"Friends gathering together to celebrate, protect and enhance the natural beauty in Anastasia State Park." Please come join us for an event, in membership or stewardship to this great preserve in St. Augustine.
*** Friends of Anastasia ***
This website serves to inform our members, and those who may decide to become members, about our activities. Visit our "News Section" for reports with photos and videos on recent Friends' Events.
SUPPORT OUR NEW PLAYGROUND:
![]() | You can support the building of our new state-of-the-art PLAYGROUND at the park by making a playground specific donation. For a complete description of our Playground Project and information on how to become involved in making it a reality, Click here. |
After you have reviewed the information on the Playground Project, please send us your feedback in an E-Mail to friendsofanastasia@yahoo.com
ENDLESS SUMMER RUN (ESR): October 30th, 2010 - For information please visit: www.endlesssummerrun.org & the ESR "Items of Interest" post below - Thanks!
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CALENDAR (of upcoming events): Visit our Calendar link above to view all upcoming scheduled events, including 2010 State Park "FREE-DAYS" - Saturday, July 17th /// Friday thru Sunday, September 10th, 11th & 12th /// Thursday, November 11th.
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ITEMS OF INTEREST:
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See Items Below (click "Next Page" to view other Items on subsequent pages)
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Facts about Friends |
| Posted by Administrator (friends) on Jan 26 2010 at 5:28 PM |
Who are the Friends of Anastasia?
1) A Citizens Support Organization (CSO) for Anastasia State Park
2) People who know & appreciate the many resources of the park
3) People who know that our park is a special and unique place
4) People who support the park by providing programs & services that will enhance the experience of all who visit this special place
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What will Friends do for Anastasia State Park?
1) Assist in the ranger station
2) Purchase native plants for eroded areas
3) Fund educational materials, guides, brochures & interpretive kiosks, etc. for the park
4) Sponsor new park events & assist with established ones
5) Provide volunteers for general park work, repairs & programs
6) Purchase & plant 2,000 sea oats annually
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Why should you join Friends?
1) Take part in activities planned for all members
2) Help support & improve our beautiful Anastasia State Park
3) Volunteer in support of the many park activites available
4) Receive a pass for 12 free admissions to the park
5) Join with others who want to make the park an integral part of the community
6) Meet new & interesting people, socialize & make new friends
6) Be on our e-mail communications "mailing list" about happenings at the park & with Friends
7) Personal fulfillment, enjoyment & satisfaction
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Thank you for being a Friend!
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DID YOU KNOW?
1) Anastasia State Park offers programs to school groups FREE OF CHARGE! Please contact Park Services Specialist Shelly Young on (904) 461-2035 or at email address - shelly.young@dep.state.fl.us - for more information.
2) The Friends of Anastasia logo is a representation of the Anastasia Island Beach Mouse which is an endangered species.

3) Friends meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month (@ 5:30 PM) at the State Park office (near the Amphitheater), unless otherwise noted. All Friends members are welcome & encouraged to attend.
4) Who are the Friends of Anastasia? We are a non-profit Citizens Support Organization (CSO) for Anastasia State Park who support the park by providing programs & services that will enhance the experience of all who visit this special place. See the "Facts about Friends" post in the Items of Interest section of this website for additional information about Friends.
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Contacts:
Playground/Fundraising: Linda Devlin - lldcso@gmail.com
Park Services Specialist: Shelly Young - Shelly.Young@dep.state.fl.us
Web Support/Membership: Dennis Salvati - friendsofanastasia@yahoo.com
Web Support: Norm Wyner - normfromfl@aol.com
