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 The Friends of Bendix Woods
and Spicer Lake


The Friends of Bendix Woods and Spicer Lake provide support of the programs, facilities and staff of Bendix Woods and Spicer Lake County Parks. Through volunteer projects, assistance with programs or special events and with fundraising activities, members of the Friends are valuable contributors to the quality of the county parks.

Maple Leaf Rag a Newsletter for Volunteers of the Bendix Woods Sugar Bush


Support the Friends of Bendix Woods & Spicer Lake

Every year the Friends of Bendix Woods & Spicer Lake select a project or projects in which they raise annual funds for. Click on their fundraising letter to see what they are raising funds for in 2009! If you would like to support this annual fundraiser, simply print off a pledge form and mail it, along with your check to:

Bendix Woods County Park
ATTN: Friends of Bendix Woods & Spicer Lake
32132 State Road 2
New Carlisle, IN 46552

Annual Fundraiser Letter 2009 Pledge Letter

Friends of Bendix Woods and Spicer Lake member Jim Rahilly received a Hospitality Award from the South Bend-Mishawaka Convention and Visitors Bureau during Tourism Week, May 2010. Jim was recognized for his commitment to a number of area attractions, including St. Joseph County Parks and his  outstanding customer service as a gatehouse attendant at the parks. Thanks Jim for all you do!

Friends of Bendix Woods & Spicer Lake
sell refreshments during public hayrides.


Join us for our upcoming meetings:

2010 Meeting Dates:

  • January 13, 2010 – Bendix Woods County Park – 7pm
  • March 3, 2010 – Bendix Woods County Park - 7pm
  • May 12, 2010 – Bendix Woods County Park – 7pm
  • July 14, 2010 – Spicer Lake Nature Preserve - 6pm Potluck Dinner – 7pm Meeting
  • September 8, 2010 – Bendix Woods County Park – 7pm
  • November 10, 2010 – Bendix Woods County Park – 7pm
  • Everyone is welcome!

2010 Officers:

  • President: Bob Harke
  • President Elect: Alice Bentley
  • Secretary: Eve Pierce
  • Treasurer: Kay Easton