The PA Parks and Forests Foundation, the only non-profit whose mission is Pennsylvania’s state parks and forests, is launching its new website this week. They invite visitors to explore the new design and features.

The new website, populated with beautiful photos from Pennsylvania’s state parks and forests, has been designed to provide a user-friendly experience. The site allows users to learn more about how to become engage in state parks and forests—from attending events, joining a friends group (or perhaps starting one!), or becoming a Steward of Penn’s Woods.

Users can also download informational factsheets and newsletter, sign up for electronic newsletters, and will soon be able to follow our blog.

A webstore holds items that assist the park and forests enthusiast explore their state parks and forests—from the ever-popular Pennsylvania State Parks and Forests Passport to the fun wearable checklist of parks and forests, there is something to appeal to everyone.

“We are excited to unveil the new website,” says Marci Mowery, President of the Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation. “It allows enthusiasts to become involved in their parks and forests—whether at an event, volunteering, or donating. The website also unveils the new mission statement of the Foundation, which is "to inspire stewardship of Pennsylvania’s state parks and forests through public engagement in volunteerism, recreation and conservation.”

For more information on programs, initiatives and special events, visit the PA Parks & Forests Foundation website.  Click Here to sign up for regular updates from the Foundation,  Like them on Facebook or Follow them on Twitter.

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