Calling For Creative Submissions!

The Friends group is working on its summer newsletter, the “Advocate.” In our last issue, we introduced a space called “Friends’ Grotto” to allow Devil’s Lake enthusiasts to contribute fun and creative content to our publication.

Do you have a poem, artwork, photo, or a favorite memory that you would like to share with us? If so, please send them in! Here’s the details: 1. Submissions must be original and nature-inspired or related to Devil’s Lake State Park. 2. Keep poems and stories 300 words or less, artwork and photo images must be high-resolution for printing. 3. Email friendsofdevilslakestatepark@gmail.com or submit to our private Facebook inbox (@friendsofdevilslake). 4. The deadline to submit for our Fall issue is October 15th, January 15th for our Winter issue. Submissions may be edited by Friends for typos, space, etc.

You don’t need to be a member of the Friends to submit, but only members will receive a printed copy of our newsletter during the season (online newsletters will be posted on our website the following quarter).  Because we have limited printing space in our newsletter’s section, your submission may be included in a subsequent issue, and/or be posted to Facebook and Instagram.

Have you seen our online Spring 2019 newsletter? It’s available now AND in full color!
https://www.friendsofdevilslake.org/news/newsletters

Devil's Lake Interpretive Center Public Meeting Set for April 3, 2019

A new facility is being proposed for Devil's Lake State Park and we want your input! The Friends of Devil's Lake State Park, Devil's Lake Concession Corporation, and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources have embarked on a plan to design and build a state-of-the-art Multi-Use Educational and Outdoor Recreation Center at Devil's Lake State Park.  

This new facility will include interpretive exhibits, educational spaces, and administration space for the park staff along with a cafe, gift shop, and public gathering spaces.  Site development around the new building will include outdoor classrooms, nature-based play and recreation areas, and interpretive spaces.  The proposed Center will also include elements to encourage park visitors to explore the entire Wisconsin State Park system.

Please join the Friends of Devil's Lake State Park and its working committee to hear more about this project at a public meeting on Wednesday, April 3, 2019, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Baraboo City Hall, 101 South Blvd, 2nd floor, Baraboo, WI 53913.  You will have opportunities to provide comments and ask questions.

For more information, please contact the Friends of Devil's Lake at fodlboard@yahoo.com.  Thank you.