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.
Blue Water SandFest
Fort Gratiot Light Station
2802 Omar Street • Port Huron, MI 48060
August 1-3
Find More Info on the Blue Water SandFest Here
CONSERVATION STEWARDS PROGRAM REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
Calling all nature lovers! Registration is NOW OPEN for the Michigan Conservation Stewards program in St. Clair County and areas around the state. Learn science-based ecosystem management techniques, meet local experts in the field, and apply your knowledge to real conservation issues in your community.
St. Clair County Parks hosts the Conservation Stewards program in alternate years, and spaces are limited. The deadline to register is August 17 and classes begin the week of September 8. Learn more and register at https://www.canr.msu.edu/conservation_stewards_program/
Direct registration link: https://events.anr.msu.edu/micsp2025/
St. Clair County Farm Museum's Fall Harvest Days
August 22-24
Goodells County Park
TREK the TRESTLE 2025!
Join us for St. Clair County Parks annual Labor Day community walk, Trek the Trestle!
Meet at the Avoca Rd. Trailhead in downtown Avoca (M-136) on
Monday, September 1st, Labor Day
Walk begins at 9 am
The 5 mile walk will take you along the Wadhams to Avoca Trail, across the 640 ft. Mill Creek Trestle to the Imlay City Rd. trailhead and back.
Afterwards enjoy Michigan made products from local union volunteers with proceeds to benefit the United Way of St. Clair County.
Follow our Facebook page for more information
Get your hands in the mud and boots in the water with us
Wednesday, August 20 at 6pm
The Wetlands @ Blue Water River Walk County Park!
This urban park is full of life and we’re digging in to find the insects, snails, and clams that tell us about the health of these wetlands.
Meet us at the pavilion at at the south end of the Blue Water River Walk. Parking is at the Bean Dock, 2200 Military Street, Port Huron.
Both events are free. Register here: https://www.porthuronrec.com/nature-programs/wetland-wanderings
Questions? Email Melissa, Education Manager, at melissa@scriver.org.
Offered in partnership with St. Clair County Parks and Recreation Commission and City of Port Huron Parks & Recreation Department.
Tuesday Treks
2210 Military Street (SOUTH entrance of park), Port Huron
Duration: 2 hr
Public
Their longest running eco-stewardship projects takes place every Tuesday at 10am from May to October!
Hosted by Friends of the St. Clair River and partned with St. Clair County Parks and the Community Foundation of St. Clair County, join us at the Blue Water River Walk in downtown Port Huron and work every Tuesday to remove invasive plants, care for native plants, and monitor pollinators, birds and other wildlife.
No prior experience or skills required. Email our Restoration Coordinator at brooke@scriver.org for more info.
Spring Eco Gardens
Summer schedule: Wednesdays from 10am-12pm
Eco Gardens continue at Goodells County Park! Join our own Jeanne Mackay on Wednesdays for volunteer workdays improving and maintaining the 12 beautiful native plant gardens in the park.
Wear layers and footwear that can get wet and dirty. Bring your own weeding and trimming tools and gloves and we will have extras.
Meet at the main office, 8254 County Park Dr., Goodells 48027. Master Gardeners will earn two volunteer hours for each Eco Garden workday they attend. Record under the St. Clair County Parks project.
Spring Eco Gardens Facebook Event Page
Wild Fridays
Columbus County Park
Fridays 10am-12pm
Summer is getting wild and crazy at this forested park and we always find some shade to work in. Trailside invasive species management and community science (aka ogling blooms and butterflies) are the main tasks in warmer weather.
Wear layers and footwear that can get wet and dirty. Bring your own weeding and trimming tools and gloves and we will have extras.
Meet at the Lodge, 1670 Bauman Rd., Columbus 48063, every Friday at 10 am. Master Gardeners will earn two volunteer hours for each Wild Friday workday they attend. Record under the St. Clair County Parks project.
Wild Fridays Facebook Event Page
The Splashpad at Goodells County Park
Splashpad hours: 10 am - 8 am
Park hours: 8 am - 10 pm
Goodells County Park is located at the center of St. Clair County, close to I-69 and Lapeer Road (Old M-21). Accessible to all, designed for all and good for all. Come and enjoy!
Follow our Facebook page for updates in case of closures