2024 Annual Mtg - September 18
The organization conducted its annual meeting on September 18, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Town of Oregon Hall, 1138 Union Road, Oregon, WI 53575.
The agenda include the election of two Board Member(s) (staggered basis). The new Board members for 2024-2025 are:
Roe Parker, President
Jay Bonnell, Vice-president (Elected on 9/18/24)
Barbara Hill, Treasurer
Nancy Murphy, Secretary (Elected on 9/18/24)
Sue Faust, Board Member At-large
Please welcome to Sue who will be serving her first term as a member of the Board of Directors. She has a wealth of experience with horticulture.
Note: The Board terms have been reduced from 3 years down to 2 years.
Did you know that agriculture is a part of our mission? Learn more by attending the meeting.
Food Pantry Garden Update
The need for fresh produce has never been more urgent.
Yet, more effort is needed to ensure a successful harvest. We are continuing our mission is to feed kids, seniors and those in need in the Oregon and Brooklyn, WI area.
Join us on October 1 or 8 ( 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.) to harvest squash, beans, and onions. Along the way will we tame some weeds and grow more vegetables in our second season crop.
Meet you neighbors, have some fun, and feel that you’re making a difference. Call Barb Hill at 608-835-9090 to volunteer 2 hours.
🌽🥕🌶️If you can’t volunteer, donate to APF! Go to the basic donation page (Note: All donations over $25 will receive a family membership to APF. Conservation activities receive a portion of these donations.)
Upcoming...
Below is a summary of educational and recreational events scheduled for 2024. Check our calendar page for more information and to R.S.V.P. for a specific event.
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Event |
Date |
Time |
Location |
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APF Food Pantry Work Event |
October 1, 2024 |
8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. |
805 Union Road, Oregon (North of Farmhouse) |
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APF Food Pantry Work Event |
October 8, 2024 |
8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. |
805 Union Road, Oregon (North of Farmhouse) |
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APF Work Day (2nd Sat., each month) |
Oct. 12, 2024 |
8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. |
914 Union Road (Picnic Area), Oregon |
|
APF Food Pantry Work Event |
October 15, 2024 |
8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. |
805 Union Road, Oregon (North of Farmhouse) |
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OHS National Honor Society (Prairie Seed Collection)
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Oct. 19, 2024 |
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
Dog Park, 804 Union Road, Oregon |
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APF Food Pantry Work Event |
October 22, 2024 |
8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. |
805 Union Road, Oregon (North of Farmhouse) |
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Candlelight Walk and Bonfire
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Nov. 2, 2024 |
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. |
914 Union Road (Picnic Area), Oregon |
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APF Work Day(2nd Sat., each month) |
Nov. 9, 2024 |
8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. |
914 Union Road (Picnic Area), Oregon |
Additional Events
- General Workdays: 2nd Saturday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. (914 Union Road, Oregon, WI 53575)
- Food Pantry Workdays: Each Tuesday, 4/01/24-10/22/24 , 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., (805 Union Road, Oregon, WI 53575)
- Forest, Prairie, Ames Bluebird Trail, Native Gardens Teams: Ad hoc schedule, (Seasonal)
For more information, call: 608-835-3580.
Anderson Park Friends, Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) charitable non profit organization located in Oregon, WI. All donations are tax deductible.
Photo Credit: Chris Heise, Arbor Systems, Arbor Day, 2023
Volunteer today. Project Priorities: Forest Restoration, Prairies, Native Plant Gardens, Food Pantry Garden, Community Gardens (23)
Dog Park (Link to map: https://bit.ly/3KFWw2L)
A 35-acre dog park is accessible (with a permit) from 804 Union Road. The dog park includes areas for large and small dogs. An electrical charging station and a vault toilet are available. An additional features include a 7,000 native plant drainage basin and a 10 tree community orchard.
Anderson Park Friends, Inc. is an award winning 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization working with the Dane County Parks Division to develop, protect, preserve, and enhance beautiful Anderson Farm County Park. The park is in Phase 1 of the master plan. Our organization is comprised of over 210 members living in Oregon, Brooklyn, and the surrounding townships-Towns of Oregon, Rutland, and Dunn.
The development of the park has a Master Plan. Click here to read the Master Plan.
Join Us!
For more information:
Roe Parker, President
1560 Partridge Hill Drive
Oregon, WI 53575
608-835-3580
[email protected]