In recent years, the number of students and other visitors who come to Asherwood has increased significantly. This increase has exceeded the capacity of the classroom facilities and has created a need to improve the movement of vehicles and pedestrians. In 1997, the Marion Community Schools funded the production of a Master Plan that addressed the growing needs at Asherwood. The plan, Asherwood: A Vision for the Future, provides a conceptual view of the proposed changes that includes improved infrastructure, parking, and a new classroom building.

In order to fund such an ambitious project, a partnership has been formed between Marion Community Schools and the Friends of Asherwood (FOA). The FOA is dedicated to raising the necessary funds to complete the Master Plan. A non-permanent fund and a permanent endowment fund have been established with the Community Foundation of Grant County. Through the use of these two accounts, the FOA may accept tax deductible contributions for construction of the new classroom and for the endowment. The goal for each of these accounts is one million dollars.

The FOA meets once each month and needs your assistance! Asherwood is a special natural area, a unique science education program, and a popular family destination. Please join the Friends of Asherwood.

For details on these events and others please contact the Asherwood Office. A membership brochure in PDF format can be downloaded here.

To join the FOA send a check along with your mailing address, telephone number and E Mail address to: Asherwood Environmental Science Center, 7496 West State Road 124, Wabash, IN 46992 or call 260-563-8148.