Contents
- Events Calendar
- Volunteers Needed!
- #OptOutside on Black Friday
- Friends Group Gathering Recap
- Become a Friends Group Member!
- Thank you to our Sponsors
MISSION
The purpose of the Friends of Fort Harrison State Park is to collaborate with Fort Harrison State Park in order to support property staff in projects and events that preserve, manage and interpret both the natural and cultural heritage and recreational opportunities of Fort Harrison State Park. |
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Board Officers:
John Crawford, President
Karen Coleman, Vice President
Tom Crouch, Treasurer
Jennifer McQuade, Secretary
DNR Representative:
Heather DeLorenzo
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Visit the official Fort Harrison State Park website, the Friends website or the Friends Facebook page to learn of upcoming park and Friends volunteer events. Monthly Friends board meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month at 7:00pm at the Visitors Center (open to the public, all are welcome).
PARK EVENTS CALENDAR
- November 24th - ALL DAY - #OptOutside Parks Day
- November 27th & 28th - ALL DAY - PARK CLOSED for Deer Reduction
- November 28th - ALL DAY - Giving Tuesday.
- December 2nd, 9 - 11 AM - Breakfast with Santa at the Fort Harrison State Park Inn. Call 317-638-6000 for reservations.
- December 7th, 7 PM - Friends of Fort Harrison State Park Board Meeting.
- December 23rd, 5-8 PM - Holiday Dinner Buffet at the Fort Harrison State Park Inn. Call 317-638-6000 for reservations.
 
Volunteers Needed!
It's that time of the year again and the Friends are looking for volunteers for some upcoming Christmas-themed events:
- Saturday, December 2, 8:30 till 11:00 AM: Breakfast with Santa - Assist the Interpretive Staff with crafts and activities at the State Park Inn. Contact the Park Interpretive Staff at Fortinterp@dnr.in.gov to volunteer.
- Saturday, December 16, 8:30 - 11:00 AM & 12 to 2 PM: Giftwrapping at REI Store in Castleton - REI will provide the materials, all you have to do is wrap gifts! We can promote the Friends and the Park while wrapping and any donations made while wrapping will go to the Friends group. If you are interested in volunteering please let us know at friendsoffortharrison@gmail.com
- Saturday, December 23, 8:30 to 11:00 AM - Giftwrapping at REI Store in Castleton - same giftwrapping activity as listed above. If you are interested in volunteering please let us know at friendsoffortharrison@gmail.com
#OptOutside on Black Friday with Indiana State Parks!
Indiana State Parks is offering a Black Friday experience unlike any other sale you’d find at big-box retailers. Hoosiers can #optoutside to enjoy the outdoors with discounts and opportunities to win 2018 state park passes and other prizes. Outdoor gear retailer REI started the #OptOutside initiative in 2015, announcing it would close its stores on Black Friday to encourage people to experience nature instead of long lines at cash registers.
For details on prizes, discounts and a copy of the free park entry coupon, visit the Indiana State Parks Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/INdnrstateparksandreservoirs/
Giving Tuesday - November 28th, 2017
Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving (in the U.S.) and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season, when many focus on their holiday and end-of-year giving. Since its inaugural year in 2012, #GivingTuesday has become a movement that celebrates and supports giving and philanthropy with events throughout the year. The Friends of Fort Harrison State Park will be participating in Giving Tuesday - stay tuned to our Facebook Page for details!
https://www.facebook.com/FriendsofFortHarrison/
Friends Group Gathering Recap
The annual Friends Group Gathering was held at McCormicks's Creek State Park on November 4th, 2017. This is a meeting meant to get members of Friends Groups from around the state in one place to share experiences and ideas on supporting and promoting Indiana's State Parks. Indiana DNR staff also attend to provide updates on programs and guidance for Friends Group projects.
John Crawford (President), Karen Coleman (Vice President), Lee Ann Kee and Joy Fulk represented the Friends of Fort Harrison at the Gathering.
Friends Membership/Sponsorship - Join Us in Supporting the Park!
Want to improve the trails at Fort Harrison State Park? Want to support nature education for local schools? Want to help improve the amenities and preserve the unique natural resources of this special location? The Friends of Fort Harrison State Park is an all-volunteer non-profit group working to support the amenities and programs of the park.
To view our recent accomplishments, visit http://www.friendsoffortharrison.org
Memberships are an important part of the finances of the group, and allow the Friends to maintain and support the park and its programs. Your membership includes copies of our newsletter, voting privileges at our annual meeting, updates on park and group activities, opportunities to make new friends and most importantly, contribute to building the quality of the park. Memberships are available for students, individual and families, as well as options for corporate sponsorship. Please join us in supporting the park and its positive impact on our community.
GO TO http://WWW.FRIENDSOFFORTHARRISON.ORG TO JOIN OR DONATE NOW.
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