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B2B Closed from Hewitt to Cornell
The EMU portion of the B2B trail (from Hewitt to Cornell) will be closed for reconstruction from the late afternoon of Wednesday, July 9, until the end of July. The contractor will be placing barriers and tape onsite to prevent entry to the work area.
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Water! Power! Action!
The only remaining operational
hydroelectric generator at any of Ford Motor Company’s former Village
Industries plants, is now generating electricity at Sharon Mills! This mill
was one of a handful of Henry Ford’s small manufacturing plants located
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July 3, 2008 11:41 pm
Remodeling at the Recreation Center
We’re excited to announce some dramatic changes
planned this summer for the Meri Lou Murray Recreation Center. After 17
years with an average daily attendance of 1,000 visitors, a new and exciting
look will greet visitors as they enter the recreation
[more]
July 3, 2008 11:36 pm
Summertime in the Parks
Summertime, summertime, sum, sum, summertime…is
there any better time to visit a Washtenaw County park or preserve?
Established 35 years ago, the Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation
Commission is now the steward of 27 parks and nature preserves,
[more]
July 3, 2008 11:25 pm
Ypsilanti Symphony Orchestra at Riverside Park
The Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission and Target
Corporation present Ypsi Pops: A Tribute to the Americas, a
free concert by the Ypsilanti Symphony Orchestra on Saturday, May 24th at
2:00 pm. The concert will be held at Ypsilanti’s
[more]
May 6, 2008 11:55 pm
18th Annual Ann Arbor Garden Walk - June 14, 10AM - 4PM
Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission Cordially Invites You
To Join in Ann Arbor’s 18th Annual Garden Walk!
Saturday ~ June 14th 2008 ~ 10 am - 4 pm
This Year’s Artistic Garden Expressions Walk Allows you
[more]
May 6, 2008 12:00 am
Kids + No School = Day Camp at the Rec’ Center!
Did you know that
Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation offers day camp opportunities for
children throughout the year? The Meri Lou Murray Recreation Center hosts a
day camp over winter break, another week for spring break and a six week day
[more]
March 26, 2008 10:03 pm
2008 Spring Break Day Camp
The Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission is sponsoring a
Spring Day Camp at the Meri Lou Murray Recreation Center for children in 1st
through 5th grades. The
registration form is available on line.
There will be group
[more]
March 17, 2008 1:34 pm
Egg Dive and Pool Fun on Family Fun Night March 21, 2008
The Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission is announcing a very
special Family Fun Night plan at the Meri Lou Murray Recreation Center
Friday, March 21, 2008 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.
100's of plastic eggs will be dropped into the
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March 9, 2008 10:03 pm
3 on 3 Starz Basketball Tournament at the MLM Rec Center
The Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission is excited to be
hosting a 3 on 3 Starz Basektball Tournament on Sunday April 6, 2008 at the
Meri Lou Murray Recreation Center. Space is limited and
Pre-registration is required - the
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March 9, 2008 9:51 pm
Meet Our Staff
Meri Lou Murray Recreation
Center
When the recreation center first opened in
1991, the estimated number of annual pass holders was in the low hundreds.
Today, we have over 5,000 annual pass holders and more than 370,000 daily
and annual
[more]
February 15, 2008 12:07 am
Stewardship In Our Natural Areas
Increasing the Land's Capacity for Self
Renewal
When you visit our nature preserves, you will
immediately notice that we have been busy clearing trails and erecting signs
so visitors can enjoy the forests, rivers and grasslands that lie
[more]
February 15, 2008 12:06 am
The Owls Among Us
Three Resident Owl Species in
Washtenaw County
It may be the middle of the night or just at dusk or dawn. Have you ever
heard a quavering sound that is somewhat like a small horse whinnying?
Or a call
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February 15, 2008 12:06 am
Garden Corner
Thank You To All For Another
Fantastic Garden Season!
Once again, the many landscape gardens of
Washtenaw County Parks are beautiful thanks to our dedicated and
enthusiastic Master Gardener volunteers and Park staff.
Master Gardeners
[more]
February 15, 2008 12:06 am
NAPP News
Natural Areas Preservation Program -
Administered by WCPARC since 2001
Total Land Protected: 1,030 acres
Miller Preserves, and we’ll visit again
in winter and spring to reassess the potential routes. Ideally, trail
planning
[more]
February 15, 2008 12:05 am
Wintertime is Outdoor "Funtime"
Stay Healthy and Happy with Winter
Activities
What does winter have in store for us this year?
Summer and fall temperatures were above normal and everyone is talking about
global climate change. Is a wimpy winter headed our way? The truth
[more]
February 15, 2008 12:05 am
From the Director
Long range planning is critically important
to the success of every park and recreation provider. Planning and budgeting
for the Washtenaw County parks system occurs at many levels. Our planning
division tends to focus far into the future, working
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February 15, 2008 12:05 am
Discovering the Past
Two New Interpretive Signs at
the Burns-Stokes Preserve
Travel down Zeeb Road in Scio Township and you
will happen upon the bucolic Burns-Stokes Preserve just south of Huron River
Drive. At first glance there is little evidence to reveal
[more]
February 15, 2008 12:04 am
Meet Our Staff
Despite the retirement of a few
key staffers in 2007, WCPARC continues a commitment to superior park
maintenance that visitors have come to expect. Ed Holley, our new
Park Maintenance Superintendent, intends to make sure the standard
remains
[more]
February 15, 2008 12:04 am
Eagle Scouts Endeavors
Two Great Projects Built in
2007
In a given year, it is not unusual for Washtenaw
County Parks and Recreation to receive several inquiries from Boy Scouts who
wish to earn the rank of Eagle Scout. The Eagle Scout project, an exercise
[more]
February 15, 2008 12:03 am
Who Let The Dogs Out? Woof, Woof!
Swift Run Dog
Park Makes Its Debut
Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission
welcomes all area dogs (and their owners, of course) to visit the new Swift
Run Dog Park. Officially opened in December 2007, this long awaited
off-leash
[more]
February 15, 2008 12:01 am
