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.

Forest Therapy On the Go

Date:

10/13/2026 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Enter into a deeper connection with the natural world

Nurture your well-being as you experience the physical and mental health benefits of forest bathing. During this series, participants will enjoy the benefits of forest therapy, a slow restorative walk in a natural setting that follows a standard sequence of elements.

The series includes six sessions:

Oct. 13, 1-3 p.m. – Autumn Colors Forest Therapy Walk at Clinton River Oaks Park
Dec. 20, 1-3 p.m. – Winter Solstice Forest Therapy Walk at Pontiac Oaks
Feb. 16, 4-6 p.m. – Hearing the Heart Forest Therapy Walk at Orion Oaks County Park Nature Area
April 18, 10 a.m.-noon – Water is Life Forest Therapy Walk at Independence Oaks County Park – North Nature Area
June 21, 7-9 p.m. – Summer Solstice Forest Therapy Walk at Turtle Woods County Park
Aug. 27, 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Summer Sun Forest Therapy Walk at Lyon Oaks County Park