Upcoming Friends' Events
February 6, 2010
Baraboo
|
Candlelight Ski/Hike/Snowshoe
Come to Mirror Lake State Park and enjoy 2 easy one mile torch lit trails. The Friends of Mirror Lake will have food and refreshments for sale and two roaring bonfires to keep warm by. Click on our event for more information. |
February 6, 2010
Blue Mounds
|
Candlelight Ski, Hike, and Snowshoe
Ski 1 or 2 miles on a candlelit ski trail or hike or snowshoe a 3/4 mile candlelit loop. Stay warm by the bonfire and enjoy hot drinks and refreshments. |
February 13, 2010
Wausau
|
Candlelight Snowshoe Hike
Enjoy a romantic Valentine's Candlelight Snowshoe Hike through the trails of Rib Mt. State Park. All ages and all abilities welcome with two loops. Snacks and refreshments available around campfire. Snowshoe rental is available on a first come first serve basis (donations accepted). |
February 13, 2010
Delafield
|
Candlelight Ski/Hike
Free event! Come ski or hike. Listen to the music in Trecker Lodge by Homestead Hollow area or enjoy the bonfire or grill your own food. |
February 13, 2010
Hartford
|
Candlelight Ski/Hike
Hiking or skiing by candlelight, a roaring bonfire, a trail-end shelter and complimentary warm refreshments welcome participants at Pike Lake's 21st annual Candlelight Ski/Hike Saturday, February 13th.
The Friends of Pike Lake will line the trails with over 200 candle-powered luminaries to welcome and guide skiers and hikers. The Northern Cross Science Foundation will provide star viewing and instructions (whether the weather is clear or cloudy) with telescopes set up in the parking lot. |
February 13, 2010
St. Croix Falls
|
Candlelight Night
Experience a winter evening by candlelight as hundreds of candles are lit to guide skiers, snowshoers and hikers on separate trails. Come when you can, ski at your own pace on the Skyline Cross-Country Ski Trail. Snowshoers will discover the winter solitude of forest and field near the Ice Age Center (snowshoes are available for use free of charge for ages 6 and up). Hikers can enjoy a candlelit walk beside the St. Croix River. Warming fires and refreshments available at the Ice Age Center. |
February 20, 2010
Milwaukee
|
Mammals: Surviving the Big Chill Winter NatureFest
How do mammals survive the cold of winter? Find out by participating in nature programs, mammal crafts, nature hikes, snowshoeing, horse-drawn wagon rides, and lots of other fun activities. This is an event for people of all ages. |
Congratulations to the 2009 Friends of Wisconsin State Parks Award Winners
The 2009 FWSP Award winners were recently honored at the Friends of Wisconsin State Parks Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet held at the Horicon Marsh International Education Center. Congratulations to all our winners and thank you for your hard work and dedication. 
Hero Awards
Outstanding DNR Land Manager-Brian Hefty, Wyalusing State Park
Successful Friends Group-Newport Wilderness Society
Friends Hero-Duane Deutmeyer, Friends of Governor Dodge
Gold Seal Awards
Best Trail Feature-Governor Dodge State Park, Stephens Falls Hiking Trail
Best Equine Trail-Kettle Moraine State Forest Northern Unit
Best Interpretive Programs-Heritage Hill State Park
Best Prairie Preserve-New Glarus Woods State Park
Best Family Campground-Peninsula State Park
Best Wildlife Viewing-Wyalusing State Park
Best Winter Fun-Mirror Lake
Best Music Venue-Rib Mountain State Park
Best Accessible/ADA Feature-Kohler-Andrae State Park
Best Walk-In Campsite-Newport State Park
Photo Contest Winners
January-Melody Walsh
February-Mary Melton
March-Daniel Seurer
April-Thomas Elliott
May-Jim Dockendorff
June-Dave Birren
July-Jennifer Nunn
August-Nick Meiers
September-Eric Andre
October-Amida Gallito
November-Dan Thoftne
December-Peter Blanchard
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Opportunities
Looking for ways to help out and get involved at your favorite state park, trail, or forest? If you have a specific area where you would like to volunteer, contact the park staff (http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/LAND/parks/) or Friends group (http://www.fwsp.org/groups/) directly, as they will know what needs to be done at the park.
For other ideas, click on the link above to see if there are any volunteer opportunities coming up!
