Volunteer Spotlight: Donna
The connection with volunteering at Stark Parks started over 20 years ago for Donna Moore and when life and job changes happened, volunteering was there again. As a Trailblazer, Donna is an advocate for Stark Parks while on the trails. She reports safety issues like downed trees, hands out maps, and answer questions from visitors. She also assists at public programs presented by Stark Parks and helps at outreach opportunities in the community.
Donna feels that we are fortunate to have so many trails, each with a different experience. Volunteering gets her out to these trails and a chance to meet and share about the parks with others. She enjoys talking with others who have a passion for the outdoors and always learns something new after volunteering.
Her favorite parks are Quail Hollow Park and Walborn Reservoir because of the close feeling to nature at both locations. If time is short, Sippo Lake Park and Petros Lake Park are her go-to locations because of a shorter drive time and the variety of trail surfaces and habitats. Moore said, “Hiking in the snow at both of these parks is invigorating and the winter wonderland is the perfect escape. I hiked almost every day during 2020 to try and stay active.”
If you see Donna on a trail or at an event, we look forward to hearing what she encouraged you to try and how it went!
Recent Posts
2023 Jack Cullen Memorial Trout Derby Winners with Berkley Fishing Team Derby Circuit-Spring and Summer 2023 Kids (Ages 4-15) can join the 2023 derby circuit with a chance to fish… More
Nothing says spring like learning how to make your space a welcoming environment for local wildlife! In this series, we will guide you to qualify your backyard as a Certified… More
Happy Earth Day 2023! Officially recognized on April 22, Stark Parks will be hosting Earth Day events in April and throughout 2023. There are not too many things that every… More
Front Row (L to R): Deb Belden, Lindy Anastis, Denise FreelandBack Row (L to R): Wayne Wellbaum, Executive Director Dan Moeglin, Patrick Cooper, Howard Montgomery from NE Ohio Orienteering Club. Not Pictured: Patricia… More
A new Stark Parks logo is being debuted to better reflect the park mission and create more consistency throughout the organization. The last true redesign occurred over 25 years ago when… More
Beginning in March 2023, Stark Parks crews will begin preparing areas at Tam O'Shanter Park for parking lot and driveway updates including removing and relocating trees and vegetation. Construction will… More
Think there's not much to see on the trail? Think again and look around! Enhance your park experience by learning how to identify trees no matter the season. The IdentiTree… More
Humble Beginnings (1960s and 1970s) The year was 1967. Although Ohio’s Department of Natural Resources had been established 18 years before in 1949, it was three years before the establishment… More