The Friends of Rock Bridge Memorial State Park (FoRB) is an independent membership supported 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. With your financial support, FoRB advocates for the Preservation/Protection of the park, supports park Projects and provides Programs for area youth. The FoRB Board of Directors (and our membership) are always independent of the Missouri State Park management hierarchy. Your participation and membership in FoRB helps to assure that you have a strong voice in the protection and preservation of this valuable and vital natural resource that we all love.

WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT!


Information for you!

Announcements:

News - FoRB is committed to transparency about our activities. Board Agenda and Minutes are now posted on this site. Board current Agenda and historical Minutes are now available from the “About FoRB” page link.

COMO Gives - FoRB’s fund-raising goal for 2025 was $9,000. We raised over $11,000!!! Thank-you supporters of FoRB!

Events:

Next FoRB Board Meeting - 6PM - Tuesday, March 11th - Park Office (5901 Hwy 163) Lower Level. All are welcome to attend.

Next Rock Bridge Renew - Saturday, April 12th from 9AM until Noon. Watch this space for a flyer about the event!!

Annual Water Festival - Saturday, June 14th - Family Friendly Event - Watch here for more details….

Projects

We help with volunteer and financial support for small capital improvement projects that preserve the park’s history and natural resources.

Programs

Your membership and donations help us sponsor educational and stewardship programs to engage this and future generations of park lovers.

Preservation

We help to preserve and protect the park by educating the community and local government about how urban development, climate change, and invasive species directly affect our park.

Historic Hickam Cabin with timbers restocked and new roof
Children looking for stream sitters in a tub of water from Rock Bridge Creek
Map showing the location of a proposed development next to Gans Creek Wild Area

If you wish to have a Board Member from FoRB speak to your group or club about preservation and protection of Rock Bridge Memorial State Park, use the “Contact” form and describe your request. Or email us directly at friendsofrockbridge@gmail.com.

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