About Us

The Friends of Pike Lake (FOPL) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting a greater appreciation of the Kettle Moraine State Forest-Pike Lake Unit. FOPL involves the public in their activities and events. 

Recent News! The Friends of Pike Lake applied for a Knowles – Nelson Stewardship Grant that funded a major part of an Amphitheater in 2018. FOPL generates revenue by selling firewood, ice, ice cream, merchandise at the Forest Headquarters and accept donations that help fund projects like the Amphitheater. The Friends group undertakes occasional service projects for the park in addition to supporting annual events.
The Friends of Pike Lake have been active in assisting Forest staff with the following services and programs; 
  • Apply for the Incentive Grant ($1,000 match) – Friends of Wisconsin State Parks to fund interpretive summer programs.
  • Hosting the annual Candlelight Ski/Hike. 
  • Host Discovery Day.
  • Hosting the annual Community Campfire program. 
  • Provide nature based items for sale at the Forest gift shop.
  • Sponsor the annual Earth Play Work Day Event.
Friends of Pike Lake appreciates your financial support through the purchase of t-shirts, nature books, donations and/or joining as a member. Anyone can become a member and help in planning and staffing special activities in the forest such as the Candlelight Ski/Hike, Community Campfire, and other activities.  All funds are used for the enhancement of programs at the state forest.