Oakland County Moms Calendar of Metro Detroit Summer Events
Loving Earth, Loving All – Earth Day Celebration – The event will offer free native flower seedlings, local seeds, information on invasive species, what to plant, pollinators, a tour of the ‘deer resistant’ garden, activities for youth, and more. To learn more about the event email office@
Waterford Earth Day Clean-Up – at Various Waterford Parks. Parks and Rec will supply each park with garbage bags and cleanup equipment. Call 248-674-5441 to sign up for a park. Time slots are available all day. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. Hosted by Waterford Parks and Recreation. Call 248-674-6201 for details. Sign up here. Registration includes entry into a tickets contest for 2 FREE Jack Johnston Pine Knob tickets. Hosted by Waterford Parks and Rec.
Royal Oak Earth Day Fair – A rally and fair with dozens of displays by environmental and conservation groups. Hosted by turnoaklandcountygreen.com.
Indian Springs Metropark Earth Day Camp – Day camp for kids will cover the basics of reduce, reuse, recycle. Campers will learn to be more conscious visitors in the parks and in nature. Enjoy lots of fun projects and crafts. Please bring a lunch and wear clothes that can get messy. Ages 7+. $40 per person. Pre-registration is required online or by calling 248-625-7280. A Metroparks daily or annual vehicle pass is required to enter any Metropark. You can purchase an annual pass HERE.
Troy Stage Nature Center Earth Day Celebration – 86 Plastic will give a short program to highlight that less than 5% of what we send to recycling is truly repurposed. She will be presenting ways to replace common household (plastic) items for a more sustainable swap. Learn how to reduce waste, reuse what you have, and even save money. Hosted by Stage Nature Center. For more info, visit stagenaturecenter.org or troynaturesociety.org.
Discovery at Dusk – wbparks.org Hit the trails for a sunset hike while searching for the animals most active during twilight. You might be lucky enough to spot fireflies. After the hike, bask in the glow of a campfire, roast s’mores and listen to some stories. This is a family program, all children and adults must register. $7 residents / $9 non-residents. Register HERE. Hosted by WB Parks.
West Bloomfield Earth Day Celebration
West Bloomfield Earth Day Celebration – Come explore the Outdoor Natural Play Area and celebrate our
Earth with many activities including: Craft, live animals, free tree seedlings (while supplies last), guided nature hike, vendors, and more. This is a FREE event or $5/person if you partake in the Guided Hike. Proceeds benefit the Nature Room. This program will be indoors and outdoors so please dress for weather. Pre-registration required. Pre-register here. Hosted by WB Parks.
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Bowers Farm Earth Day Celebration
Bowers Farm Earth Day Celebration – Bowers School Farm (248-341-6475, schoolfarm.org)
Farm animal visits, garden activities, recycled crafts, composting demos, kids maker space, and more. Take part in a service project by signing up. Hosted by Bowers School Farm.
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