FOPM 2024 Highlights
• Supported Pinson Mounds with Volunteer Hours (482.5 thus far in 2024)
o January 2024, update on 3-D project; members volunteer to contact businesses o February 2024, new Friends brochure
o March 2024, Weed Wrangle volunteer project rerouNng trail, Mound 15
o April 2024, set up for Eclipse event
o April 2024, My favorite TN State Park fund raiser
o May 8 & 15 2024, school trips (two other dates cancel due to construction)
o May 2024, Bee Fest, purchased 5k medals, volunteer at fesNval, Friends table
o June 2024, Jr Ranger Camp graduation luncheon provided
o June 2024, TN Promise event
o June 2024, Symphony at the Mounds, setup tents, parking lot, etc.
o August 2024, Archeofest preparation workday
o September 2024, Archeofest preparation workday (tents, parking, trash cans etc)
o September 2024, 42nd Annual Archeofest School Day; TN Promise; TN Serves; National Public Lands Day
o September 2024, 42nd Archeofest two-day event
o Fall 2024, Fall display watering/upkeep/planNng in flower beds
• Supported Pinson Mounds with Dona9ons
o Pizza for Jr Ranger and Adult Jr Ranger camp
o Provided food for staff at Archeofest
o Water for presenters and volunteers during Archeofest
o Hand-twined reproduction garment for Lifeways exhibit
o DVR security camera replacement
o 50/50 and challenge in April and May
o Archeofest wagon rental
o Honey for park Gift Shop sale
• Continued Expanding Friends Group 2024
o Website launched (www.fopm.net)
o Membership cards provided to members (15% discount in Park gi_ shop with card
Join us in our Mission
The Friends group is an active and vital group of volunteers working across the year to make our Pinson Mounds State Park a better place. Join us in our mission! Our membership application can be downloaded by clicking the "Join" button below. Members are also entitled to a 15% discount at the State Park Gift Shop!
