Celebrating nature, stewardship & community
September 26th, 10 AM–3 PM
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
11100 32 Mile Rd, Romeo, MI 48065
FREE COMMUNITY EVENT
Join us in the woods!
Please join St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and Green Space Romeo for a day celebrating our community and the nature around us.
Explore the St. Paul’s property, learn about our restoration efforts, enjoy live music and food, and take part in activities for all ages.
Come Explore, Discover & Celebrate
EXPLORE
Wander the trails and discover the woods, gardens and open spaces of St. Paul’s 11-acre property.
DISCOVER
Learn about local plants, wildlife, and the restoration work underway through nature and stewardship hikes—and discover how this property connects to the watershed around us.
CELEBRATE
Enjoy music, food, games and activities while celebrating the community that makes this project possible.
A Message from St. Paul’s
“The people of St. Paul’s are excited to share our beautiful grounds with the community. We are proud to partner with Green Space Romeo for a day of fun outdoor activities, food and music. We look forward to spending time together celebrating the wonders of the natural world. All are welcome and we hope you will join us.” — Chas Kipp, Rector, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
What to Expect
🌿Nature & Stewardship Hikes
Explore the property and learn about restoration efforts.
🦉 Animal Ambassadors
Visit the Nature Center bus and meet animal ambassadors.
🎵 Live Music
Enjoy live music throughout the afternoon.
🎨 Crafts & Games
Hands-on activities and games for kids and adults.
🍿 Free Popcorn
A festival favorite for visitors of all ages.
🍴 Food & Refreshments
Grab a bite to eat while you enjoy the festival. Donations are welcome!
Why We're Celebrating
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church has cared for its 11-acre property as an important part of the Romeo community for decades. Today, St. Paul’s and Green Space Romeo are working together to restore this land to a healthy native ecosystem and protect it for future generations.
With our partner, Lake St. Clair CISMA, we are removing invasive species, hosting volunteer workdays and educational programs, and using sustainable restoration practices such as goat grazing.
Over the next five years, our goal is to create a more resilient landscape while fostering community stewardship and environmental education.
From Our Conservation Partners
“This is one of the coolest projects I have been involved with since joining the Lake St. Clair CISMA. The work done at St. Paul’s not only helps to enhance a wonderful trail system for the community but also gives us a glimpse of the Oak-Hickory forests that used to dominate Southern Michigan. Each workday hosted and every management technique employed brings us closer to restoring this green space, while providing beneficial habitat and food sources for wildlife and encouraging the growth of native plants. It has truly been testament to what we are able to do as individuals and a community to protect the natural spaces we have.” — Amanda Ruffini, Director, Lake St. Clair CISMA
Good to Know
- Admission: Free
- Date: Saturday, September 26
- Time: 10 AM–3 PM
- Location: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 11100 32 Mile Rd, Romeo
- Food: Available by donation
- Activities: Family-friendly
- Nature hikes: Wear comfortable shoes appropriate for walking outdoors
- Parking: Parking available in the church parking lot
Celebrating Community Partnerships
Hosted by
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church + Green Space Romeo
With support from
Lake St. Clair CISMA, Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center, Romeo Area Optimist Club, Clinton River Watershed Council, Romeo and Juliet Garden Club, Planet Detroit
Thank you to the organizations and community members who help make this celebration possible!
See you in the woods!
Saturday, September 26 • 10 AM–3 PM
Bring your family, invite a friend, and come explore St. Paul’s woods with us.