Tennessee State Parks Conservancy
Programs
Budget
$15,000.00
Description
In an effort to improve Tennessee's tree canopy and replenish trees in parks, we plant trees for every donation made.
Beneficiaries
Adults
Children and Youth (0 - 19 years)
Elderly and/or Disabled
Program Areas Served
Statewide
$15,000.00
Description
In an effort to improve Tennessee's tree canopy and replenish trees in parks, we plant trees for every donation made.
Beneficiaries
Adults
Children and Youth (0 - 19 years)
Elderly and/or Disabled
Program Areas Served
Statewide
Budget
$250,000.00
Description
Tennessee State Parks Conservancy is engaged in an initiative to ensure universal accessibility for all Tennesseans so they enjoy our state parks by removing physical barriers to access TSPC is focusing on acquiring the necessary equipment and tools needed to achieve the goal of universal accessibility. This includes funding:
All-terrain wheelchairs
Accessible canoe/kayak/boat launches
Boundless Playgrounds
Adult changing tables
Adding braille and hearing impaired devices in key park locations.
The all-terrain wheel chairs will be free to the public and will allow children and adults to access trails that they have never been able to before. 42% of Tennesseans with disabilities have identified that participating in recreation is important to them..
Beneficiaries
Children and Youth (0 - 19 years)
Elderly and/or Disabled
People/Families with of People with Disabilities
Long-term Success
We have begun securing funds for adult changing tables for TN State Parks.
Program Areas Served
Statewide
$250,000.00
Description
Tennessee State Parks Conservancy is engaged in an initiative to ensure universal accessibility for all Tennesseans so they enjoy our state parks by removing physical barriers to access TSPC is focusing on acquiring the necessary equipment and tools needed to achieve the goal of universal accessibility. This includes funding:
All-terrain wheelchairs
Accessible canoe/kayak/boat launches
Boundless Playgrounds
Adult changing tables
Adding braille and hearing impaired devices in key park locations.
The all-terrain wheel chairs will be free to the public and will allow children and adults to access trails that they have never been able to before. 42% of Tennesseans with disabilities have identified that participating in recreation is important to them..
Beneficiaries
Children and Youth (0 - 19 years)
Elderly and/or Disabled
People/Families with of People with Disabilities
Long-term Success
We have begun securing funds for adult changing tables for TN State Parks.
Program Areas Served
Statewide
Budget
$5,000.00
Description
Inspired by Story Book Trails in other areas of the country, Tennessee State Parks created its first Story Book Trail at Long Hunter State Park in Hermitage, Tennessee in June 2016.Story Book Trails at Tennessee State Parks tell a nature-themed story printed on durable outdoor signs that are placed at a child's height throughout a short trail at a park. In addition to promoting literacy, and parental engagement, Story Book Trails encourage families to connect with nature and engage in a healthy, outdoor activity.In 2017, the Tennessee State Parks Conservancy and the Governor's Books from Birth Foundation developed a partnership with the goal of expanding Story Books Trails to more Tennessee State Parks through coordinated fundraising efforts and leveraging publisher relationships. Through this partnership, future Tennessee State Parks Story Book Trails will feature selected books from Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.
Program Areas Served
Statewide
$5,000.00
Description
Inspired by Story Book Trails in other areas of the country, Tennessee State Parks created its first Story Book Trail at Long Hunter State Park in Hermitage, Tennessee in June 2016.Story Book Trails at Tennessee State Parks tell a nature-themed story printed on durable outdoor signs that are placed at a child's height throughout a short trail at a park. In addition to promoting literacy, and parental engagement, Story Book Trails encourage families to connect with nature and engage in a healthy, outdoor activity.In 2017, the Tennessee State Parks Conservancy and the Governor's Books from Birth Foundation developed a partnership with the goal of expanding Story Books Trails to more Tennessee State Parks through coordinated fundraising efforts and leveraging publisher relationships. Through this partnership, future Tennessee State Parks Story Book Trails will feature selected books from Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.
Program Areas Served
Statewide
Budget
$15,000.00
Description
Although there is a Tennessee State Park located within one hour of every person in Tennessee, many Tennessee students have never visited one. The Tennessee State Parks Conservancy's Kids in Parks Program covers transportation, lunch and relevant project supplies for students to get out of a traditional classroom setting and take a field trip to one of the 56 state parks across Tennessee. Field trips give students the chance to learn about wildlife, the environment and Tennessee history through an immersive, hands-on experience.
Beneficiaries
Economically disadvantaged people
At-Risk Populations
Children and Youth (0 - 19 years)
Long-term Success
TSPC has been able to increase the number of students able attend State Parks over the past two years to over 2000.
Program Areas Served
Statewide
$15,000.00
Description
Although there is a Tennessee State Park located within one hour of every person in Tennessee, many Tennessee students have never visited one. The Tennessee State Parks Conservancy's Kids in Parks Program covers transportation, lunch and relevant project supplies for students to get out of a traditional classroom setting and take a field trip to one of the 56 state parks across Tennessee. Field trips give students the chance to learn about wildlife, the environment and Tennessee history through an immersive, hands-on experience.
Beneficiaries
Economically disadvantaged people
At-Risk Populations
Children and Youth (0 - 19 years)
Long-term Success
TSPC has been able to increase the number of students able attend State Parks over the past two years to over 2000.
Program Areas Served
Statewide
