We are delighted that everyone is so excited about Your State Parks Day and the 20th Anniversary of National Public Lands Day. Here are a few items in the news. We will add more as they come available.
Online Media
Watch Paul Milliken, feature reporter for Good Day Atlanta as he discusses Your State Parks Day with Ranger Marcus at Red Top Mountain
Q100 and Atlanta's Cumulus stations are in the mix with this fantastic Public Service Announcement. Special thanks also to the Q100 Insiders for helping us spread the word!
Media Releases
"Friends is covering the cost of parking and admission for all Georgia residents and visitors, who are invited to take part in a volunteer program and spend time engaging in their favorite outdoor adventures, such as hiking, fishing, geocaching, picnicking, golfing and more."
Friends of Georgia State Parks Calendar Announcement
"Our Friends and volunteer supporters are critical to helping keep Georgia’s State Parks attractive and safe for our patrons. We appreciate their sponsoring this event so that we can welcome every citizen to visit for free on September 28."
Becky Kelley, Director - Georgia State Parks Media Release
Blogs
"The statewide event includes numerous volunteer projects and family-friendly programs. Seminole State Park in southwest Georgia will be clearing debris in preparation for a campground expansion, General Coffee State Park near Douglas will host wiffle ball games, and Panola Mountain State Park near Atlanta will hold a river cleanup."
Georgians Offered free Admission to Celebrate “Your State Parks Day” - Team Georgia
"…the celebration brings attention to ways that parks enrich communities and the importance of local volunteerism…"
Your State Parks Day - Atlanta Moms
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Lagrange Moms
Online News
"Chief Vann House in Spring Place will host an Open Mansion from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Volunteers can tour the Vann plantation where a special quilt exhibit will be displayed. After touring, volunteers can help plant a winter garden at the traditional Cherokee farmstead."
State parks to be free on Sept 28 - The Dalton Daily Citizen
"Participants are invited to discover the state park by volunteering with Friends of Panola Mountain State Park as they plant native wildflowers and clean up the South River corridor."
Your State Parks Day coming to Panola - Henry Daily Herald
"Join Girl Scout Troop 19270 and Friends of Panola Moutain State Park in a Rivers Alive clean-up! Volunteers will be helping clean-up and beautify the South River Corridor at Panola Mountain State Park. Volunteers for this event should bring work gloves, long pants and long sleeve shirt, eye protection, and good walking shoes. Water and lunch will be provided for participants."
Rivers Alive South River clean up and wildflower planting Sept 28 - The Rockdale News
"In a continued effort to spur volunteerism and visitation, Friends of Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites will present Your State Parks Day…."
Cultural sites offer complimentary access Sept. 28 - The Daily Tribune News
"Come out and enjoy Panola Mountain! The weather is perfect and parking is free in honor of Your State Parks Day. Even better, two fantastic volunteer events are ready for your helping hands."
Enjoy Your State Parks Day on Saturday, Sep 28th - Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area
"Georgia state parks offering Free Admission"
Celebrate Your State Parks Day - Bayonet & Saber
"The Friends are also getting ready for a big volunteer day on Sept. 28. It will be [Y]our State Parks Day in Georgia, a part of National Public Lands Day. In celebration of the day, admission will be free at all Georgia State Parks. At Chattahoochee Bend, volunteers will begin building the first new trails in a year-and-a half."
Cleanup Of Chattahoochee Next Weekend - Newnan Times-Herald
Event Listings
"Sept. 28. Skidaway Island State Park, 52 Diamond Causeway. Celebrate State Parks Day by volunteering. We will be working to eliminating the Chinese tallow tree, an invasive species found on our park."
Your State Parks Day at Skidaway Island - Do Savannah
"Join us for a Rivers Alive Cleanup…"
Your State Parks Day in Stockbridge - WRBL News 3
"Mark your calendars and plan to visit Georgia state parks and historic sites on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013."
2013 Your State Parks Day - The Civil War In Georgia
"Bring a picnic, fishing gear, bait and a chair."
Your State Parks Day - WRBL News 3