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Aztalan Video Available Wisconsin Public Television finished production of a short promotional and educational video called "Aztalan: National Historic Landmark" in collaboration with the Friends of Aztalan State Park and fully funded by the Friends as a 2006 goal. It was produced in two versions, one for the general public, and a second, with an ending requesting donations, to be used for fundraising for the new visitor's center. Members received a free copy of the promotional/educational video and it will also be liberally distributed to area schools, municipalities, civic organizations and the Department of Tourism. Those who want to help raise funds from businesses and organizations can request the second version. For more information contact president Bob Birmingham at by email or 608 241-4958. Congratulations to the the Friends and financial supporters who made this possible. New Mound Steps: Due to natural conditions, the steps to the summit of both mounds had deteriorated to an unsafe level. This summer (2011), a grant and a Friends' contribution of $2000 made purchase of required materials possible. The construction of a new staircase for each mound took regular DNR staff time and Friends' volunteer labor. The building materials were chosen to last at least 20 years, and the structures were designed such that single steps can be replaced without dismantling the whole structure. Thanks to all who helped; it was hot work under an unusually hot sun! |
Aztalan News Letters - Ancient Times Click a link to display a pdf version of the newsletter. You must have Adobe Acrobat installed to view these publications. |
Projects Implemented and Funded by the Friends of Aztalan State Park Park Interpretive Center: The Friends are actively raising funds for a permanent on-site interpretive center. The DNR has approved the project and drafted the plans for the center. The Friends are committed to collect the contracted matching funds. Shelter Electricity: The Friends funded the installation of electricity to the park's picnic shelter. The electricity enables the Friends' varied public programs. Sound System: In addition to the shelter's electricity, the Friends purchased a sound system to support the Friends' varied public programs. (We needed the electricity to support the sound system.) Public Interpretive Programs: The Friends have established a varied seasonal calendar of events to educate the public and promote the park. See this year's calendar. New Park Brochure: The Friends contributed to the updated design of the park's brochure. The Friends funded the printing of the brochure. Park Signs: The Friends funded the new signs which inform park visitors of the water trails of the new Glacial Heritage Area. Park Memorial Flagpole: The Friends funded the purchase and installation of a flagpole in memory of the late park ranger, Tom Davies.
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 The Friends of Aztalan are dedicated to provide financial help for the preservation of the site, and the construction of a visitor's center. Interested? See the DNR's Master Plan for Aztalan State Park.
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