With more land in protected nature preserves than any other county in Indiana, Putnam is a second home to trail lovers, cyclists, campers, and explorers of all types. Hike through abandoned limestone quarries, bike the National Road Heritage Trail, fish the protected wildlife ponds, or camp at Lieber State Recreation Area. Click below to learn more about our organization.
FOTP MEMBERSHIP 2024
BECOME A FRIEND OF THE PARKS
To help fund Putnam County’s outdoor recreation goals in perpetuity, Friends of the Park has a five-year goal to end 2026 with at least $500,000 in its endowment. Recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) charitable foundation, Friends of the Park provides a tax deduction on all gifts. Please consider supporting the county by joining this growing team.
Putnam County Artist Matt Rees’ delicate process of creating woodblock prints is centuries-old. Funded by a grant from the Indiana Arts Commission, four unique woodblock prints will be created over the next year. Each print will be limited to eight originals and 20 giclée’s, or copies printed on high-quality paper, and all will be hand-signed and numbered by the artist.
Sales will benefit the Friends of the Park of Putnam County endowment, whose annual interest income provides funding that supports outdoor recreation development that adds to residents’ quality of life.
