Friends of Black Hill Nature Programs (FOBH)
Our friends group was formed in April 2001 to support, promote, and sustain the nature programs and special events conducted by the interpretive naturalist staff at Black Hill Visitor Center. We believe that these educational programs are the heart of the park. As a friends group, we give our support to many types of programs including:
- Family Events: Monarch Fiesta Day, and Astronomy Day, Children's programs: Babes in the Park, Storytime on the Lake, fishing, lake exploration, and night hikes
- Pontoon boat cruises, kayaking and canoeing
- Adult programs: special hikes, van tours, and accredited MSDE workshops for teachers and interested adult
- Children's summer camps
- Programs for schoolchildren, preschoolers, scouts, and seniors
- The Friends group purchased a greenhouse in which to grow native plants for use by our local schools & the visitor center gardens
Mark your calendar for this year's annual FOBH - Spring Native Plant Sale
Friday, April 30th from 5 - 7 pm and Saturday, May 1st from 9 am - 1 pm
Why become a member?
- To receive a substantial discount on all nature programs at Black Hill
- To ensure that the natural and cultural history programs at the park continue
- To become involved with issues that affect the programs
- To attend events conducted just for our friends group such as van trips, kayak trips, picnics, pontoon boat tours, hikes and natural history training sessions
- To have the opportunity to volunteer and work closely with the park naturalists
- To gain a sense of satisfaction in helping our friends and neighbors of all ages experience and preserve nature
Sign-up today!
FOBH membership application (pdf, 1.96KB)
Date of last update: October 5, 2009
Montgomery County Department of Parks