http://www.ewashtenaw.org/government/departments/parks_recreation/news en http://www.ewashtenaw.org/assets/logo.gif http://www.ewashtenaw.org http://www.ewashtenaw.org/government/departments/parks_recreation/news/2008/w_staff.html Feb 15, 2008 12:07 am 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 . . . http://www.ewashtenaw.org/government/departments/parks_recreation/news/2008/w_stewardship.html Feb 15, 2008 12:06 am 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 . . . http://www.ewashtenaw.org/government/departments/parks_recreation/news/2008/w_owls.html Feb 15, 2008 12:06 am 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 . . . http://www.ewashtenaw.org/government/departments/parks_recreation/news/2008/w_gardens.html Feb 15, 2008 12:06 am 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 . . . http://www.ewashtenaw.org/government/departments/parks_recreation/news/2008/w_cover.html Feb 15, 2008 12:05 am 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 . . . http://www.ewashtenaw.org/government/departments/parks_recreation/news/2008/w_director.html Feb 15, 2008 12:05 am 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 . . . http://www.ewashtenaw.org/government/departments/parks_recreation/news/2008/sp_signs.html Feb 15, 2008 12:04 am 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 . . . http://www.ewashtenaw.org/government/departments/parks_recreation/news/2008/sp_staff.html Feb 15, 2008 12:04 am 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 . . . http://www.ewashtenaw.org/government/departments/parks_recreation/news/2008/sp_scouts.html Feb 15, 2008 12:03 am 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 . . . http://www.ewashtenaw.org/government/departments/parks_recreation/news/2008/sp_dogs.html Feb 15, 2008 12:01 am 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 . . . http://www.ewashtenaw.org/government/departments/parks_recreation/news/2008/sp_golf.html Feb 15, 2008 12:01 am Pierce Lake Golf Course Reopens in Spring There is probably no better place in the county to play the first round of spring than at Pierce Lake Golf Course in Chelsea. Golfers can always count on being challenged by this beautiful and . . . http://www.ewashtenaw.org/government/departments/parks_recreation/news/2008/sp_napp.html Feb 14, 2008 11:58 pm Natural Areas Preservation Program, Total Land Protected: 1,079 acres Administered by WCPARC since 2001 Purchase of the new Fox Science Preserve was completed in December 2007, concluding a 2-year collaborative process that involved the . . . http://www.ewashtenaw.org/government/departments/parks_recreation/news/2008/sp_director.html Feb 14, 2008 11:54 pm Robert L. Tetens This year, the Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission celebrates its 35th year of providing service to the citizens of Washtenaw County. That history of service is a source of pride to me and all the members . . . http://www.ewashtenaw.org/government/departments/parks_recreation/news/2008/sp_fox.html Feb 14, 2008 11:30 pm Educational Opportunities at New Fox Science Preserve A former gravel pit in Scio Township is getting new life as a nature preserve! Home to glacial boulders and prehistoric vegetation, the 49-acre Fox Science Preserve is the newest addition to the system . . .