Community Engagement and Volunteering

natural resources

Oakland County Parks is focused on environmental leadership, action and practice in the community. Staff is available as a resource for local governments and the public to advise in their areas of expertise and assist homeowners, municipal employees, non-profit organizations and educational institutions in implementation of best practices.

Our community engagement efforts include:

View the calendar below for ways you can get involved.

Capturing Colors

Date:

09/19/2026 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Get creative with the colors in nature

Count how many colors you can spot while exploring the wild world of patterns and pigments on a guided hike during Capturing Colors from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Sept. 19 at Wint Nature Center. After the hike, channel your discoveries into a creative watercolor craft inspired by the beauty you observed. Preregistration with payment required by calling 248-858-0916 weekdays or 248-625-6473 during nature center hours or register online.