The Friends of Ferris is an energetic, non-profit group of volunteers who are hard at work, constantly bringing to Ferris special events and promotions unique to our Provincial Park! We are part of a growing network of co-operating associations across Ontario.
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
2009-2010
Board Members
President - Barb Hogan
Vice President - Fred Ellis
Secretary
- Carole Ellis
Treasurer - John Knox
Past President - Doreen Sharpe
Directors:
Mike Anderson; Carol Robertson; Barb Hogan; Rose Odell, Al Graham, Ger Marzinski;
John Knox; Fred Ellis; Carole Ellis
Next
Board Meeting
Feb 10, 2010 @ 6 pm 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 celebrating the Grand Opening of the Bridge will be available
because of dedication of the Friends to promoting our wonderful Park and all it
has to offer!
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 brochure here
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The
Friends of Ferris thanks the CSCF
for their continued support 
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News
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Restoring
Living Antiques - Stone Walls
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Friends
pleased with new deal
Kite
Day
Stone
Walls
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!!
The
Friends of Ferris are an important link in keeping our park in the news.
With each special event, campers and local townspeople alike learn the
value of having a Park such as Ferris Provincial so close at hand.
For more information, contact
Friends of Ferris.
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