Community Engagement and Volunteering

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natural resources

Oakland County Parks is focused on environmental leadership, action and practice in the community. Staff is available as a resource for local governments and the public to advise in their areas of expertise and assist homeowners, municipal employees, non-profit organizations and educational institutions in implementation of best practices.

Our community engagement efforts include:

View the calendar below for ways you can get involved.

Homeschool Program: Homegrown Gardeners

Explore soil science, plant biology and gardening. Participants will create their own compost bins and use them for a soil science project. Connect to food webs, pollinators and various ecosystems. American Sign Language translation will be available. Homeschool sessions are adapted for two age groups: Ages 6-9 and ages 10-13. Cost is $10/child/session. Preregistration with payment is required by calling 248-858-0916 weekdays or register online. No on-site registration will be available. Sessions are designed as a drop-off program for youth. All students are welcome, including those from a traditional homeschool, pod or virtual learning setting. A release form must be completed with registration.

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