The Friends of Donald Park, Inc. promotes and supports the development and passive use of Donald County Park through programs and activities that provide education, restoration and preservation of cultural, natural and historic resources representing Dane County's rural heritage for present and future generations.
The Friends of Donald Park has more than 100 members, including a seven-member volunteer board of directors. We seek to share our sense of wonder of Donald County Park's natural beauty and appreciation of our cultural heritage, nurture a local sense of place and preserve a legacy for future generations.
The Friends of Donald Park has more than 100 members, including a seven-member volunteer board of directors. We seek to share our sense of wonder of Donald County Park's natural beauty and appreciation of our cultural heritage, nurture a local sense of place and preserve a legacy for future generations.
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About the Park
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Donald County Park's 781.5 acres of natural areas and rolling topography provide many opportunities for outdoor activities year-round. You will find a variety of habitats, including woods, pine groves, restored prairies, streams, natural springs, a pond and rock outcroppings. Check out the History tab to learn how the park evolved, the different people who lived here and how each used the land.
Equestrian Information
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Donald County Park is located 15 miles Southwest of Madison, between Mount Vernon and Mount Horeb. At Equestrian Trail Head (on Multi-Use Trail) there is a large parking area for horse trailers, bathroom, kiosk, picnic tables, hitching post and handicapped mounting block. Multi-Use Trails are open for hiking, horseback riding, skiing and snowshoeing.
Events
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The Friends of Donald Park volunteer their time each year to sponsor programs and events designed to increase awareness, enjoyment and knowledge of nature. Some programs focus on the history of the people who lived here in early times and how the land has been impacted and changed by these people. We invite you to join us at these events as a participant and encourage you to volunteer and get involved in the fun!
Education
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Mary is one of The Friends of Donald Park education liaisons and the leader for the school field trips. She has worked with Mount Horeb's third-grade teachers to present a spring and fall field trip to Donald Park for the students.
Over the last 12 years, the Friends group has developed a program that includes seed collection in late October and a four-part program in late May, which includes poetry writing in a natural setting, pond/stream study, study of the bluebird project in the prairies, and a woodland hike.
Over the last 12 years, the Friends group has developed a program that includes seed collection in late October and a four-part program in late May, which includes poetry writing in a natural setting, pond/stream study, study of the bluebird project in the prairies, and a woodland hike.
Bluebird Watch
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Donald County Park is an excellent place to view and enjoy the sky blue color of Eastern Bluebirds. The birds usually arrive at the end of February, and leave in flocks beginning in mid-September. The Friends of Donald Park have an active Bluebird Group of volunteers, which have constructed 32 bluebird nesting boxes in the park.
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