WHAT IS A FRIENDS GROUP?
A Friends Group is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization whose members have an interest in Wisconsin’s natural resources and volunteer their time, services and support to enhance Wisconsin's state parks, forests, trails and recreation areas. They provide direct support to individual properties.
WHAT DO FRIENDS GROUPS DO?
Every year Friends Groups provide thousands of volunteer hours to help support the mission and activities at Wisconsin State Park System properties. Friends Group members:
- Organize annual park clean-ups and regular trail work days;
- Plan and help with special events including candlelight nights, community campfires, festivals/concerts, educational programs and other special events;
- Provide and assist with concessions;
- Raise money to purchase playground equipment, interpretive displays, signs, shelters, kiosks, educational materials and more;
- Assist with the construction and maintenance of trails, shelters, accessible cabins, birdhouses and habitat;
- Assist in fundraising efforts, applying for grants to support the mission and activities at properties.
- Have fun with likeminded outdoor enthusiasts!
