Give Back to the Trail
Who are the Friends and what do we do?
At its core, the Friends are a community of trail-users and trail advocates who want to make active transportation and nature based exploration accessible to our communities . We are also 501(c)(3), not-for-profit organization whose mission is to develop and preserve the Pumpkinvine Nature Trail and we work in collaboration with four Local Public Agencies: Goshen Parks and Recreation, Elkhart County Parks Department, Middlebury Parks Department and the Town of Shipshewana, to ensure the Trail is at it's best, and can be enjoyed for many years to come.
How can I offer my support?
Showing your support doesn't have to mean making significant financial contributions; although those are needed too! There are a number of different ways you can contribute to the Friends of the Pumpkinvine. Check out the links below!
Ways to Give
Individual & Household Memberships
Annual Memberships sustain our day-to-day operations and can be obtained for as little as $30-- and in exchange you'll receive discounts at participating local retailers!
Corporate Sponsorship
Involved with a Business that may be interested in contributing? Corporate Sponsorships help fund many of our development and repair projects.
Maintenance Volunteer
Skilled with a hammer, a shovel or just aren't afraid to roll up your sleeves and get dirty? We could use your help!
Shop to Donate Programs
This option doesn't require making a separate contribution at all. Shop at your local Kroger or on AmazonSmile and the Friends receive a percentage of your purchase.
Board Member
Passionate, talented leaders are welcomed on to our Board of Directors as seats become available. Does this sound like you?
Committee Members
Photographer? Naturalist? Writer? Project Manager? All kinds are needed for various projects and ongoing communications.
Send your suggestions!
Maybe you don't have time to volunteer right now, but you have some great ideas! Send them our way!
Send us your pictures!
We're always looking for marketing photos to share with our partners. If you've taken a beautiful photo and would like to give us permission to use in our Marketing materials please send to friends@pumpkinvine.org .
Find Out More About Us
Who are the Friends of the Pumpkinvine and why should you become one?