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, …
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 …
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 …
September 2022 Newsletter
Ottawa County Parks Foundation – September Newsletter Supporter Spotlight: Wally and Jane Ewing by Wally and Jane Ewing I, Wally, am an historian. Each park has a history of forward-thinking, resourceful, …
June 2022 E-Newsletter
Ottawa County Parks Foundation – June Newsletter Supporter Spotlight: Cathy Feyt Featured Plant: Lookalikes by Bobbi Jones Sabine “Compare and contrast,” your old English teacher used to demand. So let’s look …
May 2022 E-Newsletter
Ottawa County Parks Foundation – May Newsletter Donor Spotlight: Janis and Steve Burkhardt by Janis Burkhardt I love trees! I love walking in the woods! I love following a path …
April 2022 E-Newlsetter
Ottawa County Parks Foundation – April Newsletter Donor Spotlight: Kathryn Remlinger and Robert Bell Parks for Life provides lasting support for the Ottawa County Parks through donations to the Parks Foundation. …
March 2022 E-Newsletter
Ottawa County Parks Foundation – March Newsletter Donor Spotlight: Alice and Andy Hoban Original article posted September 2020 Alice and Andy Hoban first became involved with Ottawa County Parks in …
February 2022 E-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 …
January 2022 E-Newsletter
Ottawa County Parks Foundation – January Newsletter Foundation Welcomes New Board Members Dr. Kathryn Remlinger The Ottawa County Parks Foundation welcomes Dr. Kathryn (Kate) Remlinger to the Foundation’s Board of …
December 2021 E-Newsletter
Ottawa County Parks Foundation – December Newsletter Let’s work together to bridge community to nature As we reflect on another year filled with uncertainty, it is thanks to YOUR support, that …
June 2021 Newsletter
Ottawa County Parks Foundation – June 2021 Newsletter Bend Space Open Area Trail Preview Celebrating the Continued Expansion of a Grand Plan by Anita Yoder The Bend Area Celebration on …
Green Investment
Green Investment is an occasional series about the positive impact of Ottawa County Parks on the quality of life in West Michigan, presented by the Ottawa County Parks Foundation. Stay …
Grand River Greenway taking shape
Original story: http://woodtv.com/2018/01/25/grand-river-greenway-taking-shape A trail that will take nature lovers along the Grand River from Grand Rapids to Grand Haven continues to take its shape. The $40 million Grand River Greenway project recently …
Now announcing the Idema Explorers Trail!
The Ottawa Parks Foundation is pleased to announce a landmark $2 million gift from the Bill and Bea Idema Foundation for the development of the Grand River Greenway. The Ottawa …
Frey & Wege Foundation Grant Awards
Ottawa County Parks Foundation’s effort to complete its Grand River Greenway Campaign is gaining significant traction with two recent gifts from regional foundations. The Grand River Greenway Campaign is the culmination of …
Explorers Trail Progress in Robinson Township
Progress on the Grand River Explorers Trail continues in Robinson Township! This 3.9 mile segment of the trail will connect Connor Bayou to Riverside Park. It will also connect to …