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Who we are   Why we're here   What we do   Current Projects   How to Join
 

Who We Are

President: Lynn Messinger
Vice-President: Mark Gnabasik
Treasurer: Cheryl Kerowitz
Secretary: Judy Estervig
Ambassadors: Mark & Judy Estervig, Eric & Beth Stopper
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Why We're Here

We are a group of volunteers working together to benefit Blue Mound State Park by enhancing and preserving it's natural resources while offering activities and projects that improve the park guests' visit.  Members have the opportunity to share skills and talents with others while enjoying the group as their schedules permit.

What We Do

Throughout the years, the Friends of Blue Mound State Park have made significant and generous contributions to the park.  Some examples of the group's involvement include:

• Play equipment in the campgound purchased by the FriendsPurchased new play equipment for the campground

• Playing a key role in funding and building the rustic accessible cabin

• Purchased fire protection gear for prairie burn participants

• Constructing a sun arbor for the swimming pool

• Contributed funds for the park entrance sign

• Coordinate the annual Candle Light Ski events

• Bike trail clean-up

• Aiding in Prairie and Oak Savanna Restoration

• Contributed funds for exhibits in the park nature center

• Bridge and culvert repair on park trails

• Purchasing trail and cross-country ski equipment

• Selling firewood, T-shirts, mugs, stickers and concessions for fund raising

• Build and maintain this website

See Friends Calendar of Events for meeting times.

Current Projects

New Shelter for the Park

Another shelter would be a great addition to the park.  There is currently one open shelter with electricity on the east side of the picnic area.  This shelter is usually rented out every weekend in the summer, leaving no place else for other picnickers to avoid the sun or rain.  There is also somewhat of a demand for another shelter in order to rent.

The recent ideas for the new shelter would include electricity, a fireplace (either indoors or outdoors), and it would be at least partially enclosed.  Being enclosed would give greater protection from the elements, even into the fall or possibly winter.  It would also provide an excellent space for interpretive programs.

<*dv_3*>Right now, we are in the planning stages and welcome all comments.  This is an attainable goal, but we still need all the help we can get.  We are looking for major donors, volunteers to help spread the word and more people to join the Friends group.  Friends of Blue Mound State Park is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization and donations are tax-deductible.  Contact us using the information found here.
Thank You!

Suggested Projects

• New storage building for the park

• Raising funds for a new contact station

• New play equipment for the picnic area

• Purchasing larger fire-protection suits for members participating in prescribed burns

• <*dv_0*>Purchasing a new trail vehicle - Gator/Mule/Ranger

• Increase the size and repair the Nature Center

• <*dv_1*>Repair the outdoor fireplace near the Nature Center

How to Join

Anybody can become a member of the Friends of Blue Mound State Park.

Just fill out a simple invitation form and mail it back.
Click here to find out how you can help.

Thank You!