Florida parks foundation taps eight breweries for Pints For Parks

The Florida State Parks Foundation is launching a statewide brewery partnership to raise money for state parks ahead of National Public Lands Day on Sept. 26. Eight Florida craft breweries are creating park-themed beers or ciders, with proceeds going to the foundation’s conservation mission.

Why it matters: - The partnership ties a consumer-friendly fundraiser to Florida’s state parks and a national volunteer day. - Proceeds from the brewery program will support the foundation’s work to preserve, protect, sustain and grow the state parks system. - The campaign is designed to push park awareness across Florida, from the Panhandle to Southwest Florida.

What happened: - The Florida State Parks Foundation announced “Pints For Parks,” a statewide collaboration with eight craft breweries. - The program debuts this week and culminates Saturday, Sept. 26, on National Public Lands Day. - Participating breweries are First Magnitude Brewing Company in Gainesville, Intracoastal Brewing Company in Melbourne, Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company in Orlando, Keel + Curley Winery in Plant City, Ology Brewing Company in Tallahassee, Riptide Brewing Company in Bonita Springs, Ten10 Brewing Company in Orlando and Tidal Brewing Company in Spring Hill.

The details: - Each brewery created a new beer and/or label for the campaign. - The breweries span the state, giving the effort a broad geographic reach. - The Florida State Parks Foundation is the official statewide citizen support organization for Florida’s state parks. - Julia Gill Woodward, the foundation’s CEO, said the partnership is meant to support parks and encourage people to get outside and explore them. - National Public Lands Day was established in 1994 and is observed each year on the fourth Saturday of September. - The day is the nation’s largest single-day volunteer event and celebration for public lands, including parks, trails and historic sites. - Several state parks host official National Public Lands Day events. - Those events often include clean-ups, invasive plant removal, building maintenance, guided tours and educational experiences.

Between the lines: - The brewery tie-in gives the foundation a way to connect park funding with local businesses and a seasonal public lands push. - The release frames state parks as both natural assets and community spaces, signaling a broader audience than traditional conservation supporters. - The campaign also turns a one-day observance into a marketing hook that can extend attention to parks beyond Sept. 26.

What's next: - The beer and cider releases will roll out ahead of National Public Lands Day. - Related park events across Florida are expected to draw volunteers and visitors on Sept. 26. - The foundation will benefit from proceeds tied to sales of the participating products.

The bottom line: - Florida’s state parks are getting a statewide fundraising boost, with eight breweries helping turn National Public Lands Day into a park-support campaign.