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    • May 12, 2024
    • May 19, 2024
    • State Parks Nationwide
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    Welcome to “I Love My State Parks Week” Join us and share your appreciation for our most cherished places – the state parks.

    All National Association of State Parks Foundations (NASPF) members, state parks foundations, friends' groups, state park agencies, and partners are invited and encouraged to share and amplify the “I Love My State Parks Week” content and daily themes on their own social platforms with the help of the Social Media Kit.

    “I Love My State Parks Week” ends with a Day of Service on Sunday, May 19. Register your Day of Service so we can celebrate and share your great efforts!

    We offer a Proclamation Template to engage your governors and local public officials to designate May 12 - 19, 2024 as “I Love My State Parks Week”.

    We are encouraging State Parks Foundations and Friends groups to host in-park events and post photos and use the hashtags:  #ILOVEMYSTATEPARKS, #ILOVEMYSTATEPARKSWEEK , and #NASPF and use graphics provided in the Social Media Kit.

    Social Media Kit

    Proclamation Template

    EMAIL QUESTIONS TO INFO@NASPF.ORG


    The National Association for State Park Foundations provides a national voice as advocates for all state parks. There are more than 8,500 state parks and forests covering 18.6 million acres with 52,600 miles of trails. NASPF supports and advocates for the army of volunteers and Friends groups that help care for these state parks and forests.  As a 501(c)(3) incorporated organization, NASPF connects, builds, elevates, and empowers these member statewide non-profit partners of America’s state parks and advocates for them. Full membership is open to all nonprofit groups directly supporting their state parks and affiliate membership is open to individuals, other organizations, and corporate entities that want to support our mission and goals.

    • October 21, 2024
    • 4:00 PM
    • October 24, 2024
    • 12:00 PM
    • Rocky Gap Lodge and Casino on Rocky Gap State Park, Maryland


    We are excited to announce that the National Association of Parks Foundations (NASPF) will be hosting our annual conference from October 21-24, 2024, at the beautiful Rocky Gap Lodge and Casino in Maryland. This year's theme, "Making Connections," is all about forging new partnerships, enhancing accessibility, and expanding our fundraising capabilities.
    Conference Details:

    • Dates: October 21-24, 2024
    • Location: Rocky Gap Lodge and Casino on Rocky Gap State Park, Maryland
    • Room Rates: $129 per night, plus approximately $40 in taxes and fees
    • Conference Fee: TBA
    • Discounts will be available for members

    We'll kick off with a welcome reception on the evening of October 21, followed by two full days of sessions on October 22 and 23. The conference will conclude with a half-day of sessions on October 24, allowing for departures in the afternoon.

    This year’s lineup will feature expert speakers across various sectors, focused on fundraising, accessibility, and building effective partnerships. We are also open to suggestions for additional content or themes that you believe would be beneficial. If you have a suggestion or request for sessions, please reach out to Marci Mowery at mmowery-ppff@pa.net

    Early Registration Coming Soon:
    Stay tuned for more information on early registration and a detailed agenda. We encourage you to mark your calendars and prepare to join us for a series of engaging and informative sessions designed to strengthen our collective impact on state parks and communities.

    We look forward to welcoming you to Maryland this fall for a meaningful and productive gathering.

Past events

September 11, 2023 NASPF Annual Conference
May 14, 2023 I Love My State Parks Week
October 13, 2022 NASPF Annual Conference
May 08, 2022 I Love My State Parks Week
May 03, 2021 NASPF Annual Conference
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