When the Friends of Lapham Peak raise money for projects, or purchase items for the park, those are usually donated to the State of Wiscosnsin - Department of Natural Resourses for the use here at Lapham Peak. (Other times, the money is used to put on events for the park, or is used to purchase items or supplies for the Friends or DNR to use while working at the park).
When the DNR receives a donation from the Friends, they acknowledge the gift with a letter and/or certificate. Some of those are listed below:
Year | Dollars | Item | Certificate |
2023/24 | $2,400,000 | Lapham Lodge | 2023-24 Lapham Lodge |
2022 | $22,000 | Snow Gun | 2022 Snowgun #7 |
2021 | $80,000 | Winter Recreation Storage Building | 2021 WRSB |
2019 | $7,802 | Orientation Sign, Kiosk, Maintenance | 2019 Orientation Sign |
2019 | $1,020 | Enhancement Project | 2019 Enhancement Project |
2018 | $11,990 | John Deere 835M XUV Gator | 2018 John Deere Gator |
2016 | $66,500 | Open Air Shelter at Homestead Hollow (Mike Fort Shelter) | 2016 Mike Fort Shelter |