The History of Green Literary Event will be held at the Dahl Art Center on Sunday, January 17, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm with Gerard Baker, Superintendent of Mt. Rushmore Memorial, as featured speaker. Six area authors will sell and autograph their books and visit with members of the audience. The event is jointly sponsored by the Dahl Art Center, … Read More
Steve McCarthy on KEVN
The following story appeared on KEVN on November 18, 2009 after the school board changed the plans for the Central High School science building. You can view the interview with FRCP President Steve McCarthy here. They came with their game face on ready to put up a fight but instead members of the local organization Friends of the Parks walked … Read More
Save the date!
Join Friends of Rapid City Parks, Democracy in Action and The Dahl Fine Arts Center in exploring Our Green Past. The event is the second in a series of programs related to the exhibit “Green” and will feature Mt. Rushmore Superintendent Gerard Baker speaking on Teddy Roosevelt, the first environmental President. Local authors will be on hand to discuss environmental … Read More
FRCP urges city to stop waterfowl feeding in parks
Dear Mayor and Council Members, To quote the carol: “Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat, please to put a penny in an old man’s hat. If you have no penny. . .” why not spend $200,000 you don’t have? In the alternative, we urge you to take action to curb waterfowl populations and feeding in Rapid City’s Parks. … Read More
Reflections on the year past
The year has been a busy one for Friends of Rapid City Parks. In addition to our biennial city election forum to hear what candidates think about the parks and greenway, we helped sponsor the Fat Tire Fest, supported construction of the new Vicki Powers Memorial Park, staffed a booth at a city forum on Green/Sustainable, supported the Lions Club … Read More
Lions Club to develop trail
The Rushmore Lions Club is partnering with the city to build a 2/3 mile loop trail on a 10-acre parcel west of the bridge at Canyon Lake (entrance to Chapel Valley). After discussions with the Club, Friends of Rapid City Parks supports the trail, which will retain the natural character of the area without any structures or removal of existing … Read More