Projects
Projects the Friends of Grayson Highlands State Park has supported:
- Yearly financial assistance with canoe, adventure & junior rangers, dog show, October Hayride, Easter Egg Hunt, Youth Conservation Corps programs. These programs promote an awareness and appreciation of nature in the public, particularly our youth, and encourage positive stewardship for future generations.
- Designed and maintain wildflower/butterfly gardens, and designated as a Monarch Way Station.
- Recycle aluminum and plastic at park festivals, and act as an outreach to other groups interested in recycling.
- Purchased a trailer for FOGH to store recycle items.
- Designed t-shirts with the Friends’ logo to promote our organization and raise funds for projects.
- Upgrade and maintain a public website (www.graysonfriends.org/) for park and friends information.
- Purchased a weather station and video web cam to provide current weather information via our website.
- Assist with food sales during the Lottery Hunt.
- Provide annual staff appreciation meal.
- Assist with the Blue Ridge Relay Endurance Race to promote the park and raise funds for projects.
- Participated with the Odwalla Plant a Tree program.
- Purchased and assisted with installation of rain barrels at the park office and visitor center.
- Member of Virginia Association For Parks which support legislative efforts on behalf of Virginia’s parks.