Friends of Barr Lake
Partners through education, recreation, and conservation
What We Do
The Friends of Barr Lake, the 501(c)3 organization with the sole purpose of supporting Barr Lake State Park.
Friends of Barr Lake is involved in many activities at Barr Lake State Park. We not only raise funds for special events–we work with Rangers and park volunteers to help maintain the park and its structures. We help with spring cleaning and help maintain the trails.
May 7th, 2024 – Thanks to your support and donations, board members from The Friends of Barr Lake presented Barr Lake State Park, with a check for a little over $9,000 today. This matches the Adams County Parks / Adams County Open Space grant Barr Lake State Park received recently to help fund the Bergman Barn Renovation Project.
Again, we couldn’t have done it without your support, our important volunteers, and our community sponsors for your generous time and donations. We would like to thank Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the staff at Barr Lake State Park, and ACSO for their collaboration in preserving an important part of Brighton’s history.
Pictured (left to right): FOBL Board Member – Power Em, FOBL President – Christy Dowling, Barr Lake State Park Manager – Lisa Gill, Previous Barr Lake State Park Manager (now at Cherry Creek State Park) – Michelle Seubert
Education
Funding for Eagle Express vehicles to transport visitors to special educational sites throughout the park
Monthly Toddler Story Time – a story with an educational nature theme
Nature-themed birthday parties with fishing or archery lessons
Raptor education – Bald Eagle Nesting Tours, Raptor presentations by various organizations
Earth Day programs like Bioblitz to give participants an opportunity to explore and learn about our natural world
Nature-themed Campfire Tales
Bark in the Park – teaching Dog etiquette
Leave No Trace and Leave No Trace Survey
Recreation
Partial funding for new ADA Accessible Fishing Pier
Annual Raptor Run 5K
First Day Hikes
The Great Waddle Walk-off on Fresh Air Friday Colorado!
Pedal the Perimeter
Conservation
Lake Appreciation Day
Earth Day Programs
Monarch Monitoring Training
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What We Do
Friends of Barr Lake is involved in many activities at Barr Lake State Park. We not only raise funds for special events–we work with Rangers and Park Volunteers to help maintain the park and its structures.
Please Help Us Renovate the Bergman Barn
Friends of Barr Lake is working to provide $25,000 in matching grant money to renovate the Bergman Barn. Please take a moment to read about the history of this site and our plans for the renovation. And please consider donating to this effort that…
Gallery
Someone is always around to take photos of special events sponsored by Friends of Barr Lake. We love to share the joy of those who join us in celebrations.
Leave No Trace – Kid-friendly version
The Leave No Trace 7 Principles may be difficult for young children to understand.
Leave No Trace
Friends of Barr Lake is working hard to help make Barr Lake State Park a gold standard park! By receiving this highest standard of recognition, Gold Standard Sites become exemplary models, encouraging other public lands to ensure that Leave No Trace education is part of everyone’s experience when spending time outdoors.
Sensory Garden
Friends of Barr Lake and the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies are working jointly to build a sensory garden in the grove just west of the Old Stone House at Barr Lake State Park. The funds for the sensory garden were provided through a Legacy Grant awarded to us by City of Brighton.
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Is raptor run 5k race this April 2023?
I cannot find registration.
Also what is cost for 66 year old male runner?
Can I register or pick-up registration at Barr lake state park . I go there frequently.
I have done your race before.
I have state park pass.
Carlos Vera
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Hello! Yes, The 2023 Raptor Run will be April 8, 2023. We will post flyers on our website, Facebook and at Barr Lake this week for registration. We look forward to seeing you for this year’s 5k!
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