Ben Bergey, Director, Bureau of Parks and Recreation Management, Wisconsin DNR, issued an invitation to Friends and Partner Group members.  It said (in part) “In 2018 the Wisconsin State Park System is launching several new efforts to enhance the operations and aesthetics at state park system properties across the state as well as expanding recreation expertise and service opportunities to all DNR properties.  We invite park system friends and partner groups to join us and learn more about the changes and opportunities that come with the 2017-2019 state budget, alignment initiatives, and other park program updates.  Learn how these efforts will provide exciting opportunities to increase the impact of our partnership efforts.  Attendees will also have an opportunity to meet the Bureau of Parks and Recreation Management leadership team, key staff members from the Public Relations and Partnership team, and network with other groups in the same region.”

There are seven meetings being held during the months of February and March throughout the state.  One of them is scheduled at the MacKenzie Lodge, from 4:30 – 6:30 pm on Wednesday, February 21.  Groups were able to register up to 15 attendees which the Friends of MacKenzie has done.