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FOSLS Mission
FOSLS Mission
At Friends of Schafer and Lake Sylvia State Parks (FOSLS), our mission is to protect and preserve our local state parks for future generations. We work towards conservation and improvement of these parks and promote public awareness of the need for future stewards of these amazing natural public spaces.
FOSLS Story
FOSLS Mission
Founded in 2008, Friends of Schafer and Lake Sylvia State Parks (FOSLS) was created in response to the threat of the closure of these parks through state budget cuts. We saved the parks through petitions and public outcry and out of this, FOSLS was born. We continue our work to ensure that the next generation will benefit from this legacy.
Award Winning Team
We were very proud to receive the Washington State Parks Commission Honorary Mention for "OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION BY A GROUP" in 2020. Our achievements are truly a group effort, and we value each and every one of our team members.
First Day Hike
FOSLS joins with WA State Parks every New Years Day to host the First Day Hike at Lake Sylvia and Schafer State Parks. Park Rangers and FOSLS Volunteers lead guided hikes for all abilities. We host the event with refreshments and help lead some of the various hikes around the lake for a refreshing start to the New Year.
Volunteer Activities
Volunteer Activities
Volunteer Activities
We have lots of volunteer opportunities available, including trail maintenance, administrative duties, Social Media, 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 proje
We have lots of volunteer opportunities available, including trail maintenance, administrative duties, Social Media, 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.
Trillium Trek
Volunteer Activities
Volunteer Activities
Counting the trilliums is an annual event at Lake Sylvia State Park. Hike around the lake and count the trilliums to help monitor plant health in the park. Kids activities including a nature museum will be available at the Legacy Pavilion. We partner with the GH Audubon Society and the GH Master Gardeners to provide a variety of inform
Counting the trilliums is an annual event at Lake Sylvia State Park. Hike around the lake and count the trilliums to help monitor plant health in the park. Kids activities including a nature museum will be available at the Legacy Pavilion. We partner with the GH Audubon Society and the GH Master Gardeners to provide a variety of information for educational learning about native plants in our parks.
Interpretive Events
Volunteer Activities
Yule Log Celebration
Join us at our many State Parks Interpretive Events held monthly throughout the year! FOSLS partners with WA State Parks Staff, WDFW, Chehalis Basin Entity, GH Audubon, GH Noxious Weed Board, The Coastal Interpretive Center, Grays Harbor and Mason County Conservation Districts and more to provide these fascinating outdoor events for your enjoyment.
Yule Log Celebration
Volunteer Activities
Yule Log Celebration
Every December FOSLS hosts an old fashioned Yule Log Celebration at Schafer State Park. This celebration is a resurrection of the historic Yule Log celebration held at this park in the 1950's and 1960's and is a great way to celebrate the Holiday season with the family and friends.