Accomplishments

Our Recent Successes Include

• 2019 – Completed a capital campaign for the River Ramble Natural PlayScape to be built in 2020 at St. Patrick’s County Park
• 2019 - Expanded funding to accommodate three South Bend Schools to participate in Tales to Trails, a literacy and environmental education series for first grade classes.
• 2019 - Funded the purchase of new canoes and kayaks for the rental fleet at St. Patrick’s County Park
• 2019 – Funded habitat restoration work at Spicer Lake Nature Preserve and the Studebaker Tree Sign at Bendix Woods County Park
• 2018 - Obtained grants from area Questers groups to refurbish the 1927 Champion windmill, St. Patrick’s County Park.
• 2018 – Matched a gift from the Pfeil Pfamily Pfund to replace disc golf baskets, at Ferrettie-Baugo Creek County Park.
• 2018 – Supported StoryWalk ®, a literacy and outdoor family experience in partnership with the St. Joseph County Public Library, NIPSCO and area donors, Bendix Woods and St. Patrick’s County Parks.
• 2018 - Funded Tales to Trails, in two South Bend Schools, A literacy and environmental education series for first grade classes.
• 2018- Funded the local match for the LaSalle Trail final phase and the State Line Crossing
• 2017 - Received grant for trail improvements at Spicer Lake Nature Preserve
• 2017 - Participated in Give Local St. Joseph County
• 2016 - Received grant for Pond Observation platform at Bendix Woods
• 2015 - Participated in Give Local St. Joseph County to raise funds for the endowment
• 2015 - Received grants / donations for the Studebaker Tree sign management work
• 2015 - Established the St. Joseph County Parks Fund, an endowment in the Community Foundation of St. Joseph County
• 2015 - Received habitat improvement grant for Bendix Woods
• 2014 - Received grant for interpretive signage for Studebaker Tree Sign at Bendix Woods
• 2014 - Received grant for pond shoreline restoration at Bendix Woods
• 2014 - Received grant from Bike Michiana Coalition for LaSalle Trail

Our Past Successes Include

• 2013 - Received grants/donations for the Studebaker Tree sign management work
• 2013 - Dedicated the Pfeil Pavilion at St. Patricks' County Park
• 2013 - Received habitat improvement grant for Bendix Woods
• 2013 - Facilitated a grant to upgrade computer software
• 2012 - Received donations for the Pfeil Pavilion and Courtyard project at St. Patrick's County Park
• 2012 - Received habitat improvement grant for Bendix Woods
• 2011 - Received grant to fund management plan for Studebaker tree sign at Bendix Woods County Park
• 2011 - Received grant to fund floating dock for education programs at Spicer Lake Nature Preserve
• 2011 - Dedicated the restored Visible Fry gas pump at St. Patrick's County Park
• 2011 - Funded dock restoration at Ferrettie-Baugo Creek County Park
• 2010 - Assisted with the funding and dedication of the Goodhew Gazebo
• 2010 - Provided the local match for Baugo Creek stabilization project
• 2010 - Sponsored BioBlitz and Sugar Camp Days activities
• 2009 - Facilitated a grant to upgrade department-wide computer software
• 2009 - Commenced the Howard Goodhew Memorial Fund to finance construction of the Goodhew Gazebo
• 2009 - Facilitated fundraising for painting the Red Barn
• 2008 - Sponsored BioBlitz and Sugar Camp Days activities
• 2008 - Received grants and provided match money for native plantings at Bendix Woods
• 2008 - Funded research and concept development for Spicer Lake Visitor Center exhibits
• 2007 - Assisted with the Jaffe Shelter dedication at the playground at St. Patrick's County Park
• 2007 - Purchased new seating for the Visitor's Center at Spicer Lake Nature Preserve
• 2007 - Facilitated a grant to upgrade department-wide computer software
• 2007 - Assisted with the acquisition of 100 acres adjacent to St. Patrick's County Park