FHP Projects

The FHP works closely with the Madison Parks Division to develop workplans for specific projects. We also get advice and funding from, and coordinate projects with the UW Department of Landscape Architecture, the City Engineering Division, area Boy Scout and Eagle Scout troops, and the Department of Natural Resources.

future       ongoing       past

What are our goals for the future?

• create a plan for storm water erosion and road improvements along Regent St. and Owen Parkway
• solve vehicle problems through and in the park
• find additional financial resources to help implement our goals, especially for the continuation of the summer ranger program
• solve the problem of establishing a trail in the lower quarry area
• improve our annual budget and board transition process

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Some past projects that we continue today include:

• create and implement a master plan
• implement the woodland management plan
• restore stone fireplaces
• trim and mulch trees
• coordinate woodland burns
• create and maintain a prairie
• create and maintain park restroom garden
• remove invasive species, especially buckthorn, honeysuckle, dames rocket, garlic mustard, and Norway maple
• hire a summer ranger
• plant native forbs and shrubs
• negotiate no- or low-mow areas with the Parks Division
• distribute newsletters
• develop and sell FHP t-shirts
• provide speakers on topics of interest at the annual meeting and other events
• host a holiday party that includes a fundraiser auction
• host neighborhood events such as a summer picnic, winter moon/owl walk, and guided park walks
• coordinate volunteers for workdays throughout the growing season
• participate in Earth Day with volunteer clean-up of the park
• work with boy scouts and school groups on various projects
• coordinate annual prairie burns
• apply for grants

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Some past projects include:

• erected entrance signs and a bulletin board
• created a tree walk brochure
• created an interpretive trail
• established and restored trails
• created an original and updated master plan
• created a woodland management plan to restore woodland communities
• establish a memorial plaque and tree to the first board members near the walk-in entrance on Regent St.
• improved signage and barriers along the roadway
• lobbied for more picnic tables
• erected prairie signage
• installed new playground equipment

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