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Anchorage Park Foundation
Capital Projects & Youth Employment in Parks Update

Last Chance to Apply for Youth Employment in Parks

YEPIf you know a teen seeking a fabulous learning opportunity this summer, please encourage them to apply for Youth Employment in Parks. Applications for summer 2010 senior crew member positions close this Wednesday, April 21, and crew member applications close this Friday, April 23. To apply or more information, please visit the YEP website.

Capital Projects Update:
Your Opportunity to Advocate for Your Neighborhood Park

We are proud to announce that Anchorage legislators have requested capital funding for many of our high priority park improvement projects, including:

VolunteersPlease join us is asking Governor Sean Parnell to support and approve funding for these small, community-identified and community-supported projects. As you communicate with Governor Parnell, please remember that these projects:

  • Were identified by the community through the Anchorage Parks Report Card and community council participation;
  • Benefit from active community council support with many of you participating in Very Important Park Committees to prioritize use of funds;
  • Enjoy support from Mayor Dan Sullivan;
  • Offer matching funding opportunities from 2007 municipal parks bonds and the Rasmuson Foundation; and
  • Include many opportunities for volunteer participation.

If your project has support from a diverse collection of community groups, we recommend listing these groups in your letter. This is your opportunity to let the Governor know that the people of Anchorage love their parks and are willing to support them with their volunteer time and financial contributions.

Thank you for supporting Anchorage parks!

 

Spring & Summer Events

Wednesday, April 28
Challenge Grant Project Workshop

The APF invites potential challenge grant applicants to participate in an application workshop on Wednesday, April 28, from 6-8 p.m. at Spenard Recreation Center. Professionals from the American Society of Landscape Architects will assist applicants in creating a strong proposal.

Saturday, May 22
Al Miller Park Volunteer Work Day

Celebrate spring by working with park neighbors to create a seating area, plant trees and improve the walking trail. Volunteers will work from 9 am - 1 pm, followed by a community celebration. Lunch will be provided for parks volunteers. For more information, please contact Suzanne Little at littlesr@muni.org.

Saturday, June 12
Children in the Chugach: Art Starts in the Parks & Flows to the Forests

Chugach National Forest, Alaska Geographic, the Anchorage Community Land Trust & the Anchorage Park Foundation invite you to join internationally renowned artist Wyland for a community mural-painting event in Davis Park in Mountain View. Wyland will lead children in making art about the forests, waterways, trails and natural spaces linking our community to Alaska's vast public lands! Food, games & activities for all ages.

 
The Anchorage Park Foundation strives to build Healthy Parks - Healthy People by mobilizing public support and financial resources for Anchorage parks, trails, and recreation opportunities.

Board of Directors

Eleanor Andrews
Matt Carle
Ernie Hall
Janie Leask
Vic Mollozzi
Stewart Osgood
John Rodda
David Wight
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