The Friends of Berrien County Trails is a Michigan registered 501(c)(3) non-profit focused on trail development. The organization was formerly The Friends of Harbor Country Trails, but in December of 2019 we changed our name and expanded our reach county-wide to become The Friends of Berrien County Trails.
Have a question? Contact us here. Learn more about Friends of Berrien County Trails by reading our FAQ.
Learn how you can become more involved on our Support the Trails Page.
The mission of Friends of Berrien County Trails is to:
- Support the construction and maintenance of trails (pedestrian, bicycle and waterway) within Berrien County and connecting to adjacent counties
- Encourage trail use
Our Goals:
- Educate (increase awareness and understanding of trails, how they benefit our communities and what is needed to develop/expand the trails network)
- Advocate (promote the value of trails with municipalities, schools, user groups and community groups)
- Identify & Develop Trails - (assist in creating specific routes and solicit support from relevant municipalities, assist with obtaining right-of-way and initiating construction)
- Secure Funding - (establish multiple funding streams to provide impactful financing for trails development and maintenance)
Our Core Values:
- Improve Safety
- Connect Communities
- Improve Health & Wellness
- Support Economic Development
- Build World Class Trails
Our Board
The Friends of Berrien County Trails is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors.
Memberships
