Anderson Park Friends, Inc.

Oregon Area Volunteers Are Special!

As we look back on a year of remarkable accomplishments, we’re filled with gratitude for the support that has made it all possible. Thanks to members like you, our efforts to preserve, restore, and enrich our beloved park have flourished, creating vibrant spaces for our community to enjoy and our ecosystem to thrive.
Now, it’s time to renew your commitment to the future of Anderson Park! Your annual membership renewal for 2025 is an essential investment in the park’s development, helping us expand our impact and continue as effective stewards of your generous contributions. By renewing or joining us for the first time, you’re not only supporting conservation efforts but also gaining access to enriching experiences, volunteer opportunities, and a meaningful connection to local nature.
2024 Highlights: A Year of Impactful Achievements
With your support, we’ve made incredible progress across a variety of projects:
  • Oregon Food Pantry Garden: Despite challenges, we’ve consistently delivered fresh produce to the pantry, meeting local food needs sustainably.
  • Sholts Woods Restoration: Following our 2024 land management plan, we removed invasive species and thinned specific tree areas to enhance the oak woodlot. Over 40 trees have been replanted since the project started, paving the way for a healthier forest ecosystem.
  • Native Flower Gardens: With our dedicated volunteers, we maintained 15 mini-gardens and collaborated with Girl Scout Troop 7720 to install a new monarch butterfly garden, supporting pollinators and native flora.
  • Prairie Maintenance: Our highly acclaimed  prairies (over 40 acres) flourished, with invasive species like thistle and wild parsnip effectively managed to preserve the ecosystem’s integrity.
  • Youth Engagement: We continued our tradition of sponsoring K-12 educational events, including Maple Syrup Day for Brooklyn 2nd graders and a prairie seed collection event with Oregon High School’s National Honor Society students.
  • Wildlife Habitats: Our efforts to provide essential wildlife habitats continued with maintained bluebird, kestrel, and bat houses throughout the park.
  • Community Events: Our annual bonfire (November 2nd) was a huge success. We parked over 240 parks and more than 810 people attended.
  • Join Us in 2025
We’re excited to take these achievements even further in the coming year, but we can’t do it without your support. Letters have been mailed to current members, and renewing or joining us is simple: visit https://www.andersonparkfriends.org/joinus to secure your 2025 membership.
Stay connected with us on our website and Facebook page for updates on volunteer opportunities, upcoming events, and the latest news. Together, let’s make 2025 our most impactful year yet!

Anderson Park Friends is a 501 (C) (3) organization recognized by both the US Internal Revenue Service and is tax-exempt under WI state statutes. We are recognized as one of the most dynamic conversation and agricultural organizations in southern Dane County.

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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 November 12th, 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.) to finish the harvest and put the garden to bed for the winter. 

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.

Event

Date

Time

Location

APF Food Pantry

Nov. 12, 2024

8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

805 Union Road, Oregon (North of Farmhouse)

APF & Oregon High Hockey Team

Nov. 16, 2024

To be announced

Contact Jay Bonnell (608-835-6973) for the gathering location.

APF Work Day(2nd Sat., each month)

Dec. 14, 2024

8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Contact Jay Bonnell (608-835-6973) for the gathering location.

APF & Dane Co. Parks Annual Mtg.

Dec. 16, 2024

3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Contact Roe Parker for more information.

Additional Events

  1. General Workdays: 2nd Saturday of each month, 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. (914 Union Road, Oregon, WI 53575)
  2. 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)
  3. 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.

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Roe Parker, President
1560 Partridge Hill Drive
Oregon, WI 53575
608-835-3580
[email protected]