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.
Support Our Work
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
- 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… - Summer Prairie Update
The prairies are really starting to take off given mid summer rain and sun. Adaptive Restoration recently performed a site visit of each of the prairies on July 12. All in all, they are pleased Read more… - Summer Newsletter 2024
Summer in the park is anything but boring. The pool/splash pad is open, wildflowers are blooming, and the sun almost refuses to set. June was a whirlwind of events and we’re just getting started. The Read more…