Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation Establishes New Friends of Chapman State Park Chapter

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The Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation (PPFF) has launched a new Friends Group dedicated to supporting and enhancing Chapman Sate Park. 

Friends Groups are composed of volunteers who share a passion for their local state parks and forests. The individuals will contribute time, energy and creativity to steward the natural spaces they enjoy, along with connecting 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 park is looking forward to working with our new Friends Group,” states Cody Miller, Park Manager at Champman State Park. “They’ll bring new opportunities for education and recreation to the community."

Chapman State Park is located in Warren County. The state park encompasses 862 acres of natural beauty and offers year around recreational opportunities. 

The Friends of Chapman State Park will focus on enhancing current features, organizing events, and engaging with the local community to promote conservation, volunteerism, fundraising, and outdoor recreation. 

“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, the bring financial resources and different perspectives.”

More information on Friends Groups can be found here.