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.

Buckthorn & Invasives Removal

Date:

10/23/2026 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Protect Today. Preserve Tomorrow.

This fall Oakland County Parks and CISMA are offering several ways to get involved with stewardship across Oakland County. Get involved in native prairie plant seed collection and learn to identify and collect species that contribute to ongoing prairie restoration efforts during Buckthorn & Invasives Removal at Oak Park Woods from 10 a.m.-noon Friday, Oct. 23.