The history of Lyon Oaks offers several surprises!

Celebrate the 60th anniversary of Oakland County Parks by joining Parks Historian Carol Bacak-Egbo for the new Trailside Chats Series to hear stories about the parks. Each session will be held in-person at a different location. 

The first topic in the series will be "A Dead Cow, an Apple Orchard and a Town that Disappeared: Lyon Oaks and Beyond." It will be held from 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 28 at Lyon Oaks Event Center, 52251 Pontiac Trail in Wixom. Learn about the intriguing history of Lyon Oaks County Park and the surrounding area.

Upcoming Trailside Chat presentations will be held from 7-8 p.m. Topics and locations include:

• Tuesday, May 19 at Pleasant Ridge Community Center, - "A Polar Bear, a Hypnotist and a Ghost River: A Slightly Unconventional Look at the History of Woodward Avenue"
• Tuesday, June 2 at Independence Oaks Twin Chimneys Picnic Shelter - "A River Runs Through it: A look at the Clinton River Over Time"
• Thursday, July 16 at Addison Oaks Buhl Estate - "Growing Great Parks: Celebrating 60 years of Oakland County Parks"
• Tuesday, Aug. 4 at Springfield Oaks Ellis Barn - "Digging into the Past: Archaeology and Oakland County Parks"

While there is no charge to attend, preregistration is requested. Register online or by scanning the QR code on the Trailside Chats Flyer.

For more information, email OCPRecreation@oakgov.com or call 248-221-8040.

Register Today!