About Us

Our Mission: ​The purpose of the Friends of Fort Harrison State Park is to collaborate closely with Fort Harrison State Park staff in order to: Support property staff in projects and events that preserve, manage and interpret both the natural and cultural heritage and recreational opportunities of Fort Harrison State Park.

Our Board of Directors:
Board members are unpaid volunteers elected by active members at the Annual meeting.  

Officers
John Crawford, President
​Karen Coleman, Vice President
​Lee Ann Kee, Treasurer
Jennifer McQuade, Secretary

Directors

Joy Fulk
Don McQuade
​Rachel Walker
Dexter Lee
Kyle Nelson
Recent Projects and Accomplishments include:
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  • Trail armoring on the Camp Creek Trail
  • Repaired trail stairs near Delaware Lake and trimmed trail
  • Partnered with Schneider Geospatial to finish painting the Shafter Playground
  • Partnered with REI, INPAWS, INDOT, Scouts, and many volunteers on National Public Lands Day to remove invasive species from the Walnut Plantation, repair and paint a bridge on Harrison Trace, place a fence around the rain garden, and finish the Tree ID Trail
  • Hosted the first annual Fort Harrison State Park BBQ & Blues Fest
  • Trail Renewal:  armored, trimmed, and labeled the Treeline Tree ID Trail
  • Painted Delaware Lake and Cherry Tree Shelters
  • Participated in the Lawrence 4th of July parade with park naturalists
  • Supported Jr. IMN Class in making a Rain Garden, made possible by a grant from Aveda
  • Sponsored 2018 Jr. IMN classes
  • Installed Park Benches by the Delaware Lake Playground
  • Pulled Garlic Mustard in May and June
  • Armored the new Camp Creek Trail Head
  • Continued planting, mulching, and maintaining park gardens at the Gate House, Sledding Hill restrooms, and Visitor Center
  • Provided volunteer educators for the Indiana Master Naturalist (IMN) classes and school programs
  • Held annual meeting with presentation by Amanda Smith on Historic and Native plants
  • Provided hot chocolate for First Day Hike

For a list of current projects and events, see the "Events" tab.