Foundation & Friends Groups

Arizona State Parks Foundation

The Mission of the Arizona State Parks Foundation is to stand as a partner to assist Arizona State Parks in fulfilling its mission through education, community participation and financial support.

Goals

Increase public awareness of the variety of recreational, natural and historic resources within Arizona State Parks, and the issues that impact them;
Actively encourage public participation and membership in state park Friends groups, emphasizing the accomplishments and support provided by these groups and the advantages and benefits of these organizations which support and coordinate local efforts to ensure the future of the Arizona State Park system;
Establish endowments and/or other funds utilizing individual and corporate sponsorships and donations, independent of state park budgets, to support and provide grants for local member Friends of Arizona State Parks organizations and state park enhancement projects;
Serve as an umbrella organization, in cooperation with Arizona State Parks, to provide cost effective service and support to Friends of Arizona State Parks organizations;
Establish a central information base for local Friends of Arizona State Parks groups to exchange, share and improve activities and provide training.

Friends of Kartchner Caverns State Park

The Friends of Kartchner Caverns State Park (FKCSP) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1999. The Mission is to ensure continued preservation of Kartchner Caverns through advocacy, education and public awareness in partnership with the community and Arizona State Parks. The Vision of FKCSP is to be the model to follow in the active support of cave research, preservation, appreciation, and education in the preservation of a living cave.

Friends of Kartchner Caverns State Park
P.O. Box 26500
Tucson, Arizona 85726-6500
http://www.explorethecaverns.com

Friends of Oracle State Park

The Friends of Oracle State Park raises funds for the restoration, preservation and operation of the historic Kannally Ranch House and its grounds at Oracle State Park. It is this group's goal to help restore and maintain the Kannally Ranch House, its gardens and grounds, keeping it as near to original condition as possible.

Friends of Oracle State Park
P.O. Box 8405 CRB
Tucson, AZ 85738
(520) 825-0488
http://www.friendsosp.org

Friends of Verde River Greenway

Friends of Verde River Greenway (FOVRG) was organized in early April 2007 and became an official affiliate of the Arizona State Parks Foundation on April 12. Their website is the Friends "headquarters, meeting space, information kiosk, photo gallery, forum and general hangout."

Friends of Verde River Greenway
P.O. Box 443
Clarkdale, AZ 86324
(928) 634-8738
http://verderivergreenway.org/

Benefactors of Red Rock State Park

Benefactors provide financial support for selected projects and capital improvements in support of the Park's Mission. Those who become involved care about the rich natural diversity of the area, strive to support and promote Red Rock State Park as the premier environmental learning center of the Arizona State Parks system, and assure that all moneys raised benefit projects at Red Rock State Park.

Benefactors of Red Rock State Park
P.O. Box 525
Sedona, AZ 86339
http://www.benefactorsofredrockstatepark.org

Friends of Sonoita Creek

The Friends of Sonoita Creek is an Arizona non-profit organization dedicated to the protection of Sonoita Creek and its watershed. Sonoita Creek is a rare riparian area in Southeast Arizona with natural beauty and an extensive variety of plants and animals. Learn, enjoy, advocate for Sonoita Creek!

Friends of Sonoita Creek
HC2 Box 273
Nogales, AZ 85721
http://sonoitacreek.org/

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