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NATIVE PLANT TRAIL AND VILLAGE WORKDAY APRIL 19

Come help us keep the trail weeded, trimmed and easily passable during the Native Plant Trail and Village Workday on Saturday, April 19 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Bring gloves and small hand tools if you have them. Volunteers are encouraged to wear long pants, closed-toe shoes and bring a lunch if you’d like. Those under 18 years must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Severe weather cancels - check Nature Center’s Facebook for updates. Please RSVP under "Events" on the Nature Center's Facebook page or email oakgrovenaturecenter@gmail.com. FLYER

CELEBRATE EARTH DAY/ARBOR DAY WITH MICKE GROVE ZOO!

Earth Day and Arbor Day are in the same week, so come help Micke Grove Zoo celebrate our love for the environment with some crafts! 🌎🌳

Events will take place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. each day from Wednesday, April 23 through Saturday, April 26 in our zoo's amphitheater. We'll have signs posted to help guests find their way so that no one misses out on the fun! Zoo admission and parking fees apply. For more information, contact 331-2138. FLYER

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JAPANESE GARDEN CLOSED APRIL 14 - MAY 2

Micke Grove Regional Park's Japanese Garden will be closed April 14 through May 2 for pond maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience. 

WHAT TO EXPECT AT EASTER AT OUR PARKS

Easter is April 20, and if you're planning on spending it at either Micke Grove or Shumway Oak Grove regional parks, here's some tips to help make your visit enjoyable!

Both parks will open at 7 AM Easter Sunday: $10 parking for standard vehicles, $12 for those vehicles over 22 ft. in length. Cash is preferred at Micke Grove while Shumway Oak Grove is cash only.

All picnic shelters will be first-come, first-served; guests are encouraged to be courteous and share larger areas. As such, all first-come, first-serve rules apply including no amplified sound (to include DJs, bands or P.A. systems), no bounce houses, no trailer BBQ's (standard size grills are permitted), no caterers, no water apparatuses, no confetti, glitter, water beads or smoke bombs; no generators and no enclosed tents or large canopies (10 x 10 is permitted). Additional tables and chairs are only allowed on Easter Sunday.

Please note: there will be no in-out privileges, those leaving the park will be charged if they return. Groups are encouraged to arrive together. If park reaches capacity, entrance gates will close and may not reopen for the remainder of the day, please plan accordingly.

MOORING, FISHING DOCK CLOSED AT WESTGATE LANDING

Due to safety concerns, boat mooring is closed at Westgate Landing Regional Park. The park's fishing dock remains closed for repairs, although bank fishing remains available. Both areas are closed until further notice. 

PICK UP AN ANNUAL PASS 

Don't worry about paying parking fees, get our Annual Pass to County Parks! Just $100 gets free parking to enjoy most day-use activities at six regional parks, including Micke Grove and Shumway Oak Grove. Include a tow for a boat or watercraft for just $50 more, Passes are good for one year from date of issuance and can be purchased at the Park Office located at Micke Grove weekdays 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Questions? Give us a call at (209) 953-8800, option 1.