There is normally at least one naturalist lead walk per month with additional ones added during the spring wildflower and fall color seasons.  An emphasis is put on understanding the different forest types found in our parks. Further information is given on individual plant and animal species, geology, and human history of the area.  

There will be a Royal Oak Nature Society “Tenhave Forest Walk” on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Tenhave Woods beginning at 2:00 pm.  Tenhave is a combination of a beech-maple, oak & swamp forests whereas Cummingston is mostly a mature oak forest.

There is no cost or registration for our public nature or mushroom walks

PARKING/MEET LOCATIONS:

For Cummingston Walks, Park Programs & Owl Hoots, park (on the street) & meet at the Torquay & Leafdale intersection (just east of Meijer). 

For Tenhave Woods Walks & Park Programs, park at the Marais/Lexington lot (just east of the High School) and walk about 300’ east to the entrance.   For Owl Hoots, park & meet at the Marais/Lexington lot.

For the Fred A. Erb Arboretum, park & meet at the Royal Oak Senior Center (3500 Marais) at the north end of the lot.

For park location maps, please see following link: https://www.romi.gov/1013/Park-Locations-Trail-Maps. The Royal Oak Arboretum is now known as the Fred A. Erb Arboretum.

FYI: Wearing boots while in the parks is recommended during the winter and spring months. Dressing appropriately for bugs and using insect repellant is advised from late spring through the end of summer. Dogs are not allowed inside either Tenhave Woods or Cummingston Park.