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Electronic Pay Station Installed! The Friends of Council Grounds State Park organization, along with the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program, provided the funding for the new electronic pay station now installed at Council Grounds State Park! This new pay station will allow visitors to purchase day or season passes at any time during the day, and not […]

Invasive Species Removal! The Friends of Council Grounds State Park assisted the DNR and park staff in removinginvasive species in a large area along the Brown Trail. Buckthorn and honeysuckle weresome of the invasive species removed and destroyed. The stumps of these invasiveplants were then treated with herbicide to ensure the plant does not regrow. […]

Naturalist Library Purchases! The Friends of Council Grounds State Park are grateful for Incentive Grants provided by the Friends of Wisconsin State Parks. Due to the receipt of such a Grant, we were able to purchase white boards and markers to be used by staff and park visitors to share plants or wildlife they have […]

Flower Team Work! The Friends of Council Grounds have an enthusiastic Flower Team that has enjoyed making the entrance to the park more colorful with annual plants. You may have noticed their beauty as you approach the entrance.   Native plants have also been enhancing the native plant beds near the campfire wood sale shed. This plant bed required removing the invasive plants, then adding and labeling the new plantings.  The Flower Team has a rotating schedule […]

Bench Cleaning time! Friends of Council Grounds was busy cleaning and painting the benches at Council Grounds! September 16, 2025 Kids Learn to Fish (Copy) Kids Learn to Fish Participants aged 5 to adult acquired… August 12, 2025 Kids Learn to Fish Kids Learn to Fish Participants aged 5 to adult acquired… August 5, 2025 Donation Made […]

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 […]