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      • StoryWalk
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    • Events
      • Calendar of Events
      • Dutch oven Gatherings
      • Cracklin Cooking Demo
      • Easter Program
      • Iris Bloom Event
      • Stir the Pot
      • Halloween Celebration
      • Christmas Program
    • News
      • Announcements
    • Abbeville Red Iris
      • About this Iris
      • Partnering with LICI
    • Nature
      • Amphibians & Reptiles
      • Birds
      • Insects & Spiders
      • Mammals
      • Misc Nature
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    • Latanier Cookers
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      • D. O. G.
      • Dutch Oven Desserts
      • Dutch Oven Entree
      • Dutch Oven Sides
    • Krewe of Palmetto
      • About the Krewe
      • M.G. Golf Cart Parade
    • Outside Vendors
      • Just for Fun Golfcarts
      • Palmetto Pontoon Rentals
  • Home
  • Friends
    • About Us
    • Friends' Impact
    • Join
    • Friends on Facebook
  • Palmetto Island
    • Park Info
    • Camphost
    • Comments and Suggestions
    • Facebook
    • Golf Carts
    • Hiking-Biking Map
    • Lending Library
    • Nature Center
    • Park Volunteer
    • Reservations
    • Splash Pad
    • StoryWalk
    • Website
  • Events
    • Calendar of Events
    • Dutch oven Gatherings
    • Cracklin Cooking Demo
    • Easter Program
    • Iris Bloom Event
    • Stir the Pot
    • Halloween Celebration
    • Christmas Program
  • News
    • Announcements
  • Abbeville Red Iris
    • About this Iris
    • Partnering with LICI
  • Nature
    • Amphibians & Reptiles
    • Birds
    • Insects & Spiders
    • Mammals
    • Misc Nature
    • Plants
  • Latanier Cookers
    • Learn About and Join
    • D. O. G.
    • Dutch Oven Desserts
    • Dutch Oven Entree
    • Dutch Oven Sides
  • Krewe of Palmetto
    • About the Krewe
    • M.G. Golf Cart Parade
  • Outside Vendors
    • Just for Fun Golfcarts
    • Palmetto Pontoon Rentals

Friends' Impact on the Park

$484,072- Total since founding in 2011

2023 -2024 Friends' Accomplishments

We Volunteered

Kept You Connected

Kept You Connected

 Friends collectively volunteered over 11,970 hours in support of Palmetto Island State Park. Friends donated the majority of our time conducting programs for patrons and fundraising. Latanier hosted Dutch Oven Gatherings, Krewe of Palmetto hosted the Golf Cart Mardi Gras Parade. LICI managed the Abbeville Red Iris Exhibit.

Kept You Connected

Kept You Connected

Kept You Connected

 We managed to attract an average of 45 members per year. We connected 4,500+ people to the park and its programs through Facebook. We continued to publish our monthly electronic newsletter to over 1000 subscribers. 

Promoted the Park

Kept You Connected

Promoted the Park

 A considerable amount of our effort is spent promoting events held at Palmetto Island both online and in nearby communities. We spent over $40,962 on advertising, promoting, creating special events and free programs designed to attract patrons to the park.
 

Hosted 16 Events

Donated to the Park

Promoted the Park

 Friends hosted or sponsored 16 free programs at the park, some of these events had small fundraising components, but our intention was to attract patrons to the park and fill the campground by creating an event for them to enjoy. 

Raised $76,046

Donated to the Park

Donated to the Park

 Over the last 2 years, we successfully raised  $76,046  for the park, through various efforts including 2 onsite fundraisers. Download our Impact Statement below to find out how we spent your donations.

Donated to the Park

Donated to the Park

Donated to the Park

Friends contribute directly to Palmetto Island State Park in-kind donations valued at $25,431. 

Download our complete annual report to see the list of in-kind gifts to the park from 2023-2024.


2023-2024 Annual Report and Updated Impact Document

 We have been back on track since 2023! Below you will find a copy of our annual report. If you are wondering exactly how we have supported the park since 2011, check out our Impact List. You'll see the list of things we've done and items we have spent your donated dollars on in support of Palmetto Island State Park. We look forward to making Palmetto Island State Park one of the best parks in the State of Louisiana. THANK YOU for your interest and support in Palmetto Island State Park!   

2024AnnualReport (pdf)

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ImpactList2024 (pdf)

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Friends of Palmetto Island State Park, Inc.

P.O. Box 33, Perry, LA 70575

info@friendsofpalmetto.org

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