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The Friends of William O’Brien |
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The Friends of William O’Brien State Park is a volunteer organization. Its mission is sustaining the natural beauty , primitive nature and visitor related services of the Park. The FOWOBSP serve as a support group to the park staff by educating the public, promoting awareness of the park’s resources, and providing volunteers and support when needed. The Friends Group meet at least two times per year in regular scheduled meetings and at other times as planning needs and current projects warrant. |
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William O’Brien State Park is located on the St. Croix River, on Minnesota State Highway 95, 11 miles north of Stillwater (1 mile north of Marine on the St. Croix) and 3 miles south east of Scandia and highway 97. Our address is: Friends of William O’Brien State Park, 16821 O’Brien Trail N., Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047 e-mail us at: fowobsp@att.net
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The Links |
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OFFICERS President: Joe Hanson Vice President: Secretary: Nancy Hokenson Treasurer:
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The next meeting of the Friends is:
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The Headquarters building and entrance station at William O’Brien State Park. Information on the park and the Friends Group is available at the Park Headquarters. The park phone number is: 651-539-4980. Please remember a Minnesota State Park Permit is required to enter any Minnesota State Park.
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Park Map For a downloadable pdf of the park map, click here. For a campground map, click here.
Parks and Trail Council of Minnesota ran a nice feature on the Friends in their magazine a few summers ago. To read the article, click here.
Peterson Bluebird House kits are for sale by the Friends. They can be purchased by contacting us and are also available at the park. Please see the Park Naturalist.
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For Reference |
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The Friends have suspended normal operations. Please see the ‘Newsletter’ page for changes and any new information. |