NATURE
COMMUNITY CONSERVATION
Friends of Forty Oaks is a community-led 501(c)(3) dedicated to the stewardship and restoration of Clarkston’s 10-acre Forty Oaks Nature Preserve. Together with volunteers and partners, we care for the land, support wildlife habitat, and foster a welcoming place for nature, learning, and community connection.
The preserve also includes the historic Sutton farmhouse, a rare surviving reminder of Clarkston’s early civic and community life.
150+
Trees Freed
67
Volunteers
10
Acres Protected
1
Historic Farmhouse to Restore
About Friends of Forty Oaks
Friends of Forty Oaks is a community-led 501(c)(3) caring for Forty Oaks Nature Preserve — a rare 10-acre urban greenspace in Clarkston. Through hands-on stewardship, education, and partnerships, we support native habitat, protect the land’s character, and invite the community to connect with nature and local history.
Current Projects at FOFO
We’re restoring the forest by removing invasive plants, caring for native habitats, and improving access to the preserve. We’re also advocating for the rehabilitation of the historic Forty Oaks farmhouse so it can one day serve the community as a nature center and gathering space.
SECOND SATURDAYS WITH FOFO.
Monthly volunteer events, cleanups, and nature programs at Forty Oaks Nature Preserve.
Sat, Feb 14Clarkston Woman's ClubA family-friendly, hands-on workshop led by The Splinter Group
Sat, Mar 14ClarkstonSupport Forty Oaks by cutting woody invasives and managing winter vine growth. Tools and gloves provided—everyone is welcome.
Sat, Apr 11ClarkstonHelp us care for Forty Oaks by removing invasive vines and clearing litter along the trails. Tools and gloves provided—everyone is welcome.
