detroit parks

Why Detroit needs a plan for tree equityÂ

Trees play a crucial role in helping people stay cool in the summer months -- but Detroit lacks "tree equity."…

3 years ago

What to do in Detroit this week: Fire and Ice medieval extravaganza, euchre, s’mores, MLK Day art and history

This week in and around Detroit, find art, film, music and toasty outdoor events like the Fire and Ice medieval…

3 years ago

The Joe Louis Greenway could transform Detroit. What about the neighborhoods around it?

Midwest Detroit residents hope the Joe Louis Greenway will catalyze positive changes that stretch beyond the path’s boundaries and onto…

3 years ago

You can now send a text to find out if Belle Isle is closed

The Department of Natural Resources launched the notification service as Detroiters voice frustration about the island park's frequent closures due…

3 years ago

5 Detroit parks to check out on a summer Sunday funday

If you're looking for your next favorite Detroit park for a summer picnic or skate sesh, venture beyond the big…

3 years ago

Free outdoor yoga and other summer classes in Detroit

Stay fit while still soaking up every second of Detroit summer, with free outdoor yoga classes every day of the…

3 years ago

There’s a club for people in Detroit to watch the sunrise together

A I walked closer to the river, I saw two fire-orange orbs serving as a beacon for the early risers…

4 years ago

Reactivating Scout Hollow, Detroit’s only campground

For 19-year old Uriel Llanas, it was the starry night and clean air on a trip to Detroit's Scout Hollow…

4 years ago

How to volunteer in metro Detroit’s great outdoors this spring

As Earth Day, National Volunteer Week and Arbor Day all collide, here are more than 20 ways to volunteer outside…

4 years ago

Detroiter Antonio Rafael aims to get kids to see leaders of color in the outdoors

Antonio Rafael and the Detroit Leadership and Environmental Education Program are filling the nature gap specifically for BIPOC students.

4 years ago