Learn how Woodward Avenue is jam-packed with history

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. 

This month's topic will be "A Polar Bear, a Hypnotist and a Ghost River: A Slightly Unconventional Look at the History of Woodward Avenue." It will be held from 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 19 at Pleasant Ridge Community Center. Discover how even a short section of Woodward Avenue can lead a historian to discover amazing stories about fascinating people..

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

• 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.

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