Community Engagement and Volunteering

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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.

Winter Homeowner Woody Invasive Plant Control Workshop

Learn how to identify and control the worst woody invasive plants with live field demonstrations at this workshop hosted by Oakland County Parks, the Blue Heron Headwaters Conservancy, Michigan State University Extension and Oakland County Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (CISMA). Participants will receive a free herbicide applicator and resources on effective products, timing for each species and where to buy them. No herbicides will be provided. This workshop is free and will be held outdoors, so please dress in layers with insulated waterproof footwear. Online registration is required. For more information, contact Cathy Morris at morri735@msu.edu or 248-858-1639.
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