Join Friends of River Ranch County Park
Friends of River Ranch County Park (FRRCP) is a 501(c)(3) organization created to support & provide volunteers for Williamson County's newest park. Join us today to help create a park for future generations to enjoy!
ABOUT US
OUR MISSION
Friends of River Ranch County Park (FRRCP) is a team of Member volunteers who love nature and want to share our love of nature with our community. Our mission is to advocate and support River Ranch County Park through information, interpretation and assistance in the operation, maintenance and conservation of the park.
River Ranch County Park is located at 194 Reveille Way, Liberty Hill, TX 78642. For more information on River Ranch County Park, visit their website here.
OUR MEMBERS
Through financial and volunteer support, FRRCP Members ensure that future generations will continue to enjoy the extensive recreational and learning adventures to be experienced at River Ranch County Park.
In return, FRRCP Members receive special benefits not available to the general public, are offered unique volunteer opportunities, and are entitled to voting privileges at meetings of the general membership.
OUR ACTIVITIES
In partnership with park management, the FRRCP leadership team collaborates with other organizations and groups to offer a variety of activities and programs for adults and children. Chief among those projects is the operation of the Park's new Interpretive Center.
We email FRRCP Members with important news and updates. In addition to the website, you can also find us on Facebook or Instagram.
OUR VOLUNTEERS
Members have exclusive access to volunteer opportunities coordinated by FRRCP. Whether you enjoy educating the public, leading hikes, guiding equestrian trail rides, gardening, conservation projects, event planning or fundraising, there's a need for your talents with the Friends group. Our members are especially crucial to the operation of the park's Interpretive Center, which is open to the public Wednesday through Sunday year round.
All volunteers are required to complete a Volunteer Agreement/Waiver.OUR ORGANIZATION
Friends of River Ranch County Park (FRRCP) is a 501(c)(3) organization which was formally organized on February 25, 2020, through an official partnership with Williamson County.
Both the Director of Parks for the Williamson County Parks Department and the River Ranch County Park Manager serve as advisors to our member-elected Board of Directors. Details on FRRCP's structure and operations can be viewed via the links below:
Board of DirectorsOUR DONORS
Individual, Corporate and Non-Profit donors make a one-time contribution of either $500 (Sponsor category) or $250 (Partner category) to support the goals of FRRCP.
Donors are publicly recognized through this website, our Social Media sites, and other FRRCP communications. Donors also receive a display item acknowledging their commitment to the Friends group. Please contact us at friendsofriverranch@gmail.com to request more information on becoming a Partner or Sponsor of FRRCP.CURRENT SPONSORS
Native Plant Society of Texas - Williamson County
INTERPRETIVE CENTER STAFFING
Interactive educational displays and maps available at the Interpretive Center introduce visitors to the flora, fauna, terrain and history of the parkland and encourage them to explore its trails and facilities. The Center is open to the public five days (Wednesday through Sunday) a week from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Thanks to the Friends members who generously devote time to staffing the Center, park visitors can interact with helpful park ambassadors and receive a special welcome to River Ranch.
To receive information on volunteering at the Interpretive Center, please email us at friendsofriverranch@gmail.com.
ANNUAL MEETINGS
Annual Meetings are held in September. See links below for information about past Annual Meetings.
2023 ANNUAL MEETING
September 26, 2023, at the RRCP Interpretive Center
2022 ANNUAL MEETING
September 14, 2022, at Main Street Social in Liberty Hill
Photos from 2022 Annual Meeting
2021 ANNUAL MEETING
September 8, 2021, via Zoom
2021 Annual Meeting - YouTube Video
Upcoming Events
Guided Plant Walk
Saturday 3/23/24 from 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Interpretive Center
Eclipse Viewing Party
Monday 4/8/24 from 11:30 AM
Interpretive Center
Guided Plant Walk
Saturday 4/13/24 from 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Details will be published soon.
HIGHLIGHTS OF OUR PAST ACTIVITIES
February Events
All Things Wild Presentation
Native opossum Murphy Brown, a popular Animal Ambassador from the All Things Wild Rehabilitation Center near Georgetown, charmed twenty-two members of FRRCP at a presentation made by ATW volunteers Roger Rucker and Sharon Dunning at the Interpretive Center on February 10. Watch the website for future critter meet-and-greets.
Guided Hike
Braving strong winds and bitter cold temperatures, six hardy FRRCP members joined hike leader Mark Moen in a three-mile guided hike along park trails on Saturday, February 17. The route included stops at the Canyon Overlook and the 500-year-old Bell Oak. Check the website for details on upcoming FRRCP guided hikes and nature walks.
Barbed Wire Removal Project
FRRCP volunteers Scott Korcz, Don Boriack, and Dave Schunk wore their heaviest work gloves on a cool and cloudy February afternoon to begin a project to remove barbed wire and fencing from four of eleven fence line crossings along the Long Loop Trail. A park crew assisted the Friends volunteers by collecting and disposing of the material. Watch the website for updates on this important safety project.
Interpretive Center Orientation
During an Orientation Session recently held at the Interpretive Center, Friends volunteers reviewed the guidelines for welcoming visitors, distributing park information and answering questions about educational exhibits. For details on staffing the IC, email: friendsofriverranch@gmail.org
Owl Prowl
Hosted by FRRCP members under the leadership of event organizer John Kendall, the November 18th "Owl Prowl" introduced Friends bird lovers to the native owls of Texas. Accompanied by "Sam the Screech Owl," volunteers with the All Things Wild Rehabilitation Center shared fun facts about these birds of prey. To celebrate the initiation of the Interpretive Center's impressive outdoor fireplace, participants enjoyed hot cider and cookies and later prowled the park trails at dusk, staying alert for owl calls and surprise appearances by other creatures of the night.
Annular Eclipse Viewing
Organized by Good Water Master Naturalist volunteers and hosted by the Friends group, the October 14 event at the Interpretive Center attracted individuals, couples, families and groups eager to experience the unique Annular Eclipse occurring that Saturday. Lecture sessions in the classroom preceded the mid-day solar phenomenon. Outside on the terrace and lawn, visitors could use the complimentary solar viewing glasses or learn to make their own special glasses from cereal boxes. Relaxing at various vantage points in the park, participants safely observed the Annular Eclipse as the moon passed in front of the sun and cast a shadow on the Earth between 11:00 AM and 12:30 PM.
Grand Opening Festivities at River Ranch
When visitors to River Ranch CP got their very first look at the park’s impressive new Interpretive Center during the weekend of July 22-23, Friends of River Ranch representatives were there to welcome them and provide information on current and future park activities. At various locations in the Day Use Area, park visitors explored hiking trails, rode horses, frolicked at a playground and asked questions about local flora. Inside the Interpretive Center (where permanent displays will be installed in September) visitors were introduced to the crafts, implements and lifestyles of the Liberty Hill area’s pioneer days. Park highlights accessible by car included: expansive Hill Country overlooks; the Equestrian Area; the Improved Campground; and trailheads leading to heritage trees and the South San Gabriel River.
Become a Friend of River Ranch
To become a member of the Friends of River Ranch, please fill out and submit the Online Membership Application, then submit your dues below (processed through PayPal; PayPal account not required).
If you prefer, you may instead mail a Printable Membership Application and a check to:
Friends of River Ranch, P.O. Box 67, Liberty Hill, TX 78642
Activate your Membership. Submit Membership Dues Here.
$20.00 - $1,000.00
Complete a Membership Application, then submit your dues to become a Friends of River Ranch County Park Member.
* INDIVIDUAL $20 (per person, renewable annually). Individual Members receive a logo decal and have access to special events and tours sponsored by FRRCP.
* PATRON $75 (per person, renewable annually). Same benefits as Individual Members, plus rebates & discounts on FRRCP merchandise/equipment rentals.
* LIFETIME $1000 (per person, one-time donation). Same benefits as Patrons, plus Lifetime Members are also acknowledged by a plaque on display at the Park Interpretive Center.SelectQuantityComing soon
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