Oakland County Podcast

Looking for a cool way for your kids to enjoy the summer? Oakland County Parks offers a variety of mini day camps for kids to explore nature, create crafts and make new friends.

Are you a young adult or do you know someone who is looking for tips on how to wisely manage their money? In this podcast learn about this upcoming event: June 17-26.

Oakland County celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Count Your Steps program at the Detroit Zoo. In this podcast we hear from organizers and participants from this year's event.

Oakland County Parks Nature Centers are great places for families to discover new things about our natural environment. In this podcast, learn more about the nature centers at Red Oaks and Independence Oaks parks.

This year you may not be seeing a popular shade-loving flower in neighborhood gardens and nurseries. In this podcast, find out what is devastating America's impatiens beds.

Are you Money Smart? Fact is, we all could use a little help when it comes to managing our finances. In this podcast find out about the events which take place during Money Smart Week, April 20 - 27, 2013.

Thousands of Oakland County 3rd and 4th graders have participated each year in the Count Your Steps program. Find out more about this program geared to helping our children live a healthier lifestyle in today's podcast.

The Oakland County Parks Five Year Plan serves as a guide in planning for the present and the future. In this podcast we learn the benefits of having a plan and how it helps to improve the park system.

Love people and the outdoors? Oakland County Parks offers a variety of fun and rewarding volunteer opportunities.

Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson highlights some key items from his 2013 State of the County Address.

Would you know how to respond if a shooter entered your campus or building? Find out how teachers in Oakland County are learning to react in an emergency situation.

Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson joined other regional leaders at the Detroit Economic Club Luncheon on January 17, 2013. Hear what Mr. Patterson had to say on some key issues for the region.

The Fire and Ice Festival returns to Downtown Rochester the weekend of January 25, 2013. Enjoy three days of free winter themed events which include a tastefest, dog sledding, fireworks and the return of the Big Bright Light Show.

Would you like to make a difference in a child's life? Find out how you can become a mentor for a child in your community.

Trails are an important part of a community. They provide connectivity to neighboring communities and encourage healthy lifestyles through physical fitness. In this podcast learn about the trail system and upcoming projects.