November 2023 E-Newsletter
Ottawa County Parks Foundation – November Newsletter Happy National Gratitude Month! With Thanksgiving around the corner, it is a great time to reflect on what we are grateful for. With the …
Fireside Chat – December
Join us Thursday, December 7 at 8:30 AM for a Fireside Chat in front of the fire place at the Nature Education Center. The speaker for December is Coordinator Natural …
October 2023 E-Newsletter
Ottawa County Parks Foundation – October Newsletter Fall Colors in Ottawa County Parks Fall leaves add a new layer of beauty to nature. The leaves go from green to vibrant …
September 2023 E-Newsletter
Ottawa County Parks Foundation – September Newsletter Join Us for the Ottawa County Parks Foundation’s Annual Meeting Bench Sponsorship Opportunities along the Idema Explorers Trail Are you looking for a …
OCPF 2023 Newsletter
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August 2023 E-Newsletter
Ottawa County Parks Foundation – August Newsletter Donor Spotlight: Jessica Gregory A special thank you to Jessica Gregory and mi EcoBUZZ for this video. Featured Plant: Dogbane by Bobbi Sabine Spreading dogbane …
OCPF Annual Meeting
Join us on October 12, 2023 from 5 to 6 PM for the Ottawa County Parks Foundation’s Annual Meeting at the Nature Education Center at Hemlock Crossing. Come and enjoy …
July 2023 E-Newsletter
Ottawa County Parks Foundation – July Newsletter Grand Explorers’ Trail Race Thank you to all of the runners, volunteers, and sponsors who came out and enjoyed two of the great …
June 2023 E-Newsletter
Ottawa County Parks Foundation – June Newsletter My Story By Shelly Stephens Last spring, I looked forward to my retirement and had a long list of fun things I wanted …
May 2023 E-Newsletter
Ottawa County Parks Foundation – May Newsletter A Natural Oasis for All Have you sat on the Lake Michigan shore with your eyes closed, listening to the rolling waves? A gentle …
April 2023 E-Newsletter
Ottawa County Parks Foundation – April Newsletter Supporter Spotlight: Judy Tuttle My initial involvement with Ottawa County Parks was joining Friends of Ottawa County Parks and participating in some of …
March 2023 E-Newsletter
Ottawa County Parks Foundation – March Newsletter Forest Bathing Have you spent time in a forest listening to the birds? Have you watched the sunshine filter through the leaves? If so, …
Art for the Parks 2023
Support the Ottawa County Parks Foundation and local artist. A $10 donation is suggested to attend the show. All donations and 10% of artists’ sales will benefit the Foundation. Register …
February 2023 Newsletter
Ottawa County Parks Foundation – February Newsletter Why We Love Our Parks In honor of February, the month of love, we asked people to share their “love stories”; stories of …
Grand Explorers’ Trail Race
The 1st Annual Grand Explorers’ Trail Race June 24, 2023 – 8 AM Run through two beautiful Ottawa County Parks in one race! #2Parks1Race What can we say? This trail …
Piece Together Parks!
Join us Saturday, March 25 from 12 to 3:30 PM for a jigsaw puzzle contest, compete with other teams, win prizes, and learn about the healing power of nature. SOLD …
January 2023 Newsletter
Ottawa County Parks Foundation – January Newsletter Ottawa County Parks Foundation Board of Directors Welcomes Jessica Gregory by Jessica Gregory The Ottawa County Parks Foundation welcomes Jessica Gregory to the …
December 2022 Newsletter
Ottawa County Parks Foundation – December Newsletter Bridging Community to Nature “I am so thankful that you took time to teach us about nature. And how nature used to be …
November 2022 Newsletter
Ottawa County Parks Foundation – November Newsletter Foundation Board Members: Tim Stoepker and Alice Hoban Tim Stoepker joined the Ottawa County Parks Foundation Board of Directors in 2016 when we were …