As we pass the mid-point of the 100th Anniversary of our state park system, I want to make sure you are aware of a special opportunity for all of us to help our favorite parks. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation is commemorating 100 years of Texas State Parks by raising $2 million to fund much-needed projects at all state parks to help our parks thrive for the next 100 years. You can help as an individual or group by donating to help buy a gift for a park you love. Even better, your donation will be matched dollar for dollar by a group of Centennial Champions, including the Fondren Foundation, the John M. O’Quinn Foundation, and the Elkins Foundation, who are sharing their love for our Texas State Parks.
Shopping for a 100th birthday present can be hard – so the foundation has made it easy for you to get just what the parks wanted! From a rescue utility vehicle for Big Bend Ranch, to binoculars and spotting scopes for visitor programs at Government Canyon, or the purchase of all-terrain wheelchairs to help the mobility impaired explore Mother Neff, each park has identified a specific need that will improve their site but is out of reach of their finances. For a complete list of the projects visit the Parks and Wildlife Foundation website and pick a gift for your favorite park. It’s never been easier to help your favorite park serve the public better!
The Parks and Wildlife Foundation has also developed materials to help you spread the word about this opportunity to your fellow park lovers. I have attached a Frequently Asked Questions document and a template fundraising letter that can be customized for your park.
I hope you will join me in supporting this wonderful campaign that will help make the second century of Texas State Parks better than ever. Please make your contribution today!
Kevin Good
Kevin Good, President
