Announcements
The Friends of Copper Falls were honored with the 2023 "Hero Award" for Outstanding Friends Group at the annual gathering of the Friends of Wisconsin State Parks.
Many thanks to all who support both organizations: The Friends of Wisconsin State Parks as well as the Friends of Copper Falls State Park! We feel honored to act as stewards of one of the many beautiful state parks, trails, forests and natural areas Wisconsin has to offer! (Photos provided by Randy Paske)
Friends of Wisconsin State Parks awards HERO award to Ruth Brennan.
Ruth Brennan was honored Tuesday Nov. 1, 2022, as a “Hero”, by the Friends of Wisconsin State Parks. Friends of Copper Falls State Park president Bob Aldrich presented the award to Ruth for her tireless effort the last two years managing the concession at Copper Falls State Park. Taking no compensation, she has donated all proceeds from the concession to the new pavilion project in the park.
She did not know of the nomination by the board of directors, and supportive comments from park staff. It was a fitting surprise for someone who has given
so much to our park.
We defined “HERO” as :
“How Extraordinarily Ruth Operates”
The Friends of Wisconsin State Parks is based in Hartford, Wisconsin, and oversees activities of Friends groups around the state.
The Wisconsin DNR has awarded the Friends of the Year honor to The Friends of Copper Falls State Park, Inc.
The Friends of Copper Falls was honored to receive the 2022 Friends Group of the Year Award from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources! Pictured accepting the plaque are Friends of Copper Falls President Bob Aldrich (L) and Park Ranger James Enigl (R).
From our president, Bob Aldrich: " I humbly accept this award on behalf of all those who have qualified us to receive it. The conscientious work of so many people for so many years (has) led this group to keep Copper Falls State Park truly a jewel of the Wisconsin Park System. I thank all those whose commitment to this park keep it vital, and a refuge for so many."
Next time you visit the park, stop in the office to see the award on display!