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Holly Township Parks and Recreation Sorensen Park and Nature Center, Sorensen Disc Golf Course, Holly Township Beach

10/09/2026

🍂 New fall programs at Sorensen Park! 🍂

🧘 Qi Gong with Victoria Eaton�This 6-week class starts Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 6:30 p.m., with no class on Nov. 24 for Thanksgiving week. Victoria describes Qi Gong as a walking meditation, or yoga. The fee is $55 if you pay ahead or $60 at the first class, by cash or check made out to Holly Township Parks and Recreation. Pre-registration is required.

💪 Free Exercise Program�Starts Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 10:30 a.m. We’ll begin with Leslie Sansone’s walking-based interval workout video set to music, and we’ll adapt as more people join. It’s free and limited to 12 people, so please pre-register if you can.

🥾 Walking the Trails�Starts Thursday, Oct. 22 at 4:00 p.m. Meet at the Nature Center, and the group will pick which trail to walk. Dress for the weather, because trails can be slippery with falling leaves.

📍 All programs meet at the Sorensen Park Nature Center, 5142 E. Holly Rd., Holly.
�📞 To register, call 248-534-0366 or email [email protected].

🐦 BACKYARD BIRDS: A PROGRAM BY LEE BURTON 🐦Ever wonder which birds are visiting your backyard, what they’re eating, or h...
10/02/2026

🐦 BACKYARD BIRDS: A PROGRAM BY LEE BURTON 🐦

Ever wonder which birds are visiting your backyard, what they’re eating, or how you can attract more of them?

Join us for Backyard Birds, a family friendly program presented by Lee Burton! Learn about the birds commonly found in our area, including winter visitors, their songs, what to feed them, and ways to make your backyard more inviting. You may even pick up a few tips for keeping the squirrels from taking over the bird feeder!

📅 Wednesday, October 7
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Holly Township Library
1116 N. Saginaw St., Holly, MI 48442

🌳 This community program is made possible through collaboration between Holly Township Parks & Recreation, Holly Township Library, and Blue Heron Headwaters Conservancy.

Programs like this are a great way to learn more about the wildlife and natural resources right here in our community.

We hope to see you there!

09/22/2026

📢 LOCATION CLARIFICATION FOR TOMORROW’S PFAS INFORMATIONAL MEETING

The PFAS Informational Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 22 at 6:00 p.m. will be held at the:

Holly Township Library
1116 N. Saginaw Street
Holly, MI 48442

Please note that the recent Tri-County Times article listed 5142 E. Holly Road as the meeting location. That address is not the location for tomorrow’s meeting.

We apologize for any confusion and want to make sure everyone planning to attend has the correct location.

Holly Township Parks & Recreation and the Holly Township Library invite the public to attend and learn more about PFAS, potential health and environmental impacts, current regulations, testing, treatment, and remediation.

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post.

Tuesday, September 22, 2026
6:00 p.m.
Holly Township Library
1116 N. Saginaw Street, Holly, MI 48442

🐝 REMINDER: Children’s Bee Class This Saturday! 🍯Looking for something fun and educational to do with the kids this week...
09/15/2026

🐝 REMINDER: Children’s Bee Class This Saturday! 🍯

Looking for something fun and educational to do with the kids this weekend? Join Holly Township Parks & Recreation for our Children’s Bee Class this Saturday, September 19 at 1:00 p.m.

📍 Sorensen Park Nature Center
5142 E. Holly Rd., Holly, MI

Donna Boshell, President of the Northwest Oakland Bee Association, will introduce children to the fascinating world of bees! Children will have the opportunity to see bees inside a safe observation hive of wood and plexiglass, weather permitting, sample honey on ice cream and crackers, enjoy a video presentation, and participate in an art project.

⚠️ Pre-registration is required and space is limited to 20 children. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

And don’t forget about our other upcoming programs!

💧 PFAS Awareness Week Program
Tuesday, September 22 at 6:00 p.m.
Holly Township Library

🐦 Backyard Birds with Lee Burton
Wednesday, October 7 at 6:00 p.m.
Holly Township Library

🌳 All programs are FREE and open to the public.

Please share and help us spread the word!

🌐 HollyTownshipParks.org
☎️ 248-534-0366

🌿 Join Us for These Upcoming Programs! 🌿Holly Township Parks & Recreation has several FREE, educational and family-frien...
09/03/2026

🌿 Join Us for These Upcoming Programs! 🌿

Holly Township Parks & Recreation has several FREE, educational and family-friendly programs coming up this fall. Mark your calendars and join us!

🐝 CHILDREN’S BEE CLASS
📅 Saturday, September 19 | 1:00 p.m.
📍 Sorensen Park Nature Center
5142 E. Holly Rd., Holly, MI

Donna Boshell, President of the Northwest Oakland Bee Association, will introduce children to the fascinating world of bees! Kids will get to see bees inside a safe observation hive of wood and plexiglass (weather permitting), sample honey on ice cream and crackers, watch a video presentation, and participate in an art project.

⚠️ Pre-registration is required. Space is limited to 20 children, and children must be accompanied by an adult.

💧 PFAS AWARENESS WEEK PROGRAM
📅 Tuesday, September 22 | 6:00 p.m.
📍 Holly Township Library
1116 N. Saginaw St., Holly, MI 48442

Don Walsh, Vice-President of Stantec and President of Keepers of the Shiawassee River Trail Group, will discuss PFAS—what these man-made chemicals are, their health effects, and why they persist in our environment.

A representative from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services will also be available with literature and to answer questions.

🐦 BACKYARD BIRDS — A Program by Lee Burton
📅 Wednesday, October 7 | 6:00 p.m.
📍 Holly Township Library
1116 N. Saginaw St., Holly, MI 48442

Bring the family and learn about our backyard birds—including winter visitors—their songs, what to feed them, and how to attract them to your yard. You’ll even pick up a few tips for keeping squirrels from hogging all the food!

🌳 All three programs are FREE and open to the public.

Please share this post and help us spread the word about these great community programs!

🌐 HollyTownshipParks.org
☎️ 248-534-0366

08/30/2026

🌧️ HOLLY TOWNSHIP BEACH CLOSED — SEASON ENDS TODAY 🏖️

Holly Township Beach will be closed today, Sunday, August 30, 2026, due to rain, cooler weather, the possibility of thunderstorms later today, and anticipated low attendance.

Today was scheduled to be the final day of the 2026 beach season, so this closure officially brings our season to an end.

We want to thank everyone who visited Holly Township Beach this summer, as well as our beach staff who helped make the season possible.

We look forward to welcoming everyone back for another summer at the beach in 2027!

🌳 Holly Township Parks & Recreation

08/27/2026

🌿 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED — INVASIVE SPECIES REMOVAL AT SORENSEN PARK! 🌿

Help us protect and improve Sorensen Park!

📅 Friday, August 28, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Sorensen Park

Holly Township Parks will be working to remove invasive autumn olive and oriental bittersweet from the park, and we welcome members of the community who would like to lend a hand.

You don’t have to stay for the entire four hours. Come anytime between 8:00 AM and noon and help for as long as you’re able.

For your safety and comfort, we recommend:

🌿 Long pants
🌿 Long sleeves
🥾 Closed-toe shoes
🧢 A hat

Removing invasive plants helps protect native vegetation, wildlife habitat, and the long-term health of Sorensen Park.

Future invasive species removal dates will also be planned, so there will be more opportunities to get involved.

Holly Township Parks & Recreation appreciates the help of our community as we work together to protect and preserve this wonderful community asset. 🌳

08/22/2026

🌧️ BEACH CLOSED TODAY 🌧️

Due to rain, cooler temperatures, and the possibility of thunderstorms, Holly Township Beach will be CLOSED today, Saturday, August 22, 2026.

We appreciate everyone’s understanding and hope for better beach weather soon.

Please continue to follow Holly Township Parks & Recreation for updates.

🌳 Holly Township Parks & Recreation
🏖️ Holly Township Beach

08/16/2026

🌧️ BEACH CLOSING TODAY ⛈️

Due to rain and the possibility of thunderstorms, Holly Township Beach will be closing today, Sunday, August 16.

We appreciate everyone’s understanding. Please stay safe and enjoy the rest of your Sunday.

08/10/2026

⚠️ BOATING & FISHING SAFETY REMINDER AT HOLLY TOWNSHIP BEACH ⚠️

We want everyone enjoying Bush Lake to have a safe and enjoyable day on the water.

Michigan law requires vessels operating near a buoyed or occupied swimming area to maintain a distance of at least 100 feet, except under circumstances permitted by law, including when proceeding at slow no-wake speed.

This applies to watercraft on the lake, and Michigan law also specifically establishes a 100-foot safety requirement for personal watercraft such as jet skis.

🎣 A special reminder to those fishing near the beach: Please give the designated swimming area plenty of room. Fishing lines and hooks near the swim area can create a safety hazard for swimmers and can become caught on the ropes and buoys that mark and protect our designated swimming area.

Our swim ropes and buoys are there to provide a clearly designated area where our guests, including children and families, can safely enjoy the water.

Please help us protect our swimmers and our beach equipment by keeping a safe distance from the designated swimming area.

Michigan law references:
MCL 324.80149 — Operation of vessels near buoyed or occupied bathing areas
MCL 324.80209 — Personal watercraft safety-distance requirements
MCL 324.80198b — Public bathing beach and buoyed swimming-area requirements

Thank you for helping keep Holly Township Beach safe for everyone! 🌊

Holly Township Parks & Recreation

Address

5142 East Holly Road (Sorensen Park) 501 Thomas St. (Holly Township Beach)
Holly, MI
48442

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+12486341758

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