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Friends of Nerstrand Big Woods

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A community organization devoted to preserving and enhancing the experience of Nerstrand Big Woods State Park. This group seeks to:

  • Sustain the natural beauty and ecology of the park
  • Support interpretive and environmental education programs of the park
  • Advocate for the park
  • Promote awareness of the park’s resources
  • Provide volunteers and support when needed

Friends Since

2013

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Group walking through prairie and looking at plants
The friends help to organize events throughout the year, like this prairie hike
Friends standing by newly installed park bench
The friends work to add visitor amenities like this bench
Wooden sign says

News from the Friends

waterfall

May 22, 2019

3rd Annual Big Woods Photo Contest Launches

a group poses with their newly picked prairie seeds

January 22, 2019

Friends Groups Make an Impact through Grant Program

Natural Playground work 4

May 18, 2018

Nerstrand Big Woods State Park being enhanced with two volunteer projects this summer

May 4, 2018

P&TC awards $5,000 grants to Friends Groups for restoration projects in state parks

Retiring park manager Elain Feikema

November 27, 2017

Retirement Open House/Coffee & Cake

closeup of understory flower

October 1, 2016

Getting more people into the woods

waterfalls with sun beams

October 1, 2013

Making friends

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