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Events (BCB, Annual Mtg) / Fall Creek and Delaware Lake cleanup on June 1st, 2013 at Fort Harrison
« on: May 03, 2013, 09:56:10 AM »
There will be a Fall Creek and Delaware Lake clean up on June 1st, 2013 9am - 3pm meet at the Sycamore shelter house. Depending upon the number of volunteers there will be a limited number of canoes and kayaks taking on Fall Creek and others will launch into Daleware Lake cleaning up the shore line of trash and fishing line. I realize that there is a Southwestway trail building kickoff planned the same day but it you are interested in working with the Friends of Fort Harrison State Park and other volunteers come join us. The park would like for your to sign up on http://fallcreekcleanup2013.evitebrite.com to register. There will be lunch provided. If you bring your own canoe or kayak please bring the Personal Flotation Device (PFD) they are required. Fort Harrison management will make any rain event calls. That evening the Indianapolis Symphonic Band will be playing at the base of the sledding hill at 7:30pm. Bring a picnic and your favorite drink!  ;D

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Events (BCB, Annual Mtg) / 2nd Annual Friends of Fort Harrison State Park meeting
« on: March 21, 2013, 09:47:50 AM »
The second annual Friends of Fort Harrison State Park meeting will be held on April 4, 2013 at 7pm at the Fort Harrison State Park Inn in the Roosevelt Room. There will be lite snacks and display tables from 6pm - 7pm. Directions can be found at http://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/inns/ftharrison/ . I have send Paul Arlinghaus an invite the HMBA organization to staff a table but I have not heard from him yet. Everyone is welcome. We will have speaker and highlights of last year plus elections. This is an opportunity for you to support Fort Harrison State Park. Thanks Kirk Wheeler President of Friends of Fort Harrison State Park. 

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Fort Harrison State Park / SchoenCreek notoriety
« on: January 06, 2013, 01:19:37 PM »
I was in the AppleBees's on Pendleton Pike today and noticed a cool picture on the right as I walked in to the establishment. It is a huge photo of Schoen Creek Bridge 3 with a mountain biker on it, man was I one proud trail builder to see that. A Great job well done and a big Thank you to everyone that has made Fort Harrison State Park an Urban Mountain Bike destination in Indianapolis.  ;D

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Fort Harrison State Park / The Battle of the Bulge 2013
« on: January 04, 2013, 10:26:28 AM »
Some of us have been building trail under the cover of Gun fire but this year you have an opprotunity to come and watch the guys and gals reenact the Battle of the Bulge this Saturday 1pm. As a reminder the park will be packed with vehicles so come early or ride your bike in. The Schoen Creek trail will be closed for mountain biking during the event. If you want to volunteer and help out contact: Marylen Wallace at mwallace@indyairshow.com or call 317-501-8424.

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Fort Harrison State Park / Trail Building with REI at Fort Harrison State Park
« on: December 20, 2012, 10:46:06 AM »
January 12, 2013 will be a Hiking trail building day with REI in the new campcreek area and continued bridge work with Paul Arlinghaus. Yes, this is a hiking trail started by AmeriCorp in 2012 and HMBA has offered to help connect the dots. REI is helping also so we could potentially get allot done in a short amount of time. Stay tune as details develop and come out and help. 

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Fort Harrison State Park / Return to the 40s dinner & Big Band dance
« on: November 02, 2012, 08:30:01 AM »
Halloween is over but You can still dress up and join others at the Fort Harrison State Park Inn to eat, dance to the sounds of local big band live music November 10, 2012 at 6pm. Individual $30, Couple $50 or an overnight dinner, dance and one night at the Inn $125. Dress up in the your favorite 40s dress, it could be a military dress uniform, a suit or fancy dress. You will have fun and help support the Fort Harrison State Park Inn, Call the Inn for reservations 317-638-6000. http://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/inns/ftharrison/index.html
Support your Local State Park Friends Groups
Thanks Kirk

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Fort Harrison State Park / 2012 Fort Harrison State Park Deer Reduction
« on: November 02, 2012, 08:12:22 AM »
Everyone please be aware that Fort Harrison State Park will be closed for November 13-14, 2012 and November 26-27, 2012 for deer reduction. This is also a good reminder that it is Deer Hunting season from Oct thru Dec. Please checkout the DNR website http://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/2392.htm as a starting point to call ahead for other closings through out the state. Support your local Friends of State Park Groups! Thanks Kirk

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Fort Harrison State Park / Reenactments at Fort Harrison State Park
« on: August 23, 2012, 11:48:32 AM »
There will be a WWI battle demonstration that impacts the Schoen Creek Trail and parking lot between 2pm and 3pm this Saturday. Trail Guards will be posted at 1:30pm closing the trail. Come up and observe but please be courtious to the guards and others who are working the event.  ;D

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Fort Harrison State Park / Become a Member of the Friends of Fort Harrison State Park
« on: August 03, 2012, 04:38:17 PM »

Support Fort Harrison State Park by becoming a friend of Fort Harrison State Park. See our Facebook site. Scan the QR code above. Please stay on the designated multi use trails for mountain bikes. set an example be a good steward! ;D
 
 

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Events (BCB, Annual Mtg) / Lawrence July 4th Parade, Friends of Fort Harrison State Park needs your help
« on: June 29, 2012, 08:22:46 PM »
OK everyone the time is approching to bring out your hiking gear, walking shoes, bikes of any type (please wear your helmet). I am getting the details for July 4th Lawrence parade what I know is it will be fun short and greatly appreciated. DNR will provide candy to hand out, Bring you smile and join the friends of Fort Harrison State Park and the park staff in the celebration. More details will follow soon. ;D

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Fort Harrison State Park / REI/HMBA work day on National Trail day at Fort Harrison on June 2nd
« on: May 04, 2012, 05:40:17 PM »
come out and help build more trail at Fort Harrison State Park June 2nd on National Trail day. REI will provide food (the rumor is burgers and brauts) and maybe a new grill. Should be a fun time. signup at www.REI/castleton.com for the National Trail day and Fort Harrison. 8)

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Events (BCB, Annual Mtg) / Friends of Fort Harrison State Park first Public meeting
« on: April 17, 2012, 03:07:05 PM »
This Thursday will be the Friends of Fort Harrison State Park first Public meeting to officially elect officers, introduce other 401 (3) C organizations that use the park, finger food and soft drinks, we have a John Schaust (naturalist) speaking. This is a big deal so come to the Fort Harrison State Park Inn at 7pm and mingle. ;D  Social hour starts at 6pm ;)

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Fort Harrison State Park / Friends of Fort Harrison State Park first Public meeting
« on: April 17, 2012, 03:03:50 PM »
This Thursday will be the Friends of Fort Harrison State Park first Public meeting to officially elect officers, introduce other 401 (3) C organizations that use the park, finger food and soft drinks, we have a John Schaust (naturalist) speaking. This is a big deal so come to the Fort Harrison State Park Inn at 7pm and mingle. ;D   Social hour starts at 6pm ;)

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Fort Harrison State Park / HMBA working opportunities with other Groups at Fort Harrison State Park
« on: April 13, 2012, 12:10:53 PM »
There will be a Fort Harrison work session with the Amos Butler Audubon and the Friends of Fort Harrison State Park April 14, 10am-2pm removing non-native garlic mustard, picking up trash and loose fishing line. Meet at the Delaware Shelter at the Delaware Lake Parking lot. You will need to bring a pair of work gloves, all ages are welcome. I will be at a wedding in Evansville this weekend so I am out! :)

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Fort Harrison State Park / Friends of FHSP contribution to the July 4th Lawerance Parade 2012
« on: April 04, 2012, 06:31:01 PM »
The Friends of Fort Harrison State Park will be part of the DNR Floatilla at the 2012 Lawrence 4th of July parade. I have been asked to provide 6 cyclists to particiapte. I thought it would be cool for an antique bike, unicycle, mountain bike, hybrid, road bike, etc. please provide suggestions and interest. ;D

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