Redbud Reveal is Saturday at Highland Recreation Area

Come enjoy a spring day at the Park!

John Fitzgerald

The Friends of Highland Recreation Area (FOHRA) volunteer organization was established in 2007, and is a 501 (c) (3) tax exempt non-profit organization operating under lease agreement with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Within one of the most picturesque, fascinating, and historically significant state parks in southeast lower Michigan, our goal is to combine the former Haven Hill estate history with Highland Recreation Area’s existing amenities, wilderness, and recreation.

Annual Meeting of the Friends of Highland Recreation Area

Fall is here and that means Annual Meeting time for the Friends of Highland Recreation Area Volunteers. See info flyer and agenda below…

John Fitzgerald

The Friends of Highland Recreation Area (FOHRA) volunteer organization was established in 2007, and is a 501 (c) (3) tax exempt non-profit organization operating under lease agreement with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Within one of the most picturesque, fascinating, and historically significant state parks in southeast lower Michigan, our goal is to combine the former Haven Hill estate history with Highland Recreation Area’s existing amenities, wilderness, and recreation.

Haven Hill Fest Saturday, Free History of Electric Cars Presentation at Goose Meadow, and More to Enjoy

Hi Everyone!

Reminding all of our great Highland Recreation Area Haven Hill supporters that Saturday is the 2022 Haven Hill Festival at the Park. AND the FREE Russ Dore’ “Electric Cars: Past, Present, & Future” that will be held under the pavilion at Goose Meadow at 1:30pm just after the conclusion of the 10 am Vintage Base Ball game.

Come on out and enjoy the day!

FREE presentation with your Rec Passport State Park entry pass…

Vintage Base Ball at 10am. Live accompaniment music during the game. Kids hit and run at an inning break!

John Fitzgerald

The Friends of Highland Recreation Area (FOHRA) volunteer organization was established in 2007, and is a 501 (c) (3) tax exempt non-profit organization operating under lease agreement with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Within one of the most picturesque, fascinating, and historically significant state parks in southeast lower Michigan, our goal is to combine the former Haven Hill estate history with Highland Recreation Area’s existing amenities, wilderness, and recreation.

“Electric Cars: Past, Present, & Future” - A Free Presentation at the Haven Hill Festival

“Electric Cars: Past, Present, & Future” - A Free Presentation at the Haven Hill Festival

Learn about the history of electric automobiles. Why did the early electric vehicles outsell gasoline powered vehicles? When and why were they overcome by cars with internal combustion engines? What caused the recent resurgence of the electric car?

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