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Featured Activities

Arbor Day - Tree Planting

  Friday, 24 April 2026 |   09:00 AM | Fairgrounds Regional Park |  Registration Required

Celebrate Arbor Day with us by helping plant trees at Fairgrounds Regional Park! All necessary eq...

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Upcoming Activities   Calendar

Trail Corridor Pruning Profile Photo  Waitlist Trail Corridor Pruning
  Wednesday, 15 April 2026 |   10:00 AM | E/W Regional Trail - Backcountry |  Registration Required

Help us keep the trail corridor open by pruning back the forage. All tools and gloves will be provided, along with an appreciation bag! Please note that an adult must accompany all children under the age of 16.

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Earth Day - Shoreline Cleanup Profile Photo  Waitlist Earth Day - Shoreline Cleanup
  Wednesday, 22 April 2026 |   10:00 AM | Bingham Lake Park |  Registration Required

Celebrate Earth Day with us and help pick up fishing lines and trash from the shoreline. Gloves, trash bags, and an appreciation bag are included! Please note that an adult must accompany all children under the age of 16.

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Arbor Day - Tree Planting Profile Photo  Register Arbor Day - Tree Planting
  Friday, 24 April 2026 |   09:00 AM | Fairgrounds Regional Park |  Registration Required

Celebrate Arbor Day with us by helping plant trees at Fairgrounds Regional Park! All necessary equipment will be provided. Gloves and an appreciation bag are included! Please note that an adult must accompany all children under 16. Closed-to...

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Tree Planting Profile Photo  Register Tree Planting
  Saturday, 16 May 2026 |   09:00 AM | Bayou Gulch Regional Park - Passive Area |  Registration Required

If you enjoy trees and their shade, this event is for you! Help plant new trees at Bayou Gulch Regional Park. County staff will provide snacks, water, trees, tools, gloves, and expertise. Bring enthusiasm, muscles, hats, and sturdy shoes. The C...

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Shoreline Cleanup Profile Photo  Register Shoreline Cleanup
  Wednesday, 20 May 2026 |   09:00 AM | Bingham Lake Park |  Registration Required

Calling all anglers! Clean shorelines make for great fishing spots. Help us pick up fishing lines and trash from the shoreline. Gloves, trash bags, and an appreciation bag are included! Please note that an adult must accompany all children u...

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Plant Replacement Profile Photo  Register Plant Replacement
  Wednesday, 27 May 2026 |   09:00 AM | Fairgrounds Regional Park |  Registration Required

Are you a gardener or plant enthusiast? We need volunteers to help us replace plants in our landscape beds! Come get your hands dirty with us. Materials, tools, gloves, and an appreciation swag bag are provided! Please note that an adult mu...

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Flower Planting Profile Photo  Register Flower Planting
  Tuesday, 02 June 2026 |   09:00 AM | Challenger Regional Park |  Registration Required

If you love flowers and the beauty they provide, come help us plant our annual beds! Materials, tools, and gloves are provided, as well as an appreciation swag bag! Please note that an adult must accompany all children under the age of 16.

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Flower Planting Profile Photo  Register Flower Planting
  Wednesday, 03 June 2026 |   09:00 AM | Fairgrounds Regional Park |  Registration Required

If you love flowers and the beauty they provide, come help us plant our annual beds! Materials, tools, and gloves are provided, as well as an appreciation swag bag! Please note that an adult must accompany all children under the age of 16.

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Flower Planting Profile Photo  Register Flower Planting
  Thursday, 04 June 2026 |   09:00 AM | Bayou Gulch Regional Park - Active Area |  Registration Required

If you love flowers and the beauty they provide, come help us plant our annual beds! Materials, tools, and gloves are provided, as well as an appreciation swag bag! Please note that an adult must accompany all children under the age of 16.

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Trail Corridor Pruning Profile Photo  Register Trail Corridor Pruning
  Wednesday, 10 June 2026 |   09:00 AM | E/W Regional Trail - Backcountry |  Registration Required

Help us keep the trail corridor open by pruning back the forage. All tools and gloves will be provided, along with an appreciation bag! Please note that an adult must accompany all children under the age of 16.

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