Submissions are now open for the 2024 Starved Rock/Matthiessen Calendar. 100% of proceeds to benefit the Starved Rock Foundation.

04.20.23

The Starved Rock & Matthiessen Calendar is coming back for the 2024 calendar year, once again with 100% of proceeds being donated to the Starved Rock Foundation. The Foundation is a 501(c)3 registered nonprofit with a commitment to the Parks.

“I believe these parks offer some of the most pristine, unique, and beautiful areas in the Midwest, so the idea of creating a calendar to benefit the places I love exploring came naturally,” stated Matthew Klein, the creator of the annual calendar fundraiser.

With strong support from park supporters, local businesses, regional tourism bureaus, and the Illinois Office of Tourism, the 2022 and 2023 editions raised a combined $6,600 for the parks.Read the 2022 release here, and the 2023 release here.

“The Foundation is thrilled to be the recipient of the sales from the high-quality Starved Rock Calendar once again. The calendar brings back memories for locals and reminds them to come out and explore our amazing parks. For folks who have not been to the parks, the calendar serves as an invitation to come and see the amazing beauty that Starved Rock holds in all seasons,” stated Pam Grivetti, President of the Starved Rock Foundation.

Contributors that are selected for final inclusion will be recognized digitally and on the 2024 calendar itself. The calendar will be sold at the Starved Rock Foundation LeRocher Gift Shop inside of the Visitor Center at Starved Rock State Park, as well as local businesses and regional outlets.

Contributors are asked to donate an image for the 2024 calendar. Images for consideration must submitted by July 1st, 2023, and images should be nature focused. Images that present historical significance will also be considered. Images must have been taken at Starved Rock or Matthiessen State Park. Images can be submitted at this link.

About the Starved Rock Foundation: The Starved Rock Historical and Educational Foundation is the nonprofit organization for Starved Rock State Park, located in North Central Illinois. The Foundation includes a volunteer program which staffs the Visitor Center information desk and leads interpretive hikes, provides educational materials, and conducts special events and presentations. It also raises monies for appropriate materials, equipment, and the improvement of Starved Rock State Park through memberships, donations, and profit from the 100% volunteer run LeRocher Book Store in the Visitor Center. Over $400,000 has been donated over the past 30+ years by an elected board of directors. Learn more about the Foundation, becoming a volunteer, or donating at www.starvedrock.org.

In addition, the Foundation is actively seeking donations for their $33K audio/visual room project. Individuals or businesses looking to contribute to the audio/visual room should contact Foundation President Pam Grivetti by email at pjgrivetti@comcast.net. Donations are also being accepted at online at https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/starvedrockIL.

About Matthew Klein Films: Located in North-Central Illinois, Matthew Klein Films is a creative video production agency with over 2 million views online and 500 videos created for clients in public and private sectors. Recently, Matthew’s video work has been included in an HBO original documentary produced by Unrealistic Productions - a Mark Wahlberg company, and in a holiday Hallmark movie. Matthew started his company at the age of 17 and frequently visits Starved Rock and Matthiessen State Parks. Learn more at www.matthewkleinfilms.com/story