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    Get Involved

    There are many ways to get involved with DCNR to help support, maintain, and care for our natural resources.

    Volunteer at State Parks and Forests

    Conservation Volunteers are people who care about protecting and enhancing our natural resources. People of all ages can participate in the program, which matches interests and abilities with appropriate outdoor projects. You can join us as a group or as an individual. Some parks and forests have specific projects for volunteers.

    Become a Conservation Volunteer

    Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation

    The Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation (PPFF) is a DCNR partner and is a statewide nonprofit organization that provides a voice for state parks and forests across the state. The PPFF provides citizens the opportunity to become active and involved volunteers in the park and forest system. There are many ways to help support the organization and their work to inspire stewardship of Pennsylvania’s state parks and forests through public engagement in volunteerism, education, and recreation.

    Learn more about the Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation

    Park and Forest Needs

    Through the Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation, interested volunteers can get involved by viewing park and forest needs, and then helping to address those need by joining or starting a friends group.

    Join a Friends Group

    Friends groups are made of people who enjoy volunteering their time, services, and support to our state parks and forests. Chapters form for a variety of reasons but all understand the value of their state park or forest and share a common goal to make that park or forest the best in the commonwealth.