Oakland County Moms Calendar of Metro Detroit Spring Events
Red Oaks Nature Center Earth Day 2021 – Restore the Earth – at Red Oaks Nature Center 248-585-0100. To celebrate Earth day, learn about restoration efforts and some simple strategies for green living. Take home a craft to help keep you thinking of going green. $5/person. Pre-registration with payment required. Call 248-858-0916 weekdays. No weekend registration. All programs will take place outdoors – under a tent, or on a trail. Dress for the weather. Masks are encouraged for Appointment-based Hikes and required for programs conducted under the tent. Hosted by Oakland County Parks and Recreation.
Milford Earth Day Clean-up at Kensington Metropark metroparks.com. Volunteers will be broken into small groups and assigned to different areas of the parks, including the Kent Lake shoreline. Scouts can earn an Earth Day Fun Patch. Volunteers receive free entry into the park on the day of the program. Water and snacks will be provided. Clean-up tools and supplies will be provided, but you are encouraged to bring your own. Social distancing and face coverings are required. This is a FREE event. All ages. Under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required at least one day in advance at 810-227-8910.
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Ferndale Earth Day Earth Day Celebration – DIY Seed Bombs, recycling event for athletic shoes & children’s clothing,food truck 2p-4p, and DIY rainbarrel workshop. For more info, email together@walkinglightly.net.
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Rochester Hills Earth Day Celebration – Local musician Guy Lewis will perform upbeat songs about the earth. Earth Day treats and games will be available. Those interested also can help plant garden beds outside the church to raise fresh produce for the Rochester Area Neighborhood House food pantry. This is a FREE event. For more information, call 248-651-6550.
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.
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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