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846 Lost Lake Trail For Sale
Parks Commission is informed that the Tomasin property at 846 Lost Lake Trail will be advertised for sale. This 32 acre property is part of one of the critical natural areas that Paul Thompson of the Cranbrook Institute of Science recommended that the Township acquire to create a parks system including important Township natural areas. Photo is of Parks Commissioners and Board of Trustees touring the property. -
First Botanical and Wildlife Inventory
Parks Commission contracts with Botanist, Ellen Weatherbee, and Zoologist, Brian Klatt, to obtain Environmental Inventory of Property for inclusion in grant application. Ellen Weatherbee and Alice Tomboulian, Park. Commissioner, analyze plants in wetland complex surrounding Lost Lake. -
Land Preservation Millage
60% Oakland Township Voters Approve Initial Land Preservation Millage -
$1,762,800 MNRTF Grant for Purchase of Lost Lake Nature Park
Parks Commission applies for and Township is awarded $1,762,800 Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Grant (MNRTF) for Purchase of First Section of Lost Lake Nature Park: 32 acres, including the entire Lost Lake, geological formation (sled hill), wetland areas, Oak-Pine woods, and structure for nature center, to be used for passive recreation and environmental education. -
"Oakland Township Purchases First Green Space Using New Land Preservation Millage and State Funding"
After the Parks and Recreation Commission worked with willing landowners for years, Township purchased Lost Lake Nature Park's initial 52 acres with Land Preservation Millage funds and MNRTF Grant including additional 20 acres along Turtle Creek Lane. -
Stewardship of Lost Lake Natural Areas
Parks and Recreation Commission (OTPRC) hires first employee who is devoted exclusively to the stewardship of Township park natural areas. Sheri Giannosa, Land Stewardship Coordinator, develops and implements conservation management plans and leads volunteer work days. Since then OTPRC has always employed Staff or contracted for stewardship of park natural areas. Photo is of Sheri and Director Milos-Dale removing invasive plants. -
First Parks and Recreation Winter Carnival
First Winter Carnival held at Lost Lake Nature Park to Celebrate the Park's Grand Opening and the Sled Hill. Winter Carnival was held at Lost Lake Nature Park until parking could no longer be accommodated and then it transitioned to other Township Parks. Photo is of Emma Weintraub, Max Grove and Alexis Sanders -
Music in the Meadows at Lost Lake Nature Park
Between 2006 and 2010 the Music in the Meadows summer outdoor concerts were held at the Lost Lake Nature Park sled hill. -
First Fishing Program Offered
First fishing program offered at Lost Lake Nature Park was in collaboration with Oakland County Parks and Recreation. Now Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve naturalists lead extremely popular "Free Fishing" program every June. -
Land Preservation Millage Renewed
66% of Oakland Township voters approve of Renewing Land Preservation Millage. -
Oak woods and Green Lake Shoreline Added
After Parks and Recreation Commission worked with willing land owner, using Land Preservation Millage Funds, Township was able to purchase 6 acres which added oak woods and Green Lake shoreline to Lost Lake Nature Park. Green Lake's unusual color is caused by alkaline water, rich in dissolved calcium carbonate -
First Nature Programs
Dinosaur Hill Naturalists start offering some of their Oakland Township nature programs at Lost Lake Nature Park. Photo is of Turkey program being held in the sled hill warming hut. -
Awarded $154,900 MNRTF Grant for Recreation Facilities
Parks and Recreation Commission applies for and Township is awarded Michigan Natural Resources (MNRTF) Grant for Development of Nature Center, Parking Lot, Native Plantings, Paved Paths, Dock for Fishing and Non-Motorized Boating and Interpretive Signage at Lost Lake Nature Park. Also included is re-design of sled hill to control the speed and direction of sleds and to add a "kiddie hill". These improvements were paid for by the Parks and Recreation Millage and the MNRTF Grant. -
Grand Opening of Recreation Facilities
Grand Opening of MNRTF Grant-funded facilities including guided tours by conservation scientist of the rare Oak-Pine Barrens habitat and kayak tours on Lost Lake. Photo is of new accessible fishing/boating dock. -
Keep Michigan Beautiful Award
Oakland Township Parks and Recreation Commission presented with "Keep Michigan Beautiful Award" for preservation of Lost Lake Nature Park. -
New Partnership with Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve
To maximize the science and nature education opportunities at Lost Lake Nature Park, Oakland Township Parks and Recreation contracts with Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve to hold open houses, camps, and special events. Partnership provides educational experiences which encourage knowledge and appreciation of our natural environment. -
Land Preservation Millage Renewed
68% of Oakland Township voters approve of renewing Land Preservation Millage. -
$3,081,000 MNRTF Grant for 235-acre Addition to Lost Lake Nature Park
The property contains Michigan Natural Features Inventory Priority 1 natural areas including a prairie fen, also a statewide priority of the Michigan Wildlife Action Plan. The site is of regional and statewide significance to buffer, protect and interpret high-quality natural areas. The park would connect to an adjacent middle school and will allow the township to increase trails to more than 4 miles. A small portion is proposed for future improvements to support active recreation.