Thanks Friends
The Friends of Island Beach State Park (FOIBSP)
A non-profit volunteer organization formed to enhance interpretive, educational, recreational & research programs, and events at Island Beach State Park. Our mission is to further public appreciation and stewardship of the park.
Our members come from a wide range of backgrounds and occupations but have in common a variety of interests in this beautiful State Park.
Our primary objectives include:
To raise and receive funds or property to assist in the enhancement of the nature habitat, buildings, and properties of Island Beach State Park.
To encourage protection of the barrier island ecosystem.
To support activities, educational & special events, and programs that further public appreciation, participation, and stewardship of the park.
To encourage support for park programs through volunteer participation, fund raising, and dissemination of information.
The Friends of Island Beach State Park, Inc. is a non-profit tax exempt corporation as defined by the United States Internal Revenue Code 501-C-3 and was officially incorporated in 1996.
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Snapshots of the FOIBSP in action!
Special Events
From the Beach Plum festival and the new Barktoberfest to Christmas tree recycling and dune grass plantings, they help us do it all.
Recreational Maintenance
Did you know that you have the Friends of IBSP to thank for many of the quality of life improvements on our trails. They also have adopted several trails throughout the park that they keep maintained.
Nature Center Trail.
Tidal Pond Trail: path to the bird blind.
Other Friend group actions
Friends of the Judge’s Shack
Helps to restore, maintain and preserve the Judge’s Shack history.
Eagle Scouts
Greenhead and blackhead fly traps
Trail brochure boxes
Stranded Terrapin Turtle enclosure