They assist in the maintenance of trails, trail markers and even installed trail benches for you to sit and enjoy the quiet moments at Ferris. A major project undertaken by the Friends was in partnership with the Campbellford Rotary Club. A new picnic shelter was built entirely with volunteers and today family gatherings, company picnics and special events in the Park all benefit from this structure. Another recent improvement is the purchase and installation of playground equipment much to the delight of young campers.

Projects by the Friends
 - 6 new park benches
 - Boardwalks
 - Updating trails with new signage
 

2012-2013 Board Members
President - Barb Hogan
Vice President - Carol Robertson
Secretary - Sandy Chapman
Treasurer - John Knox
Directors: Mike Anderson; Al Graham, Ger Marzinski; Rose Odell, Anne Kidd

Upcoming Meeting- Everyone welcome!
Thursday, May 16th, 2013 at 6 pm
The Grindhouse Cafe
Call Barb for more info - 632 0894

*Board meetings - minutes.

*Friends of Ferris Constitution & Bylaws.


What's happening in Ferris this time of year?
Find out!

The Friends have also designed and will be in charge of promotions for the Ranney Gorge Suspension Bridge. T-shirts and Park attire are available at the Park entrance gate office.
Support the Park by purchasing Ontario Parks clothing or a yearlyPark Pass

   

      Dry Stone Wall restoration workshop October 2011


Interested in the "earthy" side of Ferris?
We have a detailed geographical article just for you!

Most recently, the Friends have begun working on refurbishing the Park Office. The Office is used to host displays during special events held in the Park. The Friends of Ferris plan to provide campers with an Interpretive Display, providing young and old with something educational, or just pure fun!

The Friends of Ferris is a registered Canadian Charitable Trust. Originally formed in 1994, they received charitable status in 1996, and adopted a mandate. Please join us by sharing your time, talents and expertise while making new friends, getting some fresh air and having some down-to-earth good fun!!

                      
Friends of Ferris is supporting UN's International Year of Water Cooperation.

World Water Day is held annually on 22 March as a means of focusing attention on the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable management of freshwater resources. http://www.worldwaterday.org.

In December 2010, the United Nations General Assembly declared 2013 as the United
Nations International Year of Water Cooperation. The objective of the year is to raise awareness of the potential for, and value of increased cooperation in relation to water.

Friends of Ferris will support and incorporate this vision into their 2013 activities!

Everyone can be a 'Friend of Ferris'. We welcome families, individuals, special interest groups, park visitors, and business corporations. By becoming a member of the Friends of Ferris, you will be making a valuable contribution to a very special place.

Any contribution - volunteer help, sharing expertise, donations - all are gratefully accepted and always appreciated!

So please join us by sharing your time, talents and expertise, while making new friends, getting some fresh air and having some good down to earth fun!

Download the Friends information and membership brochure here

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** In the News **


*Fungi Walk - Oct 2011*

*Dry Stone Walls 2011*

*Restoring Living Antiques -
Stone Walls*

*Camping artilceToronto Star*
by P Dalby

*Friends pleased with new deal*

*Kite Day*

*Flying High-Kites for Kids
page 14 in Northumberland Kids*

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