WHO ARE WE: The Royal Oak Nature Society is a volunteer group working with the City of Royal Oak to protect, maintain and promote the usage of Royal Oak's two nature preserves, Cummingston Park and Tenhave Woods. We are also in the process of developing an arboretum and wildflower garden (Fred A. Erb Arboretum) behind the Royal Oak Senior Center (3500 Marais). Go to the Nature Society page to learn more about us.
ABOUT OUR PARKS: Both Cummingston Park and Tenhave Woods are nature preserves that are over 20 acres in size and are heavily wooded with lined trails. They are designated by the city of Royal Oak as conservancy parks where the protection and management of the animal and plant/tree life in the parks is the primary concern. They are open daily to the public from dawn to dusk. Click here to find out why dogs are not allowed inside either nature preserve. Go to Nature Preserves page to learn more about Cummingston Park and Tenhave Woods.
The Fred A. Erb Arboretum is a park located behind the Royal Oak Senior Center. It has been under development since 2007. The long range plan for our arboretum is to create a collection of native trees/plants that are not found in Tenhave Woods. Link on to Royal Oak Arboretum to learn about its history and progress.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: To find out where these parks are located on a map and a map of their trail systems, click here. Wearing boots while in the parks is recommended during the winter and spring months. Using insect repellent and dressing appropriately is advised from late spring through the end of summer. To learn more about these parks firsthand, check out our Naturalist Led Nature Walks schedule.