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Friends Make Overlook at Tippecanoe River SP Happen
Indiana Ag Connection - 08/05/2020
Thanks to the work of the Friends of Tippecanoe River State Park group and various partners and volunteers, guests can enjoy a new overlook that is located in the state park's waterfowl area.
"It is so rewarding to see people enjoying different assets of the park and that they are able to enjoy this wonderful natural resource that we have here in our home county, and knowing that the Friends group assisted with that endeavor is so exciting," said Friends group president Jack Burger. "It's quite an inspirational time for Friends of Tippecanoe River State Park."
In September 2019, the Friends received a $5,215 grant from the Community Grants Fund through the Community Foundation of Pulaski County, a $3,000 grant from the Carol White REMC Operation Round Up program, and $1,000 donation from Pulaski County Girl Scout Troops #47607 and #00167.
With the help of Pulaski County Girl Scout troops #47607 and #00167 and park staff, the Friends completed installation of the overlook on June 4.
Friends vice president Mike Schultz praised the hard work of all involved and declared the overlook a beautiful addition to the state park.
"We've been excited to see the completed overlook, and we are quite impressed with the final product," Schultz said. "This new overlook is a definite improvement from the old structure, and now visitors of Tippecanoe River State Park can truly enjoy nature on a wonderful structure."
The overlook is the latest addition to the expanding list of successful state park projects the Friends group has contributed to. The list also includes the replacement of windows at the River Shelter, installation of lights and electrical wiring at Tepicon Recreation Hall, and repairing the historic stone wall behind the Nature Center.
The mission of Friends of Tippecanoe River State Park is to support Tippecanoe River State Park with conservation activities, education, recreation, historic preservation and promote Tippecanoe River State Park. Founded in 2012, Friends of Tippecanoe River State Park is a leader in the field of volunteerism and fundraising, providing well-crafted projects as park attributes that visitors can appreciate and utilize.
The Community Foundation of Pulaski County encourages the growth of endowed funds to serve and enrich our community today and tomorrow. It is committed to improving quality of life by funding community projects, stewarding endowed funds for the future, and fostering philanthropy in Pulaski County. For more information, see cfopc.org or call 574-946-0906.
Operation Round Up is a voluntary fundraising program that lets you donate the spare change on your energy bill to help those in need throughout your community. With an average donation of only $6 per year, and never more than 99 cents a month, you can make a small investment that pays big dividends in your community. Operation Round Up is families working together to improve their collective quality of life. For more information, please visit cwremc.com/community/operation-round-up/ or call 800-844-7161.
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