Friends Of Kenilworth Aquaticgardens

Education - through a one-week spring break camp and a two-week summer camp, fokag introduces hundreds of local children from the surrounding underserved communities to the park, a previously unknown or rarely visited resource in their backyard. Campers explore the wetlands, ponds, plants, and animals alongside teens and adults from their neighborhood, and then venture to other local parks to expand their experiences. These programs foster a sense of belonging and lifelong appreciation for nature.

Stewardship - fokag provides personnel, financial, and material resources to help maintain the park. Over the years, many fokag volunteers have contributed thousands of hours of their time to remove and pick-up trash and support various park projects. In addition, grants secured by fokag have been used to upgrade park trails and infrastructure, design and install informational signs, and purchase amenities to enhance every visitors experience. Fokag regularly acquires and donates much-needed supplies, such as landscaping tools and materials, and native plants. Furthermore, fokags fundraising efforts have also enabled the park to utilize local young adults' work crews for restoration projects; hence, reinforcing commitment to the local community and the park.