Dinosaur Valley State Park (FDVSP)
Mission: Friends of Dinosaur Valley State Park (FDVSP) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and enhancing Dinosaur Valley State Park in Glen Rose, Texas. Since its founding in 1993, FDVSP collaborates with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to fund park improvements, educational programs, and community engagement initiatives.
Founded: 1993
Region Served: Glen Rose, Texas
Independence Note: This profile is independently researched and provided for educational purposes. Art for Our Parks is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or partnered with the Dinosaur Valley State Park. Artists apply and donate directly through the organization’s official website.
Why This Matters to Artists
Artists can support FDVSP by helping raise awareness about dinosaur conservation, paleontology education, and community engagement. Art inspired by the park’s history, landscapes, and fossils can contribute to educational programs and inspire visitors to connect with nature and science.
Quick Facts
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Park infrastructure, accessibility, educational programs, visitor amenities
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Over $2 million contributed to park improvements and programs
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Supports events, park maintenance, and educational outreach
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Tax-exempt nonprofit organization
Programs & Impact
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FDVSP funds critical park improvements, including ATVs, trucks, playground equipment, and trail maintenance tools, enabling better operations and visitor experiences.
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Funds have created a paved, handicapped-accessible trail along the Paluxy River, installed wayside exhibits, and developed rock stairways to enhance access to key areas.
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FDVSP supports events like National Fossil Day, Christmas in the Park, Dino Dive, Haunted Hike, and Spring Wing Ding, promoting public education and engagement with the park’s natural and cultural resources.
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The organization has funded a solar-powered pavilion (one of only three in Texas state parks) and is actively working toward building a new state-of-the-art visitor center.
Ways Artists Can Help
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Ways Artists Can Help *
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Participate in park maintenance, events, or educational outreach.
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Proceeds from the park store and online gift shop directly support ongoing projects.
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Use your art to raise awareness about the park’s natural and cultural resources.
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Join annual events like the Dino Dive to connect with the community and support conservation efforts.
Call To Action:
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Support Dinosaur Valley State Park: Donate / Learn More
Explore Programs & Events: Visit FDVSP
Independence Note: Art for Our Parks is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or partnered with this organization. Artists interact directly with the organization through the official website.