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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 of which Phase One is nearly complete and scheduled to open May 1, 2024.
We also organize and support many public events such as the First Day Hike, Spring Trillium Trek, Spring Cleanups, Membership Salmon Bake, and the Yule Log Celebration. We are successful because of the dedication and commitment from our volunteers, board members, and donors.
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About Friends of Schafer and Lake Sylvia State Parks (FOSLS)
Our Mission
At Friends of Schafer and Lake Sylvia State Parks (FOSLS), our mission is to protect and preserve the environment for future generations. We work towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions, conserving natural resources, and promoting sustainable living practices.
Our Story
FOSLS was born in 2009 out of a crisis at WA State Parks due to state budget shortfalls. As a result, 13 parks in the WA State Parks System were slated to be permanently closed and sold including Lake Sylvia and Schafer State Parks. Members of the Montesano community quickly organized and friends of the Schafer State Park community joined them. Together, they sent a petition to the Legislature with over 10,000 signatures demanding that the parks stay open. We succeeded in that effort and the Friends of Schafer and Lake Sylvia (FOSLS) was born.
Since then, FOSLS has created a legacy to our communities that we hope will continue to foster stewardship, environmental preservation, and student education for generations to come.
Our Leadership
FOSLS OFFICERS
President: Trina Young Vice President: Jerry Buendel
Secretary: Linda Ronholt
Treasurer: Louise Baxter
Our Team
Executive Board Members:
Stet Palmer
Legislative/Parks Commission Committee and Student Education
Karol Danner
Pubilicity and Student Outreach
Nan Clute
Publicity and Instagram
Joshua Shin,
Web Master, Compliance Officer
Pat Wadsworth
Trails Committee, Shed Committee
Emeritus Board Members Non-Voting:
Helen Hepp
Invasive Species Control/Weekly Horticulture Team
OTHER COMMITTEES:
Membership Committee -
Karen VanNoy
Newsletter and Social Media - Trina Young