Parks News Releases from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, State Parks Division http://www.ohiodnr.com/home_page/newsreleasefeed/tabid/18276/BlogId/5/Default.aspx en-US patti.barnett@dnr.state.oh.us cynthia.tinapple@dnr.state.oh.us Sat, 17 May 2008 02:36:28 GMT Sat, 17 May 2008 02:36:28 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss Blog RSS Generator Version 3.2.0.29758 Ohio State Park Resort Lodges Going “Green” to Save Energy and Resources Occupancy-sensing thermostats, heat-trapping swimming pool covers and solar window films are all part of a new “green” initiative in the Ohio State Park resort lodges aimed at saving energy and resources. 5/15/08 http://www.ohiodnr.com/home_page/newsreleasefeed/tabid/18276/EntryID/515/Default.aspx patti.barnett@dnr.state.oh.us http://www.ohiodnr.com/Default.aspx?tabid=18276&EntryID=515 Thu, 15 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://www.ohiodnr.com/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=515 Ohio State Parks Urging Visitors to “Swimsafe!” This Summer With the arrival of hot, sunny weather, Ohio State Parks remind adult visitors to keep an eye on children in their charge when they go swimming. This is the central message of SwimSafe! 5/13/08 http://www.ohiodnr.com/home_page/newsreleasefeed/tabid/18276/EntryID/509/Default.aspx patti.barnett@dnr.state.oh.us http://www.ohiodnr.com/Default.aspx?tabid=18276&EntryID=509 Tue, 13 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://www.ohiodnr.com/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=509 4/10/08 - Sunbury Area Resident Honored For Service To Ohio State Parks Sunbury-area resident Ron Kus, business group manager for Ohio State Parks, has received the park system’s Leadership Award for 2007. http://www.ohiodnr.com/home_page/newsreleasefeed/tabid/18276/EntryID/448/Default.aspx patti.barnett@dnr.state.oh.us http://www.ohiodnr.com/Default.aspx?tabid=18276&EntryID=448 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://www.ohiodnr.com/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=448 4/10/08 - Barkcamp State Park Employees Receive "Cutting Edge Award" A group of employees from Barkcamp State Park in Belmont County received Ohio State Parks' 2007 "Cutting Edge Award" on Tuesday for establishing a cost-effective sign shop to serve the needs of the system's 73 other facilities. http://www.ohiodnr.com/home_page/newsreleasefeed/tabid/18276/EntryID/449/Default.aspx patti.barnett@dnr.state.oh.us http://www.ohiodnr.com/Default.aspx?tabid=18276&EntryID=449 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://www.ohiodnr.com/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=449 4/10/08 - Paint Creek State Park Named Volunteer Park Of The Year Successful volunteer efforts at Paint Creek State Park in Ross County earned it recognition as the 2007 "Volunteer Park of the Year" during the annual Ohio State Parks Managers Meeting on Tuesday. http://www.ohiodnr.com/home_page/newsreleasefeed/tabid/18276/EntryID/450/Default.aspx patti.barnett@dnr.state.oh.us http://www.ohiodnr.com/Default.aspx?tabid=18276&EntryID=450 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://www.ohiodnr.com/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=450 4/10/08 - Parks Awards Photos Award Photos http://www.ohiodnr.com/home_page/newsreleasefeed/tabid/18276/EntryID/451/Default.aspx patti.barnett@dnr.state.oh.us http://www.ohiodnr.com/Default.aspx?tabid=18276&EntryID=451 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ohiodnr.com/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=451 4/8/08 - Earth Day Clean Ups Scheduled For Parks, Preserves Across Ohio In preparation for the 38th annual observance of Earth Day on Tuesday, April 22, ODNR reminds everyone of numerous opportunities in the upcoming weeks to lend a hand in cleaning up nearby state parks and nature preserves. http://www.ohiodnr.com/home_page/newsreleasefeed/tabid/18276/EntryID/447/Default.aspx patti.barnett@dnr.state.oh.us http://www.ohiodnr.com/Default.aspx?tabid=18276&EntryID=447 Wed, 09 Apr 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://www.ohiodnr.com/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=447