A good-natured cause.

Preserving nature takes time and resources.
Realizing the limited resources available to Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park, Friends Of The Forest is working to recruit volunteers to help with park projects and events as well as solicit charitable contributions to fund worthwhile wilderness projects. Becoming a member of Friends Of The Forest costs $20 annually. Joining makes you part of an elite group of concerned individuals dedicated to preserving nature. To join, please complete a membership application.

Current and ongoing projects:
Your donations go to funding a wide range of educational and recreational wilderness projects. Rest assured that 100% of your donations go directly to funding these projects and not to administrative costs. Some current and ongoing projects include:

  • Group Nature Programs
  • Wildlife Rehabilitation Center Repair and Reconstruction
  • Kid's Summer Camp
  • Trail Maintenance
  • Displays
  • Park Maintenance
    		• Welcome

    Welcome to Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park

    John's truck

    Ongoing trail maintenance is a big part
    of the Friend's volunteer activities.

    MISSION
    The Friends purpose is to assist the Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park personnel in maintaining the ecological treasures of the park and enhance the recreational activities for current and future generations.     		Calendar of Events: Our next meeting will be Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at 6:30pm at the Visitor Center at Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park.

    Trail maintenance in action - Volunteers removed several fallen trees from the Woodland Trail.
    A Red-tailed Hawk's daring aerial show, a chance encounter with a curious white-tailed deer, a wake-up call from a hooting Barred Owl ... the wonders of Shelby Forest touch our senses in many ways. However, without proper stewardship of our natural resources, spectacular natural wonders like these will not be here for future generations. Friends Of The Forest is a non-profit group working to preserve the 14,000 acres of pristine wilderness that comprise Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park.

    Through the efforts of volunteers and sponsors, Friends is helping Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park develop, maintain and fund Group Nature Programs, Wildlife Rehab Programs, Kid's Summer Camps, trail maintenance and numerous recreational events.

    spring flowers spring flowers Daffodils in snow Trillium vines on tree Jack-in-the-Pulpit Butterfly

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    Friends

    November 2009 - Our president, Ken Novak, recently attended the annual state-wide meeting of Friends from around the
    State of Tennessee. The weekend gathering was at Fall Creek Falls State Park.

    Contact the Friends

    If you have questions about FRIENDS OF THE FOREST for Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park, feel free to contact Hilde Haynes by email.

    We are always looking for Boy Scouts and other civic groups who are interested in helping with such things as bridge building on the trails. If you would like to help Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park please contact Park Ranger Samantha Cox.

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