Membership
Become a Friend of Interstate and Straight Lake Parks
Friends of Interstate and Straight Lake State Parks is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization established in 1984. We are a dedicated group of volunteers working in partnership with park staff and the Wisconsin DNR to support recreation, education, and the preservation of natural resources within our parks. Together, we ensure that Interstate and Straight Lake State Parks remain places of discovery, adventure and conservation for future generations.
Why Choose Us
The Friends of Interstate and Straight Lake State Parks provide vital support to preserve, enhance, and share the beauty of our parks. Through donations and volunteer efforts, we help improve recreation, education and conservation efforts.
Your time and donations are absolute treasures in our world! Your membership contributions light the way for essential services and programs, while our dedicated volunteers blend their time, talent and creative ideas to nurture the lively bond between people and parks! Together, we create a magical experience that brings communities closer to nature and each other. Join us in the enchanting journey!
Friends of Interstate and Straight Lake Parks offers a number of options for supporting membership or donating to our organization and mission. Your Friend membership includes numerous benefits that include Discounts at the Glacier’s Gift Shop and opportunities to become more involved within the park.
Please print and fill out the attached PDF Membership Form and mail it to us.
Friends of Interstate and Straight Lake State Parks
P.O Box 703
St. Croix Falls, WI 54024
• Family –––––––––––––––––––– $20 /yr
• Good Friend –––––––––––––––– $25 /yr
• Best Friend ––––––––––––––––– $100 /yr
• Best Friend Life –––––––––––––– $250.00
• Corporation Life –––––––––––––– $500.00
Make a 1x or a Monthly Donation
Your generosity makes a difference! Whether you are a member or not, you can make a donation to the Friends of Interstate and Straight Lake Parks group in any amount.
We are a 501(c)3 organization and all donations are tax-deductible.
Volunteer Opportunities
Numerous volunteer opportunities are available every year. These includes staffing the Ice Age Interpretive Center and Glacier’s Gifts (our Gift Shop), monitoring Eastern Bluebird nest boxes, assisting with trail renovation projects, assisting with special events, maintaining our prairie demonstration garden, leading educational programs and so much more!
As a member, you will have many opportunities for enjoyable service and interaction with other members and their families.
Trail Clearing
Volunteers helping to clear and prepare trail for the Ice to Water Race.
Trail Improvement
Volunteers help haul traprock as part of a trail improvement project.
Demonstration Garden
Volunteers planting native plants in a prairie demonstration garden in front of the Ice Age Center.
Work Play Earth Day
Volunteers help clean up after hazard tree removal in the campground.
Candlelight Night
Volunteers help set up and light hundreds of candles along trails in the park.
Work Play Earth Day
Volunteers help clean up after hazard tree removal in the campground.
Deck Replacement
Volunteers bring their carpentry skills to the park to replace decking on the Pothole Trail.
Prairie Construction
Volunteers helping to turn an old overgrown area into a native pollinator prairie.
Drop In Programs
Volunteers help share their knowledge of nature at programs and drop in events.
Interpretive Signs
A passion for the CCC days led to the creation of new interpretive panels at the park.