Meet the Friends every month on the second Wednesday for a hike, alternating between the two parks.

In 2025:
Blue Knob: January, March, May, July, September, November
**Shawnee:** February, April, June, August, October, December

Check in with the [Friends Facebook page](https://www.facebook.com/FriendsOfShawnee/) to see where each month’s hike will take you. This is a great way to become acquainted with night hiking, in a safe and Friendly environment.

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Monthly Evening Hike with Friends of Shawnee and Blue Knob State Parks

Shawnee State Park

On the second Saturday each month, the Friends are out doing projects. Meet at 9:00 AM at Pavilion #1 and you’ll be able to join in. There is always firewood to move and stack or flower beds to care for.

Check in at the [Facebook page ](https://www.facebook.com/FriendsofColonelDenning)for details and join in!

Monthly Volunteer Day with Friends of Colonel Denning State Park

Colonel Denning State Park

Bi-Monthly, Online, Book Club
Free and open to everyone
Last Wednesday of the month – beginning February 26.

For more information: [https://ppff.events/book-club-2025](https://ppff.events/book-club-2025)

ZOOM Link:
Join Zoom Meeting [https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86424922557?pwd=4AqIvTeebLwHZnqpBUDAM9hJ6vkQdQ.1](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86424922557?pwd%3D4AqIvTeebLwHZnqpBUDAM9hJ6vkQdQ.1&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1736275968201760&usg=AOvVaw1ATgyDnAnI0twcrqcke911)
Meeting ID: 864 2492 2557
Passcode: 384204

The books for the year:

* December (this session takes place 12/17 in deference to the holidays): [A Walk in the Park](https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/A-Walk-in-the-Park/Kevin-Fedarko/9781501183058) – Kevin Fedarko

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Free Online Book Club: A Walk in the Park by Kevin Fedarko

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