Friends Of Radnor Lake

Support the protection of the natural area in and surrounding radnor lake state natural area through identification of land acquisition opportunities that meet our criteria which includes viewshed, watershed, wildlife and plant life protection, park security and hiking experience. In fy 2025, friends of radnor lake purchased one acre of viewshed-watershed property and transitioned this parcel from residential to native grasslands. Friends of radnor lake also completed 9-acre land acquisition which remains in our possession.

Provide education of environmental stewardship practices, park activities, volunteer program and sponsored projects through print and electronic newsletters, website and social media, and environmental awards. Park activities during the year include birding and wildflower hikes, off-trail guided hikes and wheelchair accessible tours, hikes with our research teams, and celebrations of world wetlands day, rachel carson day, national trails day, american eagle day, national public lands day and international mountain day. All park activities supported by friends of radnor lake are managed by radnor lake park staff.

Support the protection of the natural area in and surrounding radnor lake state natural area through identification of land acquisition opportunities that meet our criteria which includes viewshed, watershed, wildlife and plant life protection, park security and hiking experience. In fy 2025, friends of radnor lake purchased two properties. One 2.99 acre lot was purchased to support the harris ridge trail project and one 8.45 acre lot adjacent to the park was protected for wildlife habitat.