Friends of Blue Mound State Park

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Friends of Blue Mound State Park

We partner with park staff & volunteers to complete environmental projects at Blue Mound State Park.

FBMSP is a 501(c)3 nonprofit made up of volunteers who work together to enhance and preserve the park's natural resources while offering activities and projects to improve the visitor experience. We are always welcoming volunteers and members to aid in these designated park improvement projects. Become a member/volunteer at friendsofbluemound.org/become-a-member/ .

10/16/2026

Do you love Blue Mound State Park and want to help make a difference? Friends of Blue Mound State Park is seeking new board members to help support the park, its visitors, and our community.

We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers with a variety of skills and interests. Board service takes approximately 5–10 hours per month and is a great way to give back to a place you love.

Interested in getting involved? We’d love to hear from you! Learn more and contact us at [email protected].

10/13/2026

Adaptive Restoration LLC has led prairie restoration efforts in Blue Mound State Park. In April, they conducted a prescribed burn to encourage the establishment of native species and held volunteer work parties throughout the summer. Learn about their ongoing efforts to restore the prairies at https://www.friendsofbluemound.org/2026/10/07/2026-prairie-restoration-recap/

Thank you to all of the volunteers who have helped care for and restore Blue Mound's prairies!

10/09/2026

The Friends Shelter has become a gathering place in Blue Mound State Park. Whether you’ve rented it for a family celebration, joined us for an event, or just popped in to enjoy the air conditioning, you’ve probably noticed the large quilt hanging on the wall. This quilt was a gift for the Friends Shelter and was made with the utmost care. Learn more about how the quilt was made and the three volunteers who donated their time, talents, and resources: https://www.friendsofbluemound.org/2026/09/29/making-the-friends-shelter-quilt/

10/07/2026

We couldn't have asked for a better night for our candlelight hike. Thank you to everyone who came out on Saturday evening to share the trails with us. And thank you to our volunteers for all your help setting up lights, serving refreshments, and cleaning up.

10/01/2026

The weather this weekend is looking delightfully cool and dry. 🍂⛅ Join us at the Candlelight Hike this Saturday, October 3, from 6:30-9:00PM. Come for the views and stay for the s'mores and warm fall drinks! Learn more at https://www.friendsofbluemound.org/candlelight-hike/

No registration required. This event and refreshments are free with park admission.

09/17/2026

The prairies are looking great! Join us for our last Prairie Work Party of the year next Thursday, September 24, from 5:30 pm- 7 pm (note the time change). We will be hand-collecting seeds.

We will meet at the Friends Shelter and can carpool to the prairie from there. Please wear field clothes (pants, long sleeves, closed-toed shoes/boots, and gloves). We'll be doing some seed collection and w**d pulling if needed. Tools will be provided.

IF we have to cancel because of weather, we will post cancellation on Facebook and Instagram.

These Thursday evening volunteer work parties are coordinated by Adaptive Restoration LLC.

Contact [email protected] if you're interested and/or have any questions.

We thank you and look forward to working with you at the park.

Address

Mount Horeb, WI

Telephone

+16084375711

Website

https://www.friendsofbluemound.org/

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