrounds maintained 4 historic structures maintained 3 interns 3 lnt programs 2 videos released 2 ada canoe and kayak launches installed 2 interpretive panels placed 1 fishing pier 1 ranger e-bike purchased 1 campground host golf cart 1 public webinar held 1 picnic pavilion 1 large fire ring educational supplies purchased- water quality test kits, program supplies, etc pa outdoor corps crews support taxidermy projects bus transportation fees paid to reduce transportation barriers”

“Cost of items resold 220,036 cost of items resold -220,036”