Well, as situations would have it, I became President of FTLSP - kicking and screaming all the way. However, as I settled into this role, I noticed it wasn't near as bad as I had thought. It's really kind of exhilarating with all that's going on right now!
We have a terrific, hard-working Board and dedicated volunteers who make the projects fun and easy. I admire and appreciate everyone for their commitment and time to make our Park beautiful, safe and a great place for starting your adventure.
Last month saw the completion of the Recreational Trails Program grant! Thanks again to volunteers, Board members and the Park staff! The 6-miles of repaired trails, new map and signage (to come) wouldn't have happened without everyone's help. Have to give an extra kudo to Eric Peek, FTLSP Board Member, who rode and mapped all the Park's trails and continues to send updates on Facebook. Send us a "thumbs up": @FriendsOfTaylorsvilleLakeStateParkKy
We've also added 15 more trees in 2019, in addition to the 11 we planted in 2018, to the campgrounds and playground area. In 90+ degree heat, the shade the trees provide is most welcomed! Thanks to LG&E and KU's Plant for the Planet for the generous grant the allowed us to purchase the trees, mulch and water bags. A huge shout-out to the Spencer County High School Football Team and Girl Scout Troop #1199 for doing all the heavy work of planting and the first watering of the trees, in 2019! Y'all are amazing and we really hope to see you out, enjoying the Park!
Keeping the Park beautiful is our goal and it helps to have the highway litter-free on the way to the Park entrance. So, FTLSP has been picking up trash, along a 2-mile stretch of road that leads to the Park, for the past two years through the Adopt-A-Highway program.
We're definitely not leaving out the waterlovers. Working alongside the State Park, Corps of Engineers and Tourism, we're adding a kayak launch station at Possum Ridge Boat Ramp. It'll be the first, and so far the only such ramp in any Kentucky State Park. Jaw-dropping! I know!
Join us as we gear up for an even more exciting 2020!
We have a terrific, hard-working Board and dedicated volunteers who make the projects fun and easy. I admire and appreciate everyone for their commitment and time to make our Park beautiful, safe and a great place for starting your adventure.
Last month saw the completion of the Recreational Trails Program grant! Thanks again to volunteers, Board members and the Park staff! The 6-miles of repaired trails, new map and signage (to come) wouldn't have happened without everyone's help. Have to give an extra kudo to Eric Peek, FTLSP Board Member, who rode and mapped all the Park's trails and continues to send updates on Facebook. Send us a "thumbs up": @FriendsOfTaylorsvilleLakeStateParkKy
We've also added 15 more trees in 2019, in addition to the 11 we planted in 2018, to the campgrounds and playground area. In 90+ degree heat, the shade the trees provide is most welcomed! Thanks to LG&E and KU's Plant for the Planet for the generous grant the allowed us to purchase the trees, mulch and water bags. A huge shout-out to the Spencer County High School Football Team and Girl Scout Troop #1199 for doing all the heavy work of planting and the first watering of the trees, in 2019! Y'all are amazing and we really hope to see you out, enjoying the Park!
Keeping the Park beautiful is our goal and it helps to have the highway litter-free on the way to the Park entrance. So, FTLSP has been picking up trash, along a 2-mile stretch of road that leads to the Park, for the past two years through the Adopt-A-Highway program.
We're definitely not leaving out the waterlovers. Working alongside the State Park, Corps of Engineers and Tourism, we're adding a kayak launch station at Possum Ridge Boat Ramp. It'll be the first, and so far the only such ramp in any Kentucky State Park. Jaw-dropping! I know!
Join us as we gear up for an even more exciting 2020!
Sincerely,
Sue Schaefer
President, FTLSP
Sue Schaefer
President, FTLSP
