Merrick State Park - Turtles

Merrick State Park - Turtles The Merrick TURTLES is a nonprofit organization that raises money for special programs The Friends of Merrick State Park T.U.R.T.L.E.S.

The Understanding Resources Through Learning Experiences Society is a nonprofit organization that raises money for the park, volunteers for projects and sponsor naturalist programs.

03/14/2026

Due to forecasted snowfall Sunday Merrick State Park Staff will be only plowing the main entrance and up to the boat landing. The park still remains open for use however the gates to the North and South campground will be closed. With warmer temperatures the past few weeks the roads would sustain more damage from plowing than leaving them snow covered. The roadway may not be plowed until Monday based on conditions on Hwy 35 as staff needs to travel up from Perrot State Park. Thank you for your understanding.

Thanks for coming out on a rainy Saturday National Eagle Center! If you didn't get enough raptors, join us this Saturday...
07/06/2025

Thanks for coming out on a rainy Saturday National Eagle Center! If you didn't get enough raptors, join us this Saturday, July 12th as we welcome River Valley Raptors Inc. (7pm at the Nature Center). 🦅

Our ADA accessible fishing pier is in! A huge THANK YOU to all of the donors who made this happen, including Riverland E...
06/26/2025

Our ADA accessible fishing pier is in! A huge THANK YOU to all of the donors who made this happen, including Riverland Energy Cooperative's Community Cares Program! Stay tuned for details about an upcoming pier dedication.

Tomorrow's program (Saturday, June 21st, 7:00pm) at the Nature Center is "Science Fun with Ed". Get ready for kitchen ta...
06/20/2025

Tomorrow's program (Saturday, June 21st, 7:00pm) at the Nature Center is "Science Fun with Ed". Get ready for kitchen table science demos (vinegar/baking soda, making "slime", non-Newtonian baking soda/water), some 'tricks' and, given the date, JUNE 21, demos and discussions about the earth/sun relationship that gives us northerners the "longest" day of the year.

FUN chemistry and physics, Ed’s target audiences are ages 5-10 years old, and he keeps it fast, fun & informative enough that younger and older folks will also enjoy the presentation.

If you plan to participate in the hands-on program, we suggest wearing old clothes!

These free programs are made possible thanks to donors and the Friends of Wisconsin State Parks!

What a great turnout for our Eco-Art program last night! 🎨 Participants were able to make a customized walking stick, su...
06/08/2025

What a great turnout for our Eco-Art program last night! 🎨 Participants were able to make a customized walking stick, sure to be handy when hiking all of the beautiful park trails across our great state of Wisconsin!

Thanks Friends of Wisconsin State Parks and all our donors for keeping these programs free!

06/07/2025

June 7 & 8 is FREE ADMISSION to the Park. Tonight at 7:00 is paint your own Walking Stick using your creative mind and under the instruction from Kim. We rent kayaks and canoes for three hours Everyday. See you soon.

Here is our full summer lineup of Saturday evening programs - made possible by Friends of Wisconsin State Parks and othe...
06/01/2025

Here is our full summer lineup of Saturday evening programs - made possible by Friends of Wisconsin State Parks and other local donors & sponsors!

The Friends of Merrick State Park (Merrick Turtles) is a non-profit group of volunteers who support programs and needs o...
04/03/2025

The Friends of Merrick State Park (Merrick Turtles) is a non-profit group of volunteers who support programs and needs of the park. We want visitors from near and far to visit and enjoy our beautiful state park located along the Mississippi River near Fountain City, WI.

This year, the group is funding and donating a handicapped accessible fishing pier to the park! Situated along the Mississippi River, water activities are an integral part of our visitors' experience. The new pier will enable ALL people to come and enjoy this amazing river and fish via an accessible, safe, and secure pier. Construction of the pier is expected near the end of May!

The total cost of the project is approximately $25,000. Through grant funding and donations, we are over half way there. But we could use your help, and every donation is greatly appreciated. Please consider helping us fund this much needed project, an accessible pier for everyone to more fully enjoy our park and river.

Thank you for supporting the Friends of Merrick State Park!

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A huge THANK YOU to everyone that participated in our Fall Skelebration last weekend! And special thanks to our pumpkin ...
10/25/2024

A huge THANK YOU to everyone that participated in our Fall Skelebration last weekend! And special thanks to our pumpkin carvers and all of the volunteers that organized this event and helped make it a huge success!

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S2965 WI-35
Fountain City, WI
54629

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