Operations: Flood Clean-up
As the sun rises on a crisp March Tuesday, with the river finally within its banks, the Origin Park Operations team is hard at work, clearing away the mud and debris left behind by the recent flooding of the Ohio River. These moments, unseen by most park visitors, highlight the dedication and effort of those behind the scenes. It’ s because of their relentless commitment that Origin Park is transforming from brownfields and junkyards into a vibrant parkland. Great parks aren’ t just built— they are shaped by the hands of passionate, hardworking individuals like James and Kevin, who often go unnoticed.
Thank you, James and Kevin, for everything you do!
Employee Spotlight: Lauren Wagoner, Associate Director of Development
Dennis Schnurbusch, CEO of River Heritage Conservancy announced the hiring of Lauren Wagoner as the organization’ s new Associate Director of Development.
“ Lauren is an experienced event planner and fundraising professional with a passion for building community connections,” stated Dave Bell, Director of Development, we are excited to add her to the RHC Development Team.
Ms. Wagoner holds a Bachelor of Science in Recreation and Park Administration from Eastern University and brings a proven track record of executing successful events, cultivating relationships and driving revenue growth for nonprofit organizations. Ms. Wagoner is committed to giving back to her community through involvement in various committees and initiatives, including Leadership Southern Indiana and the region’ s chambers of commerce. She resides in New Albany, Indiana with her two dogs and enjoys hiking, camping and exploring the outdoors in her free time.
ORIGIN PARK GOLF SCRAMBLE 2025 – SEPTEMBER 22ND at Covered Bridge Golf Club, Sellersburg, IN
Origin Park Golf Scramble— a day of fun, community, and philanthropy— all in support of a mission that matters deeply to our region. We will bring together passionate golfers, nature lovers, and local leaders for this exciting fundraiser. Proceeds from this event will directly support Origin Park’ s mission to create a dynamic, accessible, and ecologically vibrant park system along the Ohio River.
Whether you’ re an experienced golfer or a first-time player, we’ d love for you to join us. Sign up as a team or an individual or consider partnering with us as a sponsor to showcase your support for the park and our community.
Together, we can achieve great things!
For more information, visit originpark. org