CURRENT PROJECTS (2012)

Boat Rental Bridge
Donate today to help us raise $2,000 to purchase materials to replace this old trail bridge by the boat rental.
Wetland Restoration
Cooperative partner with USFWS on wetland restorations and plantings.
Fund Nature Center Operations
Continue to fund the animal feeding and program expenses of the N.C.

PAST PROJECTS

Friends’ Wetland Trail – Financed and assisted in the construction of a parking lot and 3/4 mile trail in 2010.  In 2011 three observation decks were constructed along the trail to offer views into the wetlands the trail highlights.

Spring House Restoration – The Friends Group raised funds for and assisted in the actual reconstruction of this mid 19th century spring house. Park interpreters now use it to offer park visitors a glimpse of historic rural Indiana life. Click for a pdf brochure: Spring House Brochure

Bank Stabilization Project – Secured permits and funding to stabilize a badly eroded section of the lake shore.  The area was terraced and re-enforeced with large glacial stones.  The terraces were then planted with native plants to hold the soil in place.

Other Projects
Funded basketball court construction in campground – 2011
Funded concrete manure bins in horseman’s campground – 2011
Landscaped the Mangus Memorial – 2011
Conduct stream water quuality surveys as part of Hoosier Riverwatch – ongoing
Conducted numerous park clean up days – ongoing
Assit with invasive plant control efforts – ongoing
Assist with and sponsor park special events – ongoing