Dear Friends,

We’re just three weeks away from a weekend of connection, learning, and celebration! Join Friends of Wisconsin State Parks in the Wausau area on November 6–7 as we celebrate 30 years of supporting the places—and people—that make Wisconsin’s outdoors special.

Friday, November 6 | An Evening with Friends
6–9 p.m. | Granite Peak Ski Hill, Wausau

Kick off the weekend with a celebration open to the public! Enjoy live music, food and beverage, a silent auction, and a chance to meet and take a photo with Smokey Bear.

Presented by Visit Wausau, this evening is an opportunity to introduce friends, family, and neighbors to FWSP and the local Friends groups that care for Wisconsin’s state parks, forests, trails, and recreation areas. Please help us spread the invitation!

Saturday, November 7 | FWSP Annual Meeting
Holiday Inn & Suites – Wausau/Rothschild
Check-In and Light Breakfast begin at 8 a.m.
Annual Meeting begins at 9 a.m.
Ends at 3:30 p.m.

Come together with your fellow Friends from across Wisconsin to celebrate accomplishments, exchange ideas, and bring fresh inspiration back to your organization.

The day includes a DNR presentation, keynote speaker Cassandra Mordini, Wisconsin Director of Outdoor Recreation.

Three workshops, presented by the Friends of Rib Mountain and Marathon Cheese Corporation, seek to bolster your Friends' group:

• Community Champions Program: Connecting your organization with potential community business partners.

• Wisconsin Tourism JEM Grant: Growing awareness of your events and programs through grant support.

• Volunteerism & Trail Work Development: Building volunteer skills and organizing successful stewardship days.

Registration for the annual meeting and workshops is open—make your plans to join us!