The Foundation for Geauga Parks is an independent, non-profit organization created to raise money to fund community engagement with nature through education, preservation, conservation and appreciation of the unique natural character of Geauga County.
We help to preserve and conserve green spaces.
We help enhance parks for passive recreation and enjoyment.
We help educate youth to care for and appreciate the environment.
We are the Foundation for all parks in Geauga County.
YOUR FOUNDATION FOR GEAUGA PARKS 2019 ANNUAL REPORT IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD HERE.
FEATURED PROJECT
Nature Scopes
The Foundation for Geauga Parks is pleased to support top-notch nature education programs including Geauga Park District's Nature Scopes, the first binocular-nature education program of its kind in the country. Nature Scopes was established in 2003, in response to research showing that close encounters with nature create a direct, personal involvement with the outdoors that cannot be matched by classroom discussion or photos in textbooks. This year-long program supplements school science instruction by providing hands-on lessons matched to the Ohio Content Standards for fifth-grade science education. Fifth-graders participate in a total of six interactive sessions involving outdoor exploration, concluding in May with a field day where students are awarded their own binoculars and field guides for participating in the program.
FEATURED PROJECT
Chip Henry Institute
The Chip Henry Institute for Outdoor Adventure has been established as a memorial to Charles "Chip" Henry, Geauga County Probate & Juvenile Court Judge, whose life's work and passion was to make a lasting impact on young people, and who believed that adventures in Nature are critical to healthy development.
