Feeding Ourselves to Help Feeding America

Detroit Mommies hosted our second neighborhood rally to help Child Hunger Ends Here. Our first rally was a popcorn stand at the Recycle 411 event at the Village of Rochester Hills.  I know the Marketing director at the Village of Rochester Hills and asked if I could jump on in and sell popcorn the 411 …

Oakland County Parks host Greenhouse Open House

Oakland County Parks hosts a Greenhouse Open House on May 5 at the newly acquired greenhouses at Waterford Oaks County Park to showcase community volunteerism efforts, partnership opportunities, ecological and educational initiatives. “Volunteers and staff have been spending quality time in the greenhouses growing annuals and perennials, and we want to showcase what they accomplished,” Recreation Program Supervisor Rachel Boyd said. “We’ll …

Volunteers needed to help pull invasive plant

Visit a park and you are usually told to look and not touch the plants, but on May 8, Oakland County Parks is asking volunteers to help pull the invasive garlic mustard plant at the Highland Oaks County Park. The garlic mustard is an invasive plant that has a negative impact on forest biodiversity. It …

Ladies Night Out Set For April 29 in Downtown Milford

Hundreds of women are expected to visit downtown Milford for deals and discounts during the village’s annual tradition, Ladies Night Out, set for 5 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, April 29. “Ladies Night Out is a great way for women to get together for a night of catching up, dining and shopping,” said Wendi Skolnik, …

Recycle Royal Oak This Sunday

Learn about living a greener life this Sunday, April 25 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Royal Oak.  The event will be located on Third St between Main and Williams. There will be fun for the entire family!  Make and takes from Arts & Scraps, the Detroit Zoo and an opportunity for children to …