Our Backyard Detroit: Block Party

Green Living Science is a non-profit organization working to help build a culture of recycling in the city of Detroit.

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Get ready to celebrate a year of incredible park stewardship accomplishments with the Our Backyard Detroit Program!

8400 E Forest Ave

<h2>O﻿nline Registration is CLOSED!</h2><h2>You can register at the event&#x27;s registration table onsite at the event! </h2><p></p><p>Date: August 19, 2023</p><p>Time: 11:00 am -4:00 PM</p><p>Location: Pingree Park </p><p>Get ready to celebrate a year of incredible park stewardship accomplishments with the Our Backyard Detroit Program! Our block party is the perfect opportunity for champions like you to come together, have fun, and showcase the positive impact we&#x27;ve made on our local parks. </p><h3>B﻿ounce houses, face painting, photobooths, community resource fair, and so much more!</h3><p><strong>Do you n﻿eed a ride from an Our Backyard Detroit park? Call (313) 871-4000 extension 2 to RSVP for buses from:</strong></p><ul><li>E﻿lla Fitzgerald Park - 16625 Prairie St, Detroit, MI 48221</li><li>L﻿asky Rec Center - 13200 Fenelon St, Detroit, MI 48212</li><li>M﻿aheras-Gentry Park - 12550 Avondale St, Detroit, MI 48215</li><li>Balduck Memorial Park - 5271 Canyon St, Detroit, MI 48236</li><li>S﻿t. Hedwig Park - 5641-5827 Konkel St, Detroit, MI 48210</li><li>Z﻿ussman Playfield - 3959 W. Davison, Detroit, MI 48238</li></ul><p>Here&#x27;s why you don&#x27;t want to miss this extraordinary event:</p><p><strong>Celebrating Stewardship Accomplishments: </strong>It&#x27;s time to rejoice in the hard work and dedication shown by our park stewards throughout the year. Join us as we honor the champions who have dedicated their time and effort to maintaining and improving our local parks. Let&#x27;s celebrate the transformations we&#x27;ve achieved together and recognize the positive change we&#x27;ve brought to our community.</p><p><strong>Community Resource Fair:</strong> At our block party, we aim to create an epicenter of community and city resources for all our residents. Explore the vibrant resource fair, where you&#x27;ll find a diverse range of organizations and services available to enhance your quality of life. Discover valuable resources related to health, education, employment, housing, and much more. This is your chance to connect with key stakeholders and gather essential information to empower yourself and your community.</p><p><strong>Fun and Entertainment: </strong>We believe in the power of fun to bring people together! Get ready for an unforgettable experience filled with music, dance, games, and entertainment for all ages. From live performances by local artists to exciting activities and interactive games, there will be something for everyone. While having a blast, you&#x27;ll also learn more about the Our Backyard Detroit Program and how you can get involved.</p><p><strong>Discover the Our Backyard Detroit Program:</strong> Whether you&#x27;re a seasoned participant or new to the program, our block party is the perfect opportunity to learn more about the Our Backyard Detroit initiative. Engage with program representatives, ask questions, and gain a deeper understanding of the impact we&#x27;re making on our local parks and community. Find out how you can contribute and become a part of this incredible movement.</p><h3>Join us as we celebrate the remarkable achievements of the Our Backyard Detroit Program and create lasting memories together. Mark your calendars, invite your friends, family, and neighbors, and let&#x27;s make this block party an unforgettable event for all Detroit residents!</h3><h3></h3><h3>Interested in volunteering/ being a vendor? Click <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeHp0sbUK16BKuwX2uP229XLsRrjwKDXBbSmi_TlUI6N9rLjw/viewform?usp=sharing" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">HERE</a>!</h3><h3>H﻿osted by: The Gilbert Family Foundation &amp; Green Living Science</h3>

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