Category Archives: Friends of the Dredge

Facelift

Posted on October 23, 2012 by roamingranger

If you’ve cruised by the park in the last month, you might have noticed that the Friends of the Dredge Interpretive store has been undergoing a small transformation.  The building, originally built to be a temporary store/museum until funding was … Continue reading →

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As The Leaves Turn….

Posted on October 17, 2012 by roamingranger

This time of year the signs that Summer is gone and Autumn is here are very apparent. The leaves are displaying their colors. It’s still dark when the dredge gets up. Park Staff can’t clean the bathroom in the morning … Continue reading →

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2012 Dredge Heritage Day

Posted on July 29, 2012 by roamingranger

The Park Staff and the Friends of Sumpter Valley Dredge would like to thank everyone who came out to join us for the 2012 Dredge Heritage Day. Hamburgers were served and many delicious homemade side dishes, salads, and deserts were … Continue reading →

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Good Stories and Good Food

Posted on July 18, 2012 by roamingranger

It’s Just a few days away!  What better way to spend your weekend than up in the mountains at the Sumpter Valley Dredge Worker’s Heritage Day on Saturday the 21st! Whether you’re a history buff, you have a personal connection … Continue reading →

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The Friends of the Dredge Invite YOU!

Posted on April 4, 2012 by roamingranger

Yes, you!  And bring your friends and family!  Whereas the LOTS party wraps up our season, the annual Community Potluck gets us started.   Get a first look on what’s planned for the park this season including new projects, programs, and … Continue reading →

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The Main Event!

Posted on October 24, 2011 by rangerkevin

Don’t forget to mark your calendars for the upcoming Halloween extravaganza: Is Skeleton Creek Real? Join us this Saturday, October 29th at 3:15pm: for ghost stories about our dredge, and a spooky dredge tour! You’ll even get a chance to … Continue reading →

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LOTS of Fun!!!

Posted on October 10, 2011 by rangerkevin

Our season here in the park is winding down, which means that it’s time for one last hurrah: so that we can go out with a bang! Our Last of the Season (LOTS) party is a time for folks to … Continue reading →

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Dredge Workers Reunion

Posted on June 30, 2011 by rangerkevin

If you are interested in living history, come out and join us for the annual Dredge Worker’s Reunion! Former dredge workers and their families will meet down by the dredge at noon on Saturday July 16th. Everyone is welcome, so … Continue reading →

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