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In Memory of Brian Booth
On behalf of the board of trustees of Oregon State Parks Trust, we extend our heart-felt condolences to Brian Booth's family and many friends on his recent passing. Oregon’s community of business leaders and state park enthusiasts have lost a dear friend, mentor and passionate leader. We are grateful beyond measure for the multitude of ways in which Brian contributed to the vitality of Oregon’s state parks. We are especially thankful for his passion for state parks, vision and the leadership that helped create Oregon State Parks Trust. Earlier this year when we consulted Brian on several issues, he advised us as always, “Don’t settle for anything less than excellence.”
As we work to advance the mission of this organization that has become so vitally important to our magnificent state park lands, we will treasure and honor Brian's legacy. We will profoundly miss Brian’s sage advice, encouragement and kind, gentle nature but most of all, we will miss his presence deeply. As the Oregon State Parks Trust mourns the passing of Founding Trustee, Brian Booth, he is honored with a Resolution by the Oregon Parks and Recreation. http://oregonstateparks.wordpress.com/2012/04/04/honoring-brian-booth/
Special thanks go out to all who have made donations to Oregon State Parks Trust in honor of Brian Booth. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. We will continue to honor his legacy with our ongoing efforts to support and enhance Oregon's beautiful State Parks.
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A special thank you to our 2010 and 2011 donors.
2011 Smart Energy Campaign
Oregon State parks Trust has been delighted to partner with NW Natural in the 2011 Smart energy campaign. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to program participants and to NW Natural's shareholders for your concern for the environment and for your support of OSPT. Your generous donation has been instrumental to our ongoing efforts as the only statewide nonprofit dedicated to preserving and enhancing Oregon’s state parks system. Thank you for choosing Smart Energy and for supporting our work at Oregon State Parks Trust. Link to NW Natural Article
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Fort Yamhill State Heritage Area: Connecting Place and People project
This important historic preservation project will restore and reconstruct one of Oregon’s most significant cultural and historic sites—Fort Yamhill—providing present and future generations with opportunities to experience and learn about this notable place and time in Oregon and United States history. Established in the mid-1800's to regulate the eastern border of the Grand Ronde Agency Coastal Reservation, Fort Yamhill tells a national story as well as a Northwestern one. It tells the story of settling the west, of what happens when one culture displaces another and of the early days of the Oregon frontier. All planning work for the property has been done in partnership with OPRD and the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde, reflecting a shared vision for the site. Oregon State Parks Trust is currently seeking funds for the first phase of this multi-phased project. The following links provide more information on the project history, planning background, media productions and the comprehensive vision for project implementation. Fort Yamhill Donors 2009 to Present Thank You to Our Donors! OSU Anthropologist Discuss the Fort Yamhill State Heritage Area Fort Yamhill State Heritage Area Site Tour
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Let's Go Camping campaign Oregon Parks and Recreation Department's (OPRD) Let's Go Camping program offers families their first camping experiences. Children and their parents spend a weekend in a local park learning the basics of campaing, from setting up tents and cooking to outdoor safety and stewardship. OPRD's experienced staff and volunteers and the free use of equipment make the outdoors inviting and easy. Through Let's Go Camping families develop a relationship with camping, the outdoors, and Oregon's state parks. The benefits of this experience are immeasurable and could last a lifetime. Let's Go Camping is shaping Oregon's future generations of outdoor enthusiasts, recreation advocates, and Oregon state park supporters. The program has served more than 400 Portland-area participants to date. The demand for Let's Go Camping keeps growing; each season available space fills quickly and interested families have to be turned away. The program has expanded from one event in the Portland area to eight events scheduled across the state. Let's Go Camping has outgrown its funding. Oregon State Parks Trust will raise funds to sustain the program beyond this year, funds that will supply dedicated resources of equipment, staffing and administration. With these resources, OPRD will expand the program to include more events in more locations across the state, serving an even broader population of first-time campers. |
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Oregon Lighthouse CampaignOregon lighthouses are among our State’s most recognizable and cherished landmarks. Modern technology has eliminated the need for resident lighthouse keepers, but some of the unique, classic lighthouse structures remain. [more] |
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Oregon State Parks Trust's BoardOregon State Parks Trust is governed by an all-volunteer Board of Trustees. |
