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Residents and friends urge board to pursue Oakland County Parks partnership to sustain Bowers Farm and Johnson Nature Center
Summary
Public commenters, including Friends of Bowers Farm and Johnson Nature Center leaders, told the board about recent staff departures at Bowers Farm and urged expedited, inclusive consideration of a partnership with Oakland County Parks to provide capital and operational support.
Several community members addressed the board during public comment to urge further consideration of a partnership with Oakland County Parks for two district-owned outdoor assets: Bowers Farm and the Johnson Nature Center.
Amy Carden, a Bowers Farm staff member, reported the recent resignation of six employees including the farm manager and several education specialists and said the farm is…
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