Candlelight Hike
October 5
6:30-9:00 pm
Spend a night with family and friends under the stars at Blue Mound State Park for an illuminated hike. This event is FREE to attend with state park admission.
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Whether you’re interested in making a donation or becoming actively involved, there are many ways you can make a difference.
Our Events
The Friends organize a variety of events each year to bring people to the park and raise funds for many projects, including trail building and maintenance, landscaping, playground equipment, educational programs, and invasive plant control.
Check the “Events” menu at the top of the page for more information on upcoming events.
What’s Happening
- Seed Collecting
There was a small and motivated volunteer group turn out for seed collection on September 24th. With the sun still warm and bright in the sky, the group headed into the Walnut Prairie with buckets Read more… - Seed Collection Work Party
September 24 5:00 – 7:00 pm Help with the ongoing prairie restoration project by collecting prairie seeds. Volunteers should wear long pants, socks, good walking shoes, and gloves. Also bring a hat, long-sleeved shirt, water bottle, Read more… - End-of-Summer Prairie Update
The prairies in the park are looking great. A few patches of ragweed and crown vetch have re-sprouted in Swain Prairie since treatments earlier in the season. Those patches will be cut prior to going Read more…