 Help us make finding a park in the City of Ann Arbor easier!
Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation staff are seeking residents/students/visitors to share their experiences using the new tool designed to help find City of Ann Arbor parks. Participants are being invited to attend a 30-minute interview (in-person at Fuller Park or virtually) to test the website (http://www.a2gov.org/parkfinder).
Interviews are being conducted by University of Michigan School of Information Civic User Testing Group (CUT) students on Thursday, Feb. 2, 4-8 pm. If you're interested please complete this form (https://forms.gle/kpuGfggCBrXGenWi6).
 Start your weekend every Saturday at the winter Ann Arbor Farmers Market
The current hours for the market are Saturdays, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., at 315 Detroit Street. You’ll find seasonal produce, pastured meat and poultry, eggs, bread, baked goods, cheese, mead, coffee, cheese, prepared food, artisan items and more! We accept cash and tokens for credit cards and SNAP/EBT/P-EBT are available at our market office window. Service animals are welcome. Accessible restrooms are available. More information can be found on the website
Food truck Tacos El Mariachi Loco will be onsite tomorrow, Jan. 28 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Registration opens Monday, April 5 for summer classes, events
Save the date, Monday, April 5, 8 a.m., to register for spring/summer classes and programs hosted in the Ann Arbor parks. This includes summer day camps, golf and swim lessons; canoe livery classes; special event programming; volunteer outreach opportunities with GIVE 365 and Natural Area Preservation and classes at the Ann Arbor Senior Center.
Log in to your account (https://secure.rec1.com/MI/city-of-ann-arbor/catalog) before April 5 to double check account members, birth dates and all contact information. Contact Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation Customer Service for assistance updating your account, 734.794.6230.
Community Television Network gives you a "peek" at an Ann Arbor park
Continuing the video series created by Ann Arbor's Community Television Network, this week we introduce Wurster Park. Click here for a park peek!
Enjoy Project Grow's online classes
Herbs for the Michigan Garden
Introducing herbs benefits both you and your garden! In this class, we'll learn how to grow and use 20 culinary and medicinal herbs suited for the southeast Michigan garden. We'll cover preservation techniques, basic medicine making and crafting such as herbal oils, poultices, infused honeys and vinegars plus more! We will also learn to identify and use common edible "weeds" and even a few plants to avoid. Class includes 16 lessons to learn at your own pace. Questions? Contact info@projectgrowgardens.org. Click here for access. Free of charge.
Top Ten Tips for Winter Sowing Success
Learn how to use inexpensive recycled containers to grow perennials and certain annuals using Winter Sowing. The cold, quiet days of midwinter are an excellent time to try this mini-greenhouse method that capitalizes on freeze thaw cycles and the natural germination schedules built into each and every seed that thrives via this method. Winter sowing can be a successful way to start new perennial beds and a variety of garden annuals, herbs and grasses. Questions? Contact info@projectgrowgardens.org. Click here for access. Free of charge.
 Sign up to be matched with someone who will help shovel your snow!
Snow-covered sidewalks can be hazardous for everyone. The goal is to make sidewalks accessible for all ages and abilities. The City of Ann Arbors Snow Match Program pairs residents with nearby neighbors who volunteer to assist them with snow removal on their sidewalks. Recipients of the volunteer services can be residents 55+ years of age or self-identify as having a disability; and who do not have resources (financial or family/friends nearby) to assist with snow removal.
Along with fostering stronger community relationships, and relieving some of the stress that comes from a snowfall or freeze, the Snow Match program aims to make our sidewalks safer for those who are outside during the winter including postal carriers, children/students, citizens using public transportation and our neighbors!
• The goal is to match volunteers with homes within a 10-minute walk from their location.
If you are a homeowner, click here.
If you are a tenant, click here.
For questions or to sign up to be an A2 Snow Match volunteer shoeveler, click here. You can also email A2SnowMatch@a2gov.org.
 Let us know where we should add a new pavilion at Leslie Park
The Community Action Network (CAN) has donated a pavilion for use at Leslie Park. Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation staff studied three locations for potential placement and would like your feedback! The project is expected to take place in 2023 and will involve installing the 24’x28’ pavilion, adding two ADA parking spaces and placing a walkway leading to the shelter. Click here to vote!
A2 Park Walk hosted by GIVE 365
Join GIVE 365 for a 1.4 mile walk through Fuller Park, Island Park and Cedar Bend Nature Area,, Saturday, Feb. 4, noon-1 p.m. A2ParkWalks are a great opportunity to visit a new park or an old favorite and get some steps in while the weather’s cold! Our staff will be stationed in front of the GIVE 365 office near the Fuller Pool entrance at Fuller Park to provide information about the park trails. We’ll also have our Visit Every Park Challenge shirts and packets available if you’re looking for a new adventure for a new year! Stop by to say hello, tell us how your new year’s going, and talk all things parks. View event details and sign-up through our event posting.
We need volunteers: Buhr Park Outdoor Ice Arena, Monday, Feb. 20, 11:45 a.m.-2 p.m.
Ann Arbor Parks, together with GIVE 365, is back this year with its annual Buhr Blitz skate event located at Buhr Outdoor Ice Arena within Buhr Park. GIVE 365 is looking for volunteers to help out with this event. View volunteer opportunities and sign-up for this event through our Buhr Blitz Sign-up Genius.
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