Let's work together to remove invasive species
Seeking to reduce the risks that invasive species pose to the environment, Oakland County Parks and Oakland County Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (CISMA) partners are hosting garlic mustard pulls this spring. These events seek to reduce this common invasive species, which can prevent native plants from thriving.
Consider volunteering at these partner garlic mustard pulls:
- May 2, 5:30-7 p.m. at Harding Green Space (parking at Rivercrest Professional Center, 940 W. Avon Road).
- May 4, 8:30-11:30 a.m. at Coldwater Springs Nature Area in Northville
- May 4, 9 a.m.-noon at Lakeshore Park, 601 S. Lake Drive in Novi.
- Information: Novi Parks at 248-347-0400 or noviparks@cityofnovi.org
- Register: No registration needed; check facebook.com/NoviParks for updates
- May 4, 9 a.m.-noon at Beverly Park in Beverly Hills.
- May 6, 3-4:15 p.m. at West Bloomfield Woods Nature Preserve, 4655 Arrowhead Road, West Bloomfield Township
- May 7, 3:15-4:30 p.m. at West Bloomfield Parks Recreation Activities Center, 4640 Walnut Lake Road in West Bloomfield Township.
- May 8, 6-7 p.m. at Mapleridge Shelter in Marshbank Park, 2805 Hiller Road in West Bloomfield.
- May 14, 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. at Bloomer Park, 7581 Richardson Road in West Bloomfield Township.
- May 18, 9 a.m.-noon at Berberian Woods in Southfield.
- May 18, 10 a.m.-noon at Linden Park in Birmingham.
- Information: Connie J. Folk, cfolk@bhamgov.org or 248-530-1642
- Details: Connie J. Folk, cfolk@bhamgov.org or 248-530-1642
Those planning to attend these events will want to dress for the weather, wear clothes they don’t mind getting dirty and bring gloves if they have them.
Oakland County Parks
The Oakland County Parks are your recreation destination. OCP operates 15 parks that provide healthy outdoor adventures, soothing natural surroundings and unlimited options for good times with family and friends.
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