Friends of Enchanted Rock
The Friends of Enchanted Rock is a volunteer-based nonprofit organization committed to improvement and preservation of Enchanted Rock State Natural Area. Our mission is to work in partnership with Texas Parks and Wildlife on conservation and education projects.
Donations, Grants, Contributions and Programs
Donations and Grants Received
- $8,000 Granite Gripper donations supporting trail construction all over the park
- $30,000 Trails and Recreation Federal Grant to rebuild Summit Trail
- $2,500 REI Grant for Education Program including trail brochure
- $3,250 Friends of Kerrville donation for Education Program
- $1,500 individual donations
Contributions to Enchanted Rock Stat Natural Area
- $3,200 upgrade hot water in bathrooms
- $2,600 computer equipment
- Color printer for park office
- $7,000 commercial mower (from trail grant funds)
- Rescue equipment for park staff
- Radios and batteries
- $10,000
- Trail building hand tools and wheelbarrows for trail building
- First aid kit for volunteer workers
- Hammer drill and bits
- $230 Sun Shade for volunteers
- $2,500 Timber Tech storage building
- $2,000 Timber Tech labor and transportation of storage building
- $600 Skull exhibit for TPWD
- Park Guides Orientation Lunch
- Annual park staff lunch
Programs sponsored by Friends of Enchanted Rock
- Monthly Trail Project rebuilding trails throughout the park
- Over 7,000 volunteer hours of trail work
- Education Program including guided tours and educational brochures
- 30 trees from Plant A Tree program
Memberships in organizations
- Texans for State Parks