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Kids Learn to Fish Participants aged 5 to adult acquired new facts and learned new skills at the inaugural “Learn to Fish ” event, at CGSP,  8.11.25.    Certified coordinators and experienced anglers taught about:  safety, environment,  equipment,  bait, WI fish id, and first-aid.  Patience and courtesy were the focus.  Hands-on practice of tying fishing […]

Donation Made to Local Library The Friends Group donated $225 to T.B. Scott Free Library to allow them to purchase 45 “Check Out the Parks at Your Library” program. The passes are available to Library Patrons and are valid for a free, single day admission of one vehicle, to any Wisconsin State Park, Forest or Recreation […]

Wood Crew at Work The Friends of Council Grounds State Park Wood Crew removed and processed a pine tree from the beach parking lot. The pine tree was felled by a professional arborist because the tree was diseased and dying. The tree was saved for the Wood Crew so they could make it into campfire […]

Flower Team Volunteering The Flower Team planted 3 flower boxes and 4 barrel planters, May 27 2025. Plants were chosen for a bright color display and to attract pollinators. The Team will take turns watering and maintaining them throughout the summer. Thank you Flower Team! June 3, 2025 Flower Team Volunteering Flower Team Volunteering The […]

Canoe and Kayak Work The Friends Firewood Team used the nice weather to scrub the watercraft instead of cutting wood on 5-6-2025. They washed and checked the condition of all the watercraft, paddles and life preservers. Some of the life preservers are still being cleaned but everything else is ready for summer rentals. The canoes, kayaks […]

On April 26, 2025, the Friends of Council Grounds State Park assisted the DNR staff at Council Grounds State Park with the DNR’s Earth Day Work Play Day. Twelve Friends of Council Grounds State Park, 5 adults and 4 children from the community joined together to collect litter along all the park roads, clear the […]