Category: Newsletter

In 2026, the Ottawa County Parks Foundation proudly celebrates 10 years of Bridging Community to Nature. Throughout the year, we’re sharing special reflections from members of the Foundation’s founding Board …

The Ottawa County Parks Foundation would like to thank Brian Stauffer for his service to the Foundation as a founding Board member and former Vice President of the Board. Brian’s service …

For Amber and her family, the Ottawa County Parks Scavenger Hunt became more than a game it was an opportunity to spend time outdoors together and explore local parks. After …

Congratulations on the Parks Foundation’s 10 years of collaboration, planning, and success!  Let’s all increase our efforts to engage with our neighbors to enlist support for each succeeding initiative.  Our Parks Foundation can …

In 2026, the Ottawa County Parks Foundation proudly celebrates 10 years of Bridging Community to Nature. All year long, we will share special reflections from members of the Foundation’s founding …

Growing up in Michigan, Marcia developed a lifelong connection to the outdoors spending her childhood exploring wooded areas, climbing trees, hunting for morels, stream fishing, and camping throughout northern Michigan …

In 2026, the Ottawa County Parks Foundation proudly celebrates 10 years of Bridging Community to Nature. All year long, we will share special reflections from members of the Foundation’s founding …

In 2026, the Ottawa County Parks Foundation proudly celebrates 10 years of Bridging Community to Nature. All year long, we will share special reflections from members of the Foundation’s founding …

The Ottawa County Parks Foundation is pleased to welcome Martin Harris to its Board of Directors. With a strong professional background, a long-standing commitment to community service, and a deep …

January 2026 Newsletter DONATE New Year, New Ottawa County Parks Foundation Board of Directors The Ottawa County Parks Foundation is pleased to welcome Scott Blinkhorn as a new member of its Board …

The Ottawa County Parks Foundation is pleased to welcome Scott Blinkhorn to its Board of Directors. Scott Blinkhorn brings more than four decades of professional experience in health care and …

For many, the idea of visiting every park in a county might seem daunting. But for Betsy, it became an opportunity to combine exercise, exploration, and a deep connection with …

November 2025 Newsletter DONATE Connecting with Ottawa County Parks This year’s newsletter series focuses on the dedicated Parks staff who work tirelessly to maintain, manage, and enrich these treasured spaces. …

October 2025 Newsletter DONATE Foundation Board Members: Bobbi Jones Sabine and Jessica Gregory We extend our deepest gratitude to Bobbi Jones Sabine and Jessica Gregory for their outstanding dedication and service to the Ottawa …

September 2025 Newsletter DONATE Meet Katie Clifford Wright, The New Coordinator of Fund Development and Major Gifts  We are excited to welcome Katie Clifford Wright to the Ottawa County Parks …

August 2025 Newsletter DONATE Connecting with Ottawa County Parks This year’s newsletter series focuses on the dedicated Parks staff who work tirelessly to maintain, manage, and enrich these treasured spaces. …

July 2025 Newsletter DONATE Connecting with Ottawa County Parks: Natural Research Management (cont.) This year’s newsletter series will focus on the dedicated Parks staff who work tirelessly to maintain, manage, …

June 2025 Newsletter DONATE Connecting with Ottawa County Parks: Natural Research Management This year’s newsletter series will focus on the dedicated Parks staff who work tirelessly to maintain, manage, and …

May 2025 Newsletter DONATE Connecting with Ottawa County Parks: Community Engagement (continued) This year’s newsletter series will focus on the dedicated Parks staff who work tirelessly to maintain, manage, and …