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What’s Happening
- 2026 Prairie Restoration Recap
Adaptive Restoration conducted a prescribed burn in early April 2026 at Blue Mound State Park to encourage the establishment of native species and assist in the restoration efforts of Swain, Upper Walnut, and the pool Read more - Making the Friends Shelter Quilt
The Friends Shelter has become a gathering place in Blue Mound State Park. Whether you’ve rented it for a family gathering or celebration, joined us for an event, or just popped in to enjoy the Read more - Horribly Hilly Hundreds
The 2026 Horribly Hilly Hundreds is in the books! We had a great turnout this year, with riders representing 27 states and four countries. As always, last-minute road construction required a course update to our Read more