"…Working together to keep ALL state parks open and operating for future generations…"
"…Working together to keep ALL state parks open and operating for future generations…"
Friends of Schafer and Lake Sylvia State Parks (F.O.S.L.S.) is an organization whose main goal is to benefit, support, promote, protect and ensure the perpetual operation of Schafer and Lake Sylvia state parks. We are a Non-Profit, 501(C)3 community-based organization focused on helping preserve Schafer and Lake Sylvia State Parks. We have worked to present the state park story to our legislature and have supported the state park agency as they have worked to preserve our state park system. We have improved our local state parks by raising the funds to build the Legacy Pavilion at Lake Sylvia and the new large group camp shelter at Schafer. We are working with the state on a new redevelopment of Schafer Park which is scheduled to begin sometime this year. We also organize and support the Lake Sylvia Fall Festival in September as well as many other public events such as the First Day Hike, Spring Trillium Trek, Spring Cleanups, and the Yule Log Celebration. We could not be successful without the work and commitment from our volunteers, board members, and donors.
We need volunteers to do everything from down and dirty work in the parks to advocating for state parks in Olympia and everything in between. All skill and physical levels are welcome.
We have lots of volunteer opportunities available, including trail maintenance, administrative duties, building projects, public outreach, and event planning. Leave a message at info@fosls.org or (360) 703-4249 with your name and contact phone number.
If you are interested in participating in the weekly weed removal project, contact us at (360) 249-2573 with your name and phone number.
Officers:
President: Karol Danner
Vice President: Jerry Buendel
Secretary: Linda Ronholt
Treasurer: Louise Baxter
Board Members:
Stet Palmer
Legislative/Parks Commission Committee
Trina Young
Membership, Social Media, Newsletter, and Fall Festival
Susan Duvall
Board Appointed 1 Year Terms:
Joshua Shin, Web Master
Pat Wadsworth
Legacy Pavilion Project and Trails Committee
Emeritus Board Members Non-Voting:
Helen Hepp
Invasive Species Control/Weekly Weeders
Publicity Committee
Linda Ronholt
Shed Development Committee
Bob Carter
Due to the pandemic, meeting schedules may vary and will be announced regularly on the FOSLS Facebook Page. Meetings are currently held on Zoom on the second Monday of each month at 4 pm PST. Those interested in attending the meeting can request to be put on the meeting notice email list at info@fosls.org.
Click HERE for more details about our annual Fall Festival at Lake Sylvia on SUNDAY, September 10, 2023
FOSLS is involved in many activities and events. Read about our current projects and learn how to get involved!
Your tax deductible contribution today helps us make a difference in our local State Parks. For more information or how to contribute, contact us at info@fosls.org or call (360) 789-9953.
For more information, please visit the Washington State Park's website here for more information regarding the Coronavirus.
As always, please practice safe distancing protocols and follow the State Park COVID regulations.