Snow Snake Races 2014 a Great Day in the Park!
/Cold weather was staved off by warm hearts of children and adults as they whizzed the home made snow snakes down the tracks.
Read MoreSnow Snake Races Cancelled Due to Frigid Weather
/The Snow Snake event at the Edsel Ford Barn in Highland State Recreation Area has been cancelled this weekend due to unsafe low temperatures and extreme wind chills. A new date of Sunday, February 9, from 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm has been scheduled.
Read MoreHow to Make A Snow Snake!
/How to make a snow snake...
Read MoreSnow Snake Numbers Expected to Increase at Highland State Recreation Area in 2014
/"Most were 36 inches in length, although we had some even longer than that. And all had beautiful coloration", he said. "Some of these snakes move very fast, and if your not watching closely one might go right by you as a blur of color before you even know it."
Read MoreDine with Edsel or Picnic with Henry Fundraiser This Weekend!
/Reminder to everyone that this weekend is our newest fundraiser. Sunday, Sunday, November 3, at the Hibbard Tavern, 115 E. Summit Street, in Milford. The Ladies of FOHRA (Friends of Highland Recreation Area) are sponsoring a table settings FUNDRAISER entitled Dine with Edsel or Picnic with Henry, in the Historic Hibbard Tavern Sunday Nov. 3 noon-5. $6 Tickets at the door ($5 seniors) 115 E. Summit St. Milford. Special gifts to the first 50 visitors. Sketches of the Edsel Ford family will be on display, so come meet the local artist. Help us raise funds for the refurbishing/re-use of the former Edsel Ford buildings in Highland Recreation Area. Questions call 248-698-2737.
2013 FOHRA Annual Meeting - Tuesday, November 6
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Friends of Highland Recreation Area 2013 Annual Meeting
Wednesday, November 7, 2013
Snacks and Light Refreshments - 6:30 PM
Formal Meeting Start Time - 7:00 pm
End of Formal Meeting - 8:30 PM
HVCA Building, 205 W. Livingston Rd., Highland, MI. 48357
The Board of Directors of the Friends of Highland Recreation Area would like to welcome the public to the 2013 FOHRA Annual Meeting and Social. Our yearly event showcases FOHRA’s volunteer activity at Edsel and Eleanor Ford’s former Haven Hill estate within the Highland State Recreation Area.
Special Presentation
This year’s meeting will be highlighted by an informative presentation “Native Beauty: Landscapes Designed by Jens Jensen for the Ford family in Southeast Michigan” presented by Professor Robert E. Grese, Director of the Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum in Ann Arbor, and Professor, School of Natural Resources and Environment at the University of Michigan. Famed landscape architect Jens Jensen was employed by the Fords to sculpt the Haven Hill lands and gardens during the estate’s creation in the 1920’s.
In addition to Professor Grese’s presentation, a FOHRA 2013 highlights video slideshow, and other informative and enjoyable Haven Hill displays, will be presented during the evening.
Stay tuned for more details....
Art and History on the Hill Cancelled Due to Rain
/Rainy weather and photographic prints and displays don't mix.
Read MoreArt on Haven Hill, and Lodge History Display Saturday, October 19
/Come out and enjoy Michigan's forests in full fall color, the beauty and interest of Haven Hill, and some Art and History in your local State park and on Saturday the 19th!
Read MoreDine with Edsel and Eleanor
/Help us raise funds for the refurbishing/re-use of the former Edsel Ford buildings in Highland Recreation Area. Questions call 248-698-2737
Read MoreFamily Festival This Saturday at Haven Hill
/Come out with your family and learn of the history of the Haven Hill Estate and see the wonderful Highland State Recreation Area this Saturday. In addition to running the bases at the game , children's crafts and activities will be available under a shaded kids canopy.
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