Parks foundation participating in giving campaign

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The Kentucky State Parks Foundation is taking part in a campaign to raise awareness during the Thanksgiving holiday.

The Parks Department says organizers plan to use social media to encourage people to give during the holidays, at the hashtag #GivingTuesday, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving.

Parks Commissioner Elaine Walker said in a news release the foundation is a good way for parks supporters to make an impact immediately.

The foundation is a nonprofit and supports state parks and various projects in the parks.

A recent project is the school field trip grant program to help students explore the outdoors by providing transportation and program support to schools.

For more information, visit http://www.kentuckystateparksfoundation.org or http://www.parks.ky.gov .

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