Current Projects

On June 29, new recruits Mary Raymond and Vivian Kirkbride joined the loyal group of FRRP volunteers who staff the RRCP Interpretive Center. Long-time hiking buddies and outdoor enthusiasts, they look forward to sharing their love for RRCP with visitors. During their one-hour orientation session, Mary and Vivian reviewed the basic guidelines for welcoming visitors, distributing park information and answering questions about the educational exhibits. For information on assisting with this vitally important visitor service, email us at friendsofriverranch@gmail.com.

When visiting the park, check out a FRRCP project currently underway to construct a Bird Blind in a grove across from the Interpretive Center. Funded entirely by donations, the 8’ x 12’ wood blind will feature viewing windows on the front and sides as well as a solar-powered recirculating water feature to attract wildlife. FRRCP Board Member Wayne Collins and member John Kendall are coordinating the effort in collaboration with River Ranch staff, including FRRCP member Richard Powe.

Humans aren’t the only visitors to enjoy the water feature and feeding stations visible through the glass-walled exhibit room in the Interpretive Center. Not only are many varieties of birds “flocking” to the feeding area, other inhabitants of River Ranch CP have also discovered this special wildlife oasis. Funded entirely by donations, the two feeder areas (one in front and one behind the IC) were installed through the efforts of member John Kendall and are proving to be immensely popular with all species!

To join the team which refills and monitors birding stations near the Interpretive Center, email us at friendsofriverranch@gmail.com.

Over the course of two grueling work sessions (one in February and one in April), volunteers cleared fence line crossings along 80% of the Long Loop trail of dangerous barbed wire and rotting fence posts. A park crew assisted the Friends volunteers by collecting and disposing of the material. Project coordinator and FRRCP member Scott Korcz plans to resume work on this important safety project in the Fall.