A Donation to Support Kids in Parks

Kids in Parks Program / My TN State Park Fundraiser 2025

We're on a mission to get all kids into our state parks! Our program aims to create opportunities for every student to experience the beauty and wonder of nature. A significant hurdle many local schools face in accessing state parks is the lack of transportation, and we're working hard to overcome this barrier, so that all students can enjoy and learn from our natural treasures.

  • $1,939

    Raised

  • $5,000

    Goal

  • 32

    Supporters

  • 2

    Days Remaining

Recent Transactions

  • Anonymous

    $103.00 / 2 days ago

  • April Tuech

    $25.75 / 3 days ago

  • Brittany Peters

    $20.60 / 4 days ago

    This is a wonderful program! So many kids don’t get the opportunity to explore a natural environment these days. We need to support this!

  • Laura Gross

    $77.25 / 6 days ago

    It is so very beneficial for students to experience the "great outdoors", especially for those who do not have the means to access our State Parks.

  • Jaclyn Hammons

    $25.75 / 11 days ago

  • Dennis Slagle,Sr.

    $51.50 / 12 days ago

    Have a great time learning about nature ! I enjoy hiking in our great Tennessee State Parks !

  • Jimmie Robinson

    $51.50 / 12 days ago

  • Chandler Johnson

    $5.15 / 12 days ago

  • Mayra Lopez-Gonzalez

    $51.50 / 12 days ago

    Thank you for providing this learning opportunity for kids in Tennessee. Hope many get the chance to visit your wonderful parks. We are regular campers and have fished and hiked in several over the years. Good luck!

  • David Salyers

    $103.00 / 12 days ago

  • Patrick Hayes

    $5.15 / 12 days ago

  • Amy Burns

    $25.75 / 12 days ago

  • David Harris

    $25.75 / 12 days ago

    I always looked forward so much to my childhood visits to Montgomery Bell State Park. I'm sure I took it for granted at the time, but those were special times. Although I live in Nashville now, I try to get my son down there when I can so he can experience some of the same things I did. All children should have the opportunity to visit our wonderful state parks!

  • Dennis Bennett

    $51.50 / 12 days ago

  • Anonymous

    $100.00 / 13 days ago

    Fishing is FUN!

  • Heidi Higginbotham

    $25.75 / 13 days ago

    If people could see the excitement and wonder on the faces of children experiencing parks up close, they would understand these enriching programs are priceless.

  • Anonymous

    $51.50 / 13 days ago

    Everyone should have the opportunity to visit our amazing parks!

  • Tresa Reed Crutchfield

    $25.75 / 13 days ago

    I hope y'all have a great time & get to know nature & love it as much as I do. Have fun ☺️☺️

  • Anonymous

    $25.75 / 13 days ago

    I wish Alabama state parks would do this. What a work fearful program!

  • Catherine Cate

    $154.50 / 18 days ago

    Getting kids outside might be one of the most important ways to increase their learning, sense of place, health, and leadership skills. The more kids we can get into our state parks, the better off our state will be!

  • Anonymous

    $3.09 / 19 days ago

    Our kids love TN State parks!

  • Randal Graham

    $515.00 / 19 days ago

    The future of parks and public lands is dependent upon getting kids out there and wanting to be there, and later as adults willing to advocate for them.

  • Julia Price

    $51.50 / 19 days ago

  • Mary Woodiwiss

    $25.75 / 22 days ago

  • Mary Osborn

    $1.03 / 23 days ago

    Wonderful place to bring the family and enjoy the day. We love 4th of July Fireworks!

About A Donation to Support Kids in Parks

Our Kids in Parks program supports Title 1 public schools with funds to cover transportation, making educational field trips to neighboring state parks possible. Students can learn STEM lessons as well as history, art and writing. Research shows that spending time outdoors reduces stress and improves mental health, especially for young kids. With younger generations spending more and more time on screens, it's imperative to raise awareness of these benefits and provide more opportunities for kids to connect with nature. In the 2023-24 school year, our Kids in Parks program sent 5,000 kids to experience the wonder of state parks, many of whom had never previously been on a hiking trail.