About Us

Mission Statement:

Friends of Myles Standish State Forest (FMSSF) is organized to promote and conserve the natural, scenic and historical resources of Myles Standish State Forest and its Satellite Areas; to foster the use and enjoyment of Myles Standish State Forest by the public in a manner consonant with the protection and preservation of the environment; to engage in such educational, scientific and charitable activities as will assist the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the operation of Myles Standish State Forest; and to assist and work in cooperation with the Forest Supervisor in general support and enrichment of Myles Standish State Forest.

Friends of Myles Standish is directed by a Board of Directors representing the various Forest user groups. Members and the public are welcome to attend the board meetings. Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month at the MSSF headquarters conference building, 194 Cranberry Road, Carver, at 7:00 p.m.

Current Board Members:

Sharl Heller, President
Evelyn Strawn, Vice President
Bob Bentley, Trails
Glenn d'Entremont, Birding
Thom Gifford, Equestrian
Irina Kadis, Native Plants
Bill Vickstrom, Hiking
Peter McLaughlin, Trails
Jim Nelson, Camp Program
Mellissa Guimont, Native Bird Support
Laura Troll, Hiking
Carolyn Gould, Communication
Richard Wall Jr., Sportsmen

Friends of Myles Standish State Forest, Inc. Bylaws