Our Purpose

Friends of Governor Nelson State Park provide:

  • volunteer services that sustain, restore and improve the natural habitat and cultural, historical and recreational resources of the Park.
  • financial and in-kind support to preserve and enhance the Park’s resources, raising funds through membership dues, donations, grants and
  • sponsor and support intrepretive services and environmental education activities, presentations and special events for the benefit of Park visitors and the public.

Friends of Governor Nelson Board Members

  • President – Drew Howick (3 year term expires 2027)
  • Vice President – Tom Cameron (3 year term expires 2026)
  • Secretary – Lynne Cleeland (3 year term expires 2025)
  • Treasurer – Rhonda Arries (3 year term expires 2027)
  • Board Member – Fred Anderson (3 year term expires 2027)
  • Board Member – Mick Holm (3 year term expires 2025)
  • Board Member – Jan Lottig (3 year term expires 2026)

Advisor to the Board:

Mike Ring – Park Manager WI Dept of Natural Resources