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Trails End Amphitheater and Pavillion. See details here.

Due to many scheduling conflicts, our meeting this month will be late Sunday afternoon at the park maintenance office. Contact the Friends with questions.

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Meet at the park office at 9:00 a.m. Join the Friends and other volunteers to plant trees and shrubs and do some general cleanup of campgrounds. 9-noon. Then take some time to enjoy the park! Contact Chip at 608-851-0210 with questions or to volunteer.

Meet in person if weather permits

Email friendsofgovdodge@gmail.com by Wednesday to get receive link for meeting.

Contact the Friends for Zoom link

Campfire and s’mores, too! Contact the Friends for more information.

In person meeting.

The Annual Meeting of the Friends of Governor Dodge will take place on November 13 at 6:00 p.m.  at the park maintenance building. Prior to the meeting there will be time to socialize beginning at 5:30 p.m. We ask that you bring your own beverage and chair.

All are welcome to come learn about the Friends’ accomplishments in 2024 and give input on future projects. New memberships will be accepted, and current memberships can be renewed at the meeting. 

Due to scheduling conflicts, this meeting will be held virtually. Planning for the candlelight hike will be the main focus of the meeting. If you are interested in joining in the Zoom meeting, please email friendsofgovdodge@gmail.com for login link.

Event will take place at the Trails End Amphitheater and Picnic Shelter at 6 pm. There will be cake and ice cream, story telling, games and activity sheets and more! Smokey will be making an appearance!

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Meet at Twin Valley Picnic Shelter. Learn more about the Friends and share ideas. Bring a beverage of your choice and enjoy a bowl of chili & fixings. Please RSVP by May 13. See flyer.

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Email us for link to log in and for agenda.

This will be a Zoom meeting. Email us for details.

Meet at the Cox Hollow Lake Concession at 11:00 a.m. Join a guided hike on the Lake View Trail, just over a mile long. Dress for the weather. Friendly dogs on leash are welcome, too. Several members of the Friends group will be on hand. What a great way to start the new year….fresh air and exercise! This is a great time to get your 2024 vehicle park admission sticker, too.

Find out about 2023 Friends accomplishments, elect officers, share your ideas about future Friends projects and funding priorities. Meet at park maintenance building. Bring a chair and beverage, pizza will be provided. Please rsvp to friendsofgovdodge@gmail.com

Park admission fee is waived in celebration of Governor Dodge State Park’s 75th Anniversary! Meet at Cox Hollow Concession area for a 1.25 mile hike followed by a campfire and s’mores.

Meet Smokey, hear his story, enjoy cake and ice cream and FUN! Information, games and activities for the kids.