About Us
About
Access/Parking
About
Graining Fork Nature Preserve (GFNP) is an education, conservation, and recreation non-profit organization established to protect the natural, scenic and cultural resources of the area, and to encourage the public enjoyment of those resources. The GFNP was established to protect and preserve the natural environment. Public access is al
Graining Fork Nature Preserve (GFNP) is an education, conservation, and recreation non-profit organization established to protect the natural, scenic and cultural resources of the area, and to encourage the public enjoyment of those resources. The GFNP was established to protect and preserve the natural environment. Public access is allowed but regulated by a permit system to protect the natural integrity of the preserve so that it may be enjoyed by those that follow.
Goals
Access/Parking
About
Goals of GFNP:
1. To provide an appreciation of nature by providing opportunities for people to connect to the natural area through environmental, recreational and outdoor education opportunities.
2. To connect people to a natural setting by creating a quality outdoor experience.
3. To provide responsible, sustainable, recreational acces
Goals of GFNP:
1. To provide an appreciation of nature by providing opportunities for people to connect to the natural area through environmental, recreational and outdoor education opportunities.
2. To connect people to a natural setting by creating a quality outdoor experience.
3. To provide responsible, sustainable, recreational access that protects the natural resources.
4. To protect the plants and animals that call GFNP home.
Access/Parking
Access/Parking
Access/Parking
Access to the Graining Fork Nature Preserve is via the parking area of Hop's. The parking area is used to access both the Zoo and Graining Fork Nature Preserve.
Since the parking area belongs to the business there is no outside alcohol consumption allowed (a requirement of the ABC license for the business).
We also ask that you control you
Access to the Graining Fork Nature Preserve is via the parking area of Hop's. The parking area is used to access both the Zoo and Graining Fork Nature Preserve.
Since the parking area belongs to the business there is no outside alcohol consumption allowed (a requirement of the ABC license for the business).
We also ask that you control your pets and practice Leave No Trace will in the parking area