The Community Service Awards ceremony will be at the Hannah Center in East Lansing on Wednesday, April 15. Exact time and details to be determined.

Michigan Trails & Greenways Alliance Legislative Day Tuesday, April 28  |  8am - 3pm  |  Anderson House Office Building Held in the Mackinac Room, help Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance (MTGA) share the good news and needs of Michigan trails with your legislators and staff. Unite and network with the entire Michigan trails community! Learn the latest in trail policy issues and development. Cost:  $12, includes lunch For more information, call MTGA at 517.485.6022  |  RSVP required at michigantrails.org View a postcard with the details, and pass ...

April meeting of the MRPA Youth & Teen Initiatives Committee.

Join Southern Michigan Recreation & Park Association with the annual Tony Noyola Memorial Golf Outing. Friday, May 15  |  Brookshire Golf Club, Williamston $70 per person, in teams of 4. A portion of all proceeds will benefit the Tony Noyola Memorial Youth Scholarship Fund Details: 18-hold scramble with cart, awards and prizes, refreshments, ribs and chicken dinner; fun and fellowship with your SMRPA friends! Details and registration form are available here - must be received by May 12 - space is limited! Tony began his career with the City of Lansing on March 10, 1980 with ...

National Kids to Parks Day MRPA is encouraging members to participate in National Kids to Parks Day on Saturday, May 16. The mission of Kids to Parks, a movement by the National Park Trust, is to encourage "children across the country to explore their neighborhood parks and discover science, history, nature and adventure right around the corner or just across town." How can you participate? Let us know if you have any family events at your parks on Saturday, May 16 - and we'll get them on the MI Big Green Gym calendar to help promote the event.  Want more? Register at kidstoparks.o...

May meeting of the Youth & Teen Initiatives Committee - please note that May 19 is the 3rd Tuesday, not the 4th as normally scheduled.