• Join or Renew Your Membership

• Message from the president
• Friends Brochure

Why do we need a Friends group?

We are all aware of 'state cutbacks'. Over the past three years the Harbison staff has been reduced from 7 full-time employees to 2 !! There is little to no money for needed projects. To better get the picture, read these articles from
The State:
Helpers forge paths at forest
Selling Public Property
WIS News:
Volunteers clear trails at Harbison State Forest
Upkeep of Harbison Forest suffering from budget cuts
The Charleston Post and Courier:
Volunteers help fill budget gaps

Become a Member

Friends of Harbison State Forest needs your support! Your contributions of money and time are an investment in the viability of Harbison State Forest as a wildlife refuge, educational resource and recreational haven. Volunteers are always welcome but our members are what make the Friends of Harbison State Forest's work possible. Please join us in protecting and enhancing this unique resource. Your contribution and membership help:

• purchase equipment and supplies needed to do trail maintenance
  
• enlist and organize volunteers
  
• further public outreach
  
• encourage educational programs
  
• keep the forest in top condition so we can all enjoy walking, jogging, canoeing, kayaking, hiking and biking within its bounds.

Benefits of Membership

Benefits include a membership card that entitles you to a 10% discount on merchandise purchased from our Corporate Members: Half Moon Outfitters, Cycle Center, Outspokin' Bicycles, Fleet Feet Sports, Bike to Nature and, in the case of Cola.Nutz Productions, on registration fees for events they sponsor.

You will receive updates on Forest activities, members events and more. There is much that can be done in addition to trail maintenance--you could start a newsletter, write for a grant, help plan social events, help with publicity, presentations, etc. Most of all you will have the satisfaction of knowing you are helping preserve and enhance one of South Carolina's treasures.

How to Join or Renew--2 Options:

Option #1: Print this simple membership form and mail it to us with your donation. Please make checks payable to Friends of Harbison State Forest and mail to: Friends of Harbison State Forest P.O. Box 211904 Columbia, SC   29221

Option #2: Join Online! Join or Renew your membership with Friends of Harbison State Forest using Razoo's secure credit card acceptance.  It's quick and easy!

From all who use and enjoy the forest, THANK YOU!!