Parks and Recreation Events and Activities Page
Parks and Recreation Events and Activities Page
Parks and Recreations Events and Activities
UPCOMING EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES HELD IN ST. CLAIR COUNTY PARKS
Be sure to check out the links on the left for the many other activites and events held at St. Clair County Parks.
Garlic Mustard Pull with the Lake St. Clair CISMA
Fort Gratiot County Park - May 21, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Dame's Rocket Pull with the Lake St. Clair CISMA
Woodsong County Park - June 4 - 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Streambank Invasive Species Workshop with the Lake St. Clair CISMA and St. Clair County Trailblazers
Columbus County Park - June 11 - 9-11 a.m.
Sturgeon Fest 2026
Saturday, June 6 • 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The Giant of the Great Lakes is back at Friends of the St. Clair River's 15th annual Sturgeon Fest! We have two adventures to choose from - explore by ship AND hang out on shore!
At the Shore Experience, come face‑to‑fin with the Great Lakes’ biggest underwater celebrity at our live sturgeon touch tank. Enjoy hands‑on activities, tasty treats from local food trucks, lively music, and plenty more festival fun!
The Shore Experience is Saturday, June 6 from10am – 3pm at Fort Gratiot Lighthouse, 2802 Omar Street, Port Huron. Parking, admission, and activities are FREE!
At the Ship Experience, cruise under the Blue Water Bridges on the St. Clair River and Lake Huron with a live sturgeon aquarium experience and sturgeon activities from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s research vessel. This narrated cruise offers interaction with wildlife biologists conducting research that is helping to reintroduce sturgeon around the Great Lakes.
The Ship Experience is Saturday, June 6 with the Huron Lady, 102 Huron Ave, Port Huron. Sturgeon Cruise tickets are available for 11am and 1pm.
All event and ticket proceeds help support the Friends of the St. Clair River’s year‑round conservation and education programs—so you can have fun and do good at the same time.
Dive in for an adventure at www.SturgeonFestival.com.
Sturgeon Fest Facebook Event Page
Wildflower Wednesdays
Goodells County Park
1 - 3 pm
8254 County Park Dr., Goodells 48027
Meet at the main office at 1pm
Meet at the office - 8254 County Park Dr., Goodells 48027. Most of these workdays will be outdoors focused on scouting for spring wildflowers, native plant garden cleanup, and propagating/potting plants for the Master Gardener plant sale in June. When the weather is inclement, we will work on indoor tasks such as seed bank organization and native plant research and data entry. Registration is highly recommended, especially for your first workday with us. Master Gardener Volunteers can receive two hours of continuing service for each of the workdays, report under the St. Clair County Parks activity. Contact Kirsten Lyons, or 810-989-6317 for more information or to register.
Wildflower Wednesday Workdays at Goodells County Park, Wednesdays 1-3 pm, 8254 County Park Dr., Goodells 48027, meet at the main office at 1pm.
Spring Workdays are scheduled for April: 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29 • May: 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27 • June: TBD.
We will work indoors on days when weather is extreme or uncomfortable.
Wildflower Wednesdays Facebook Event Page
Wild Fridays
Columbus County Park
10 am - 12 pm
1670 Bauman Rd., Columbus 48063
Meet at the Lodge at 10am
Meet at the Lodge – 1670 Bauman Rd., Columbus 48063. Most of these workdays will be outdoors focused on scouting for spring wildflowers and invasive species management in forested and grassland areas. When the weather is inclement, we will work on indoor tasks such as wildlife collections, research, and data entry. Registration is highly recommended, especially for your first workday with us. Master Gardener Volunteers can receive two hours of continuing service for each of the workdays, report under the St. Clair County Parks activity. Contact Kirsten Lyons, Kirsten Lyons or 810-989-6317 for more information or to register.
Wild Friday Workdays at Columbus County Park, Fridays 10 am-12 pm, 1670 Bauman Rd., Columbus 48063, meet at the Lodge at 10 am.
Spring Workdays are scheduled for April: 4/3, 4/10, 4/17 • May: 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29 • June: 6/5, 6/12, 6/19, 6/26
We will work indoors on days when weather is extreme or uncomfortable.
Wild Fridays Facebook Event Page
Winter is on its way out and spring and summer activities are just around the corner at St. Clair County Parks! Click on the link below to see the handy chart of fun warm-weather activities that can be enjoyed in our parks.
*Please note the Splashpad at Goodells County Park recently underwent a much-needed complete overhaul of its internal components and unfortunately, due to shipping delays and backordered parts, the Splashpad will not be open in time for Memorial Day Weekend. We sincerely apologize for this inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding as we complete these important upgrades. Please check back for updates on the reopening date.
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