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
2010-2011 Board Members
President - Barb Hogan
Vice President - Carol Robertson
Secretary - Rose Odell
Treasurer - John Knox
Directors: Mike Anderson; Al Graham, Ger Marzinski; Sandy Chapman
Upcoming
Meetings
Thursday, February 9th, 2012 @ 6 pm
Thursday, March 8th, 2012 @ 6 pm
at the Grindhouse Cafe on Front Street
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!
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!!
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
You will need Adobe Reader to view the brochure.
The
Friends of Ferris thanks the CSCF
for their continued support
** 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*
More
photos of Ferris Park
and Friends events
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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