Friends of Tuscarora & Locust Lake State Parks

05/08/2026

Something new!

04/29/2026

Please comment if your interested in a Clothing sale, like we did a few years ago. Attempting to set this up for June/July and need to gauge interest. We need support to make this possible and worthwhile. Thanks-Nate

04/25/2026

What do you think about an outdoor movie at Locust Lake this Summer? More to come…

03/28/2026

Today our group kicked off the 2026 season with our first meeting, blue bird box cleaning/checking, some native tree saplings- added tube protection, and attended a local sportsman outdoor expo with State Park Manager and PPFF. Nice to see our dedicated volunteers and some new faces. More info coming regarding our next meeting and project. Please reach out if you’re interested.

03/27/2026

Great opportunity for an evening walk.

03/23/2026

We will have our first meeting and work task this Saturday March 28th. Board Meeting starts at 9 am @ Tuscarora State Park office, followed by a blue bird box clean out and inventory at both parks. A general trash collection is also welcomed if we have enough help.

If you are interested in learning more please stop by or reach out.

01/31/2026

We are excited to kick off our season with Ron’s help. Please reach out for more information on our upcoming season. Nate Schock

BARNESVILLE - Two state parks in our area now have a new manager. Ron Gilliland was named manager for the Tuscarora State Park Complex, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced…

12/15/2025

Locust Creek in Tuscarora State Park. Amazing place for winter hiking.

10/27/2025

On Saturday our group held its final board meeting for the season followed by installation of a memorial bench near the end of crow trial. Thanks to all who helped. We hope to share updates during our offseason. The next meeting will be March 28th, 2026.

10/21/2025

Saturday the 25th our group is meeting at 9 am for our last board meeting of the season followed by installation of a memorial bench along Crow Trail. If you are interested in attending please just show up, all welcome.

09/30/2025

Hi all. Many questions about bark in the park 2025. Unfortunately, we will not be holding the event this year. We hope to spark interest, get help, and hold it next year.