About Us
The Friends of Maybury State Park achieves its goals by actively being involved at Maybury State Park. We sponsor ongoing activities as well as special one-time activities. Using income from membership fees and fundraising efforts, we present nature, family-centered, fitness/sport, and educational programs throughout the year. We actively seek funding to accomplish major projects and welcome volunteers to assist with our activities. We receive financial support for the park each year through memberships, private and philanthropic donations, and grants. Every dollar collected goes exclusively to Maybury State Park.
Note: The Friends of Maybury State Park does not have any jurisdiction over Maybury State Park rules, operations, or facilities. Please direct these enquries to the main Park Office by calling 248-349-8390.
See the Calendar & Events page for exact dates, event details, and whether or not you will need to sign up in advance. All events are free.
Community Events
- Summer Music on Mondays – On the Trailhead Lawn starting the Monday after July 4th for 6 weeks.
- Special Educational Events – The Friends of Maybury State Park has co-sponsored onsite and off-site educational activities on nature subjects as well as the history of the Maybury Sanatorium, which was once located on the land currently occupied by Maybury State Park.
Fitness and Sport Events
- New Year’s Day Hike – This casual, easy, and fun hour of hiking is for young, old, and everyone in between. Get outdoors on New Year’s Day and celebrate the New Year with fresh air and activity.
- Full Moon Hike – Usually in February when the Full Moon will be at its peak.
- March Night Hike – Another fun night hike to enjoy the park in a different perspective. Usually around the full moon.
Nature Programs
- Spring Wildflower Walk – Learn how to recognize early spring wildflowers. Takes place in May.
- Nature Journaling – Learn how to slow down, focus, and improve your observations through nature. Takes place in June.
- Edible Plant Hike – Learn about all the edible plants in the park. Takes place in August.
- Owl Prowl – Learn about owls on an early December evening which includes a nighttime walk on the trails in search of owls.
Special Volunteer Activities
- Garlic Mustard Pulls – Garlic Mustard is an invasive plant that crowds out and destroys native wildflowers. Volunteers help control this invasive weed during frequently scheduled garlic pulls (1-2 hours). Help us control garlic mustard before it crowds out our native wildflowers. Takes place mid-April through mid-May.
- Park Clean-Up Day – Help refresh Maybury State Park upon the arrival of spring. Usually around Earth Day in April.
