Becoming a friend of Black Hill (FOBH)
Our
friends group was formed in April 2001 to support, promote, and sustain
the nature programs and special events conducted by the interpretive
naturalist staff at Black Hill Visitor Center. We believe that these
educational programs are the heart of the park. As a friends group,
we give our support to many types of programs including:
- Family Events: Firefly Fun, Star Search, Monarch Fiesta Day, and Astronomy Day Children's programs: Babes in the Park, After School Hikes, Storytime on the Lake, fishing, lake exploration, and night hikes
- Pontoon boat cruises, kayaking and canoeing
- Adult programs: special hikes, van tours, and accredited MSDE workshops for teachers and interested adult
- Children's summer workshops on fishing, kayaking, and canoeing
- Nature boxes for hands-on learning for groups of all ages
- Programs for schoolchildren, preschoolers, scouts, and seniors
- The Friends group has recently purchased a greenhouse in which to grow native plants for use by our local schools & the visitor center gardens
Why become a member?
- To receive a substantial discount on all nature programs at Black Hill
- To ensure that the natural and cultural history programs at the park continue
- To become involved with issues that affect the programs
- To attend events conducted just for our friends group such as van trips, kayak trips, picnics, pontoon boat tours, hikes and natural history training sessions
- To have the opportunity to volunteer and work closely with the park naturalists
- To gain a sense of satisfaction in helping our friends and neighbors of all ages experience and preserve nature
Sign-up today!
FOBH membership application (pdf, 17KB)
Date of last page update: February 19, 2008
