Friends of Payne’s Prairie is a not-for-profit organization that works with Payne’s Prairie Preserve State Park staff to promote the park through education, visitor services, resource management, and activities in the community.
Contact: Ashley Crawford (352) 466-3397, Ashley.M.Crawford@floridadep.gov
Address: 100 Savannah Blvd, Micanopy, FL, 32667
Who they are: Friends of Payne’s Prairie promotes Payne’s Prairie Preserve State Park. The park is known for incredible views of wildlife. The primary feature of the park is the 16,000-acre Payne’s Prairie.
What YOU can do to help: Volunteer Opportunities:
La Chua Trail (staff the interpretation & outreach station on the la Chua trail on weekends in 4-hr shifts Nov.-Mar.)
Visitor Center & Ranger Station (especially Fri.-Sun.; greet visitors, share info about Payne‘s Prairie Preserve State Park)
Trail Work
Repair Work