Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission

06/22/2026

A few spots remain for this new Mi Folk School class!

Beginning Tatting is a new class at the Michigan Folk School! We're excited to offer this craft to our students. Come learn to create your own sturdy lace!

Register online at https://bookeo.com/mifolkschool?devent=41576TPNTJ419D020CC407_2026-07-25_DLGrC1nhCaSD

06/16/2026

Celebrate Pollinator Week with the bees!

Hike with Parks Naturalist Shawn to learn about the beauty and importance of wild pollinators. We will explore the prairie from the bees’-eye view and document what we find. This is the kick-off hike for the summer Community Pollinator Survey.

Join us for the Bumblebee Survey at Draper Houston Meadows Preserve in Milan from 1pm-3pm on Wednesday, June 24 and at County Farm Park in Ann Arbor from 10am-12pm on Saturday, June 27

Register online using the Nature Hikes and Programs link in our Linktree!

📸- Photo Ambassador Elena

06/14/2026

Michigan’s Log Cabin Day is two weeks away!

Sunday, June 28, celebrate local history at Parker Mill County Park! Visit our 1880’s log cabin at Parker Mill (4650 Geddes Rd. Ann Arbor from 1pm to 4pm, and imagine life in the pioneer days. Enjoy beautiful Fleming Creek while the children do chores - gathering water, washing clothes, and shelling corn to take to the mill. Children are invited to dress up in pioneer clothing for this day! No registration required.

📸- 2024 Log Cabin Day by Photo Ambassador Chris

06/12/2026

Want to learn more about how the Border to Border Trail came about? Check out this story from Michigan Public's Stateside! Parks staff Roy and Peter chat with April on all things B2B, including the community's role and the connectivity that the trail provides.

How parents are dealing with the closure of four schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District. Plus, understanding the civil engineering and community collaboration behind The Border to Border Trail.

06/08/2026

Mark your calendar... Women's Nature Camp 2026 is scheduled for September 18-20!

It's your chance to experience the joys of sleep away camp as an adult! Our annual Women's Nature Camp is a three-day, two-night event, where participants can enjoy songs and stories around the campfire, nature exploration, and nights under the stars. Registration opens July 6! Bookmark the link in the comments below for easy registration on opening day.

06/05/2026

Recently spotted at Rolling Hills

You know Rolling Hills County Park for the water park... but did you know it's also a birder's paradise?

📸 Credit: Photo Ambassador Julie

06/04/2026

Get your glow on at the Golden Hour Nature Hikes!

Thursday, June 11, enjoy a peaceful and meditative walk in the meadows of County Farm Park as the sun dips below the horizon. The golden glow at the end of the day has proven benefits to health and well-being, including reduced stress and better sleep. Photographers: this is your chance to snap pics under excellent natural light!

All are welcome on this naturalist guided hike, no registration required. The hike starts at 7:30pm from the Platt Rd entrance (2230 Platt Rd, Ann Arbor).

Can’t make next Thursday’s hike? Join us on July 9 at Park Lyndon South or August 6 at West Lake Preserve!

Golden hour 📸 by Photo Ambassador Hallie at Independence Lake

06/04/2026

This month, explore local history with the family!

We’ve got an exciting lineup of old-timey play, story hours, and tours of historic locations in Washtenaw County. All programs are free and open to all.

First up, programs at Sharon Mills County Park at 5701 Sharon Hollow Rd, Manchester:
Guided History Walk: Saturday, June 6 10am-1pm
Pioneer Day: Tuesday, June 16 4pm-7pm
Story Hour and Play Time: Wednesday, June 17 10am-1pm

Also this month, programs at historic Parker Mill County Park at 4650 Geddes Rd, Ann Arbor

Story Hour and Play Time: Thursdays, June 11 and 25 10am-1pm
Log Cabin Open House: Friday, June 12 4pm-7pm
Michigan Log Cabin Day: Sunday, June 28 1pm-4pm

06/03/2026

Yoga in the Park begins next week at Independence Lake!

In this slow flow yoga class, emphasis is placed on core strength, flexibility, balance, concentration, and breath control. Register online using the Yoga at Independence Lake link in our bio or email us at [email protected]

Wednesdays, 6:15pm-7:15pm June 10 through September 23. Independence Lake County Park 3200 Jennings Rd, Whitmore Lake