Please join our annual meeting on Saturday, Oct 3rd at 10:00 am. In order to practice proper social distancing, we will be having the meeting over Zoom. Joining us as guests will be Joshua Thompson and Paul Tauke from city of Ames Parks & Rec to give updates on the sanitary sewer and bridge projects as well as forest management. Hope you can join us!

Zoom Link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89067158946

Here you can download a pamphlet produced by the Iowa DNR detailing how to recognize and remove Garlic Mustard. You’ll find a copy in the kiosk at the Park as well. If you’re interested in helping us get rid of it, we’ll be scheduling removal days every Saturday in April!

Suggested Donations:

• Milkweed membership: $10 (basic membership – get on email list and be a supporter of the park)
• Redbud membership: $30 (basic + bumper sticker)
• Sycamore membership: $50 (basic + bumper sticker + t-shirt)
• Oak membership: $100 (basic + bumper sticker + t-shirt + name in kiosk as park supporter for the year)

Make Checks out to: “Friends of Lee Park and Munn Woods”

Send Donations to: C. Most, 1106 Garfield Ave, Ames, IA 50014

Or use Paypal: Link is in the Join the Friends tab at the top of the page

Our new park kiosk and bench recognizing Lee Burchinal have been added to Emma McCarthy Lee Park.

Thanks to Megan for helping out the Friends of Emma McCarthy Lee Park and Munn Woods by making us a stunning logo. The Friends board will be meeting on March 30th. Stay tuned for upcoming workdays and get-togethers.

Check us out on Instagram: @LeeParkMunnWoods

Our board of directors met on February 1, 2019 to discuss upcoming projects including: new park kiosk, managing invasive weeds, and renewing membership.

Come join us in the Butternut Shelter at Emma McCarthy Lee Park at 10 am on Saturday, September 22nd for coffee, donuts, and conversation about the Park & Woods at our annual meeting.