Redbud Reveal is Saturday at Highland Recreation Area

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Come enjoy a spring day at the Park!

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John Fitzgerald

The Friends of Highland Recreation Area (FOHRA) volunteer organization was established in 2007, and is a 501 (c) (3) tax exempt non-profit organization operating under lease agreement with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Within one of the most picturesque, fascinating, and historically significant state parks in southeast lower Michigan, our goal is to combine the former Haven Hill estate history with Highland Recreation Area’s existing amenities, wilderness, and recreation.

Annual Meeting of the Friends of Highland Recreation Area

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Fall is here and that means Annual Meeting time for the Friends of Highland Recreation Area Volunteers. See info flyer and agenda below…

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John Fitzgerald

The Friends of Highland Recreation Area (FOHRA) volunteer organization was established in 2007, and is a 501 (c) (3) tax exempt non-profit organization operating under lease agreement with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Within one of the most picturesque, fascinating, and historically significant state parks in southeast lower Michigan, our goal is to combine the former Haven Hill estate history with Highland Recreation Area’s existing amenities, wilderness, and recreation.

Haven Hill Fest Saturday, Free History of Electric Cars Presentation at Goose Meadow, and More to Enjoy

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Hi Everyone!

Reminding all of our great Highland Recreation Area Haven Hill supporters that Saturday is the 2022 Haven Hill Festival at the Park. AND the FREE Russ Dore’ “Electric Cars: Past, Present, & Future” that will be held under the pavilion at Goose Meadow at 1:30pm just after the conclusion of the 10 am Vintage Base Ball game.

Come on out and enjoy the day!

FREE presentation with your Rec Passport State Park entry pass…

Vintage Base Ball at 10am. Live accompaniment music during the game. Kids hit and run at an inning break!

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John Fitzgerald

The Friends of Highland Recreation Area (FOHRA) volunteer organization was established in 2007, and is a 501 (c) (3) tax exempt non-profit organization operating under lease agreement with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Within one of the most picturesque, fascinating, and historically significant state parks in southeast lower Michigan, our goal is to combine the former Haven Hill estate history with Highland Recreation Area’s existing amenities, wilderness, and recreation.

“Electric Cars: Past, Present, & Future” - A Free Presentation at the Haven Hill Festival

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“Electric Cars: Past, Present, & Future” - A Free Presentation at the Haven Hill Festival

Learn about the history of electric automobiles. Why did the early electric vehicles outsell gasoline powered vehicles? When and why were they overcome by cars with internal combustion engines? What caused the recent resurgence of the electric car?

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Redbud Reveal at Highland Rec Coming Soon in May

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Redbud is a day of outdoor enjoyment in the Haven Hill section of Highland State Recreation Area in Michigan. Visitors are encouraged to come and see the beautiful and historic Haven Hill section of the Highland State Recreation Area which includes the new Cedar Creek trail, the historic Haven Hill Gatehouse, the Edsel Ford Barn, the picturesque Carriage House, and the Haven Hill Lodge footprint up on Haven Hill. Come on out and join area residents to see if the beautiful redbuds are in bloom at Haven Hill!

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You're Invited! 2021 Friends of Highland Recreation Area Annual Meeting

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Each year the Friends of Highland Recreation Area hold an Annual Meeting to highlight and celebrate the volunteer activities at Edsel and Eleanor Fords’ Former Haven Hill estate and Highland State Recreation Area. See the event information below. Please feel welcome to attend and inform us of your plans on our Facebook events page.

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John Fitzgerald

The Friends of Highland Recreation Area (FOHRA) volunteer organization was established in 2007, and is a 501 (c) (3) tax exempt non-profit organization operating under lease agreement with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Within one of the most picturesque, fascinating, and historically significant state parks in southeast lower Michigan, our goal is to combine the former Haven Hill estate history with Highland Recreation Area’s existing amenities, wilderness, and recreation.