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Some "Friends" are for Life |
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Friends of Ottawa County Parks
is an organization
dedicated to connecting people with nature, recreation and community by
partnering with the Ottawa County Parks & Recreation Commission. Organized
in 2005, the Friends sponsors programs to
build public awareness of the Ottawa County park system by hosting events
and providing information about Ottawa County parks and open spaces.
For more
information, contact us at information(at)friendsofocp.org
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Opportunities and Events
‘Friends’ is a busy volunteer group
planning for many spring and summer events. We will be helping the Parks
Dept. at the Nature Education Center dedication events, participating in
Earth Day events in Grand Haven, hosting the Grand Lady Riverboat Excursion,
and assisting the Parks Dept. with events for the Grand River Expedition.
Other activities for this year will include a membership get-together,
fundraising events, and multiple work projects in the parks. We will post
information on this web site and send email notices to members as details
become available.
Help Wanted! These activities do not 'just happen’. They require the
Board of Directors and its officers to evaluate, plan, prioritize, and
coordinate with the Parks Dept. and with volunteers. Please share your ideas
and let us know how you would like to be involved. Email ajhoban(at)aol.com
or call 616/669-9577. Your friendship, membership and volunteer efforts are
very much appreciated!
Board of Directors Meeting - February 17 at 4:00 in Conf. Room F at
Fillmore Complex
Board of Directors Meeting - March 17 at 4:00 in Conference Room F at
Fillmore Complex.
Earth Day Parade – Saturday, April 17, 12:00 - 1:00 in Grand Haven.
We will gather about 11:30 in the Franklin Street parking lot (south of the
courthouse). Please join us as we walk the parade route with our ‘Friends’
banner and carry signs representing some of our great county parks. The
parade route will take us around to the Earth Day Fair in Central Park.
Earth Day Fair – Saturday, April 17, 1:00 – 4:00 PM in Central Park.
We will participate along with a variety of educational, environmental, and
business organizations hosting information booths and activities. Lots of
learning and fun!
Work continues on the cemetery preservation project at Eastmanville Farm
Park. This project is partially funded by grants from the Coopersville
Area Community Foundation, the Greatest Needs Fund of the Grand Haven Area
Community Foundation, and from the Drake-Middlemist Heritage Foundation as
well as donations from many individuals. We will see lots of progress in the
spring!
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For information on Ottawa County Parks, visit
www.miottawa.org/parks |
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