Friends of Governor Nelson State Park organized as a non-profit organization in 2024 to:
- provide volunteer services that sustain, restore and improve the natural habitat and cultural, historical and recreational resources of the Park
- provide financial and in-kind support to preserve and enhance the Park’s resources, raising funds through membership dues, donations, grants and
- provide sponsorship and support interpretive 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 (2nd 3 year term expires 2028)
- Treasurer: Mick Warner (3 year term expires 2028)
- Board Member: Rhonda Arries (3 year term expires 2027)
- Board Member: Mick Holm (2nd 3 year term expires 2028)
- Board Member: Jan Lottig (3 year term expires 2026)
Advisors to the Board:
- Ben Berge – Park Manager WI Dept of Natural Resources
- Joe Giesfeldt – Supervisor WI Dept of Natural Resources