Friends of Old Stone Fort
Friends of Old Stone Fort
Working to preserve "The most spectacularly sited area of its period..."
...Where learning happens, naturally.
Educators click the squirrel below
Explore
Old Stone Fort is an attractive site to visit for history buffs and nature enthusiasts alike. The site offers visitors the chance to hike along day use trails and partake in the interactive exhibits found in the museum. For individuals, families, scouts, school groups this site it not to be missed!
Meeting Reminder
The Friends of OSF meetings occur on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:00PM at the pavilion by the playground. Dress appropriately for the weather, feel free to bring campfire snacks!
Upcoming Events
The Friends of Old Stone Fort will be working to install new tree markers along the Garrison Road Trail and Nature Trail. The hope is to turn this area into a certified Arboretum, as qualified by the Tennessee Urban Forestry Council. For opportunities to volunteer with us please reach out via email.
Latest Projects
The Friends of Old Stone Fort received two grants recently. One grant afforded through the Friends of Tennessee State Parks will go towards the installation of a boat shed at the park. This shed will house the parks canoes and kayaks, and will make it easier to Rangers to conduct floats on the Duck River to the benefit of the general public.
The Evan Means Grant was afforded through the Tennessee Trails Association. Monies from this grant will go towards the new Old Stone Fort Arboretum, which will be located along the Nature Trail and Garrison Road Trail. Friends members will assist the Park Rangers with the installation of tree signs for the Arboretum. Once the installation is complete, the Friends will seek certification through the Tennessee Urban Forestry Council to designate the Nature Trail and Garrison Road Trail as an official Arboretum. A minimum of 30 different tree species will be marked along these trails to comply with TUFC's requirements for Arboretums. For more information about becoming an Arboretum, please visit the Tennessee Urban Forestry Council Website.
Friends of Old Stone Fort receive grant from Tennessee Trails Association
News & Announcements
Peggy's and Ken's monarchs have hatched and are on their way South for the winter! How neat is that? These Friends members raised monarchs in their garden to be released into the wild. Projects such as this one help to improve wild monarch populations in North and South America. THANKS Peggy and Ken!!!
A beautiful monarch raised by Peggy and Ken. Sept. 2020
Park Ranger Leigh Gardner, who has served as the Friend's Park Liaison since 2018, is transferring to Justin P Wilson Cumberland Trail State Park. Park Ranger Gardner will be missed! Park Manager Keith Wimberley will serve as interim Park Ranger Liaison.
Ranger Gardner holds a non native milk snake during the park's annual Junior Ranger Camp.