About Us
Friends of High Bridge Trail State Park is a nonprofit organization that supports the High Bridge Trail State Park (www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/hig.shtml) through volunteerism, advocacy and fundraising efforts. We actively participate in the mission of the park -- to conserve the natural, cultural, scenic and recreational resources of the park; to provide a variety of recreational and educational opportunities; and to promote environmental stewardship. The Friends group, established in February 2009, is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
The types of activities that the Friends group has sponsored and/or participated in have included:
Supporting the Park Manager and his staff at Park events
Participating in various landscaping and clean-up projects throughout the Park
Sponsoring and staffing booths at local events to distribute information about the Park and the Friends group
Participating in Virginia State Park events in support/representation of High Bridge Trail State Park
Funds raised by the Friends group are used to support the Park; for example, funds have enabled us to purchase the following:
Mileage markers installed throughout the Park
Bike maintenance/repair stand located at the River Road parking area
Benches at numerous locations in the Park
An additional Heartsmart Defibrillator to enhance the Park staff's ability to support the safety of Park visitors
Membership
Anyone who shares our interest in supporting High Bridge Trail State Park is welcome to join the Friends group.
Annual memberships, based on our fiscal year (July 1 - June 30), are:
$15 for individuals
$20 for families
$5 for students
If you're interested in joining us, just download the Friends Group Brochure PDF file at the bottom of this web page, print Side 2 of the brochure and complete the "Join the Friends of High Bridge Trail State Park" section. Mail that section, along with a check for your membership fee, to the address shown in the middle of the form.
For further information about membership or other questions regarding the Friends group, please contact us or attend one of our meetings.
Contact Us
Our email address: fofhbt@gmail.com
Our postal address:
Friends of High Bridge Trail State Park
308-B South Main Street, #161
Farmville, VA 23901