We help sustain & improve Garner Park for all generations.
REMEMBERING DIANE FOSHEE
It is with great sadness we want to let you know that Diane Foshee passed away on October 9, 2019. A memorial service will be held October 19, 2019 at Leakey United Methodist Church, 419 North Market Street, Leakey, Texas, at 2:00 p.m. Arrangements will be made through Nelson Funeral Home in Leakey.
Diane and her husband George were generous and compassionate supporters of and contributors to Garner State Park. She was one of the founders of FRIENDS OF GARNER and a significant developer of Garner’s trail system. Her tales of coming to the park as a child in the 40s and her narration of the history will be missed but have been saved for future generations. Please join me in thoughts and prayers for her loving family.
wildflower garden
Friends of Garner Wildflower Garden
The wildflower garden is located next to the Visitor Center.
Master Naturalist Helpers
The Master Naturalists met with Friends of Garner Visitor Center Manager, Brenda Seidenberg and President, Debbie Jackson along with GSP’s Interpretive Ranger, Shaylee Burns on July 25, 2019, to offer advice on improving Friends of Garner Native Plant Garden. Pictured from l- r, front row Barbara Marquer, Elsa Roberts, Teresa Coleman, and Sharon Hixon. Back row is Brenda and Shaylee. Thanks so much ladies. What an educational and interesting time we had.
Volunteering
If you would like to help maintain the garden or just put in some time one day a month, contact the Visitor Center at 830 232 5999.
COMING EVENTS
Holiday Open House November 30
Start your holiday memories at the Visitor Center open house each November. We have cookies, old fashioned Wassail, and crafts for the kids.
January 18-20, 2020 - Trail Work Weekend
Come help clean up and maintain our excellent trail system. Yearly tradition. Always fun and rewarding.
VISITOR CENTER
Located on the west side of the park in Shady Meadows camping area. Phone (830) 232-5999.
ABOUT FRIENDS OF GARNER
We are the Friends of Garner.
For those who float the river all day and dance all night...
For those who hike the trails...
For those who appreciate outdoor beauty and wildlife...
For those who return year after year...
We are the Friends of Garner.
For thousands of years, people have enjoyed the protection of the hills, the lushness of the land, the abundance of the animals, and the coolness of the Frio River... the same reasons we love it today.
We are the Friends of Garner.
We formed our non-profit organization solely to conserve and preserve your Garner State Park for generations through donations and activities.