FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge Parkway is a non-profit, volunteer
organization that is dedicated to preserving, promoting and enhancing the
Blue Ridge Parkway, a national treasure.
FRIENDS programs focus on preservation, protection and education.
FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge Parkway, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
corporation, organized and existing under the laws of the State
of North Carolina and the Commonwealth of Virginia, whose current
principal business address for identification purposes is P.O.
Box 20986, Roanoke, Virginia 24018.
FRIENDS of the
Blue Ridge Parkway, Inc.
A National Park Service Blue Ridge Parkway approved
partner organization dedicated to preserve, promote
and enhance the Blue Ridge Parkway, a national treasure,
for future generations.
FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge Parkway's (FRIENDS) success has been achieved through the loyalty and financial support of corporate, business and individual members and volunteers - like you! We have consistently invested 90 cents of every dollar directly into programs to benefit the Blue Ridge Parkway.
We are an official National Park Service Blue Ridge Parkway 501(c)(3) membership organization for visitors to the Blue Ridge Parkway. Today our membership is over 8,500 and continues to grow.
This website is dedicated to educating you about FRIENDS' programs and projects, recruiting volunteers and providing you with Parkway information, events and press releases. It is our hope that by learning more about our work, programs and mission, you will join in our efforts to ensure the future of one of our greatest national treasures, the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Please Remember... Your gift to FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge Parkway qualifies you for a full tax deduction for charitable contributions as defined under federal law 501(c)(3). In addition to membership, there are many ways to contribute financially to FRIENDS: memorials, in-kind and special gifts, employer matching gifts, gift memberships, bequests by will and gifts of stock.
FRIENDS Latest News & Events
FRIENDS announces spring viewshed planting date - March 20, 2010 at Milepost 104.9.
FRIENDS announces the sale of our Limited Edition FRIENDS picnic basket in honor of the Parkway's 2010 75th Anniversary. You may purchase the basket in our online store.
Local artist, Janet Wimmer, paints one Parkway-themed painting a day & donates portion of proceeds to FRIENDS.
75th Anniversary Volunteers Needed
Volunteer workers are needed to help the Parkway and its anniversary foundation, 75th Inc. They need volunteers to help prepare for events along the Parkway, serve as ambassadors at officially sanctioned 75th anniversary events in local communities, serve at events and concerts related to the 75th anniversary and to perform clerical duties.
Volunteers should enjoy working with the general public, be flexible, accommodating, and interested in Parkway history. If you are interested in supporting the Parkway during this once in a lifetime event, please let us know by sending an email to staff@friendsbrp.org. For more information about BRP 75, please visit their website.
