Camping starts May 21 at Oakland County Parks

Addison Oaks and Groveland Oaks county parks open for camping on May 21. The campgrounds are open seven days through fall. “Camping is a great opportunity for families to share time together and to enjoy the great outdoors,” Parks Supervisor Boyd Brokenshaw said. “Memorial weekend at the campgrounds is an exciting time to camp. Campers …

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 …

Celebrate Earth Day at Michigan’s Largest Celebration

April 23-25 FREE Admission! 3rd and Water Streets Rochester, MI Friday: 4-7pm Saturday: 11am-7pm Sunday: 11am-5pm We attended the Earth Day celebration last year in Rochester and had a great time!  There were baby farm animals that the children could pet, pony rides, food, arts and crafts, a Farmers’ Market, entertainment and so much more!  …

Panera Bread & United Way team up for free family fun day

On Saturday, April 10, Panera Bread of Southeast Michigan and United Way for Southeastern Michigan will host a free family fun day from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. The event is open to all ages. United Way will share information with parents about the free resources available through its Early Learning Communities – a program …