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To restore and preserve the park for quiet enjoyment, environmental education and research.

PROJECTS

Sat, Sep 27
Botanical Burlap
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Sep 27, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Join the Friends of the library to go on a short walk and make a nature hanging. (Younger kids might need some assistance.) No ticket needed!
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Sun, Jun 08
Healing Through Nature: A Grief Walk
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Jun 08, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
NO RSVP required Facilitated by Sherril Graham 1 pm Jun 8 Meet at the shelter at Big Rock Park sponsored by the Pella Community Foundation and Friends of Big Rock Park Rain Date is June 8, 2025 at 1 pm
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Sat, Mar 22
Bare Trees Walk
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Mar 22, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Join botanist Dr. Paul Weihe and identify tres without their leaves and celebrate the arrival of spring. Meet at the shelter house. No ticket needed. Rain date, March 23 1 pm
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OUR LATEST NEWS

Grief Healing Through Nature

Grief Healing Through Nature

Grief Healing Through Nature

A loved one, a job, a trusted relationship, good health, friendship, identity—these are many losses we humans face as we journey through...

Jun 29

A Joyous Earth Week

A Joyous Earth Week

A Joyous Earth Week

April 22, Earth Day, is a time to remember our sustaining relationship with the Earth. The Friends of Big Rock Park were happy to sponsor...

May 2

Bare Trees: Our Early Spring Walk

Bare Trees: Our Early Spring Walk

Bare Trees: Our Early Spring Walk

Friends of Big Rock Park held their first event of the season--a walk lead by ecologist Dr. Paul Weihe. We learned to identify and...

Mar 23

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