What is Friends of Cook Forest...
Does Cook Forest State Park hold a special place in your heart? Friends of Cook Forest (FOCF) is a group of hard-working, dedicated volunteers working to support, protect, and enhance Cook Forest. We love Cook Forest and the great outdoors and are committed to the betterment of Cook Forest State Park for the enjoyment of everyone today and future generations.
Every year members and friends of FOCF provide hundreds of volunteer hours working to improve and enhance Cook Forest by assisting with trail stewardship, habitat enhancement, education, recreation, administrative tasks, grant writing, public relations, fundraising and more!
The Friends of Cook Forest is a chapter of the PA Parks and Forests Foundation (PPFF). PPFF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that works to develop resources which complement the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR).
Every year members and friends of FOCF provide hundreds of volunteer hours working to improve and enhance Cook Forest by assisting with trail stewardship, habitat enhancement, education, recreation, administrative tasks, grant writing, public relations, fundraising and more!
The Friends of Cook Forest is a chapter of the PA Parks and Forests Foundation (PPFF). PPFF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that works to develop resources which complement the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR).
OUR MISSION…
To continue the legacy of preservation and conservation of Cook Forest State Park.
OUR HISTORY…
The Friends of Cook Forest is a nonprofit organization formed in 2015 and managed by volunteers to promote and support Cook Forest State Park. This formation provided already active park volunteers additional ways to contribute to the conservation and preservation of Cook Forest and its resources. We continue to welcome new members and volunteers in assisting with projects that make a difference in Cook Forest State Park and and invite them to participate in the many fun and educational events as well!