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This an event hosted by 4-H Stewards Sustainability Leadership Institute. Explore composting at ... read more

Come out and trick or treat in a safe and fun setting. Free treat bags provided while supplies ... read more

Come enjoy some of Michigan’s best BBQ with a bit of some spooky fun. Live music, Kid ... read more

After starting during the pandemic, Impact Metro Detroit will hold a two-day ribbon cutting and ... read more

The Michigan Association of RV and Campgrounds hosts the Annual Detroit RV & Camping Show ... read more

They lined up and waited patiently for their turn to snap a photo with Ann Arbor Skyline senior ... read more

Macys Twelve Oaks is hiring for part time, full time seasonal and permanent. Are you customer ... read more

Celebrating Culture Together Once Again! Sunday, October 2 from 1:00pm -4:00pm at Novi High School. read more

One of the most iconic horror characters in pop culture history is coming to Michigan right ... read more

Advance Tickets: Purchase advance tickets online and skip the line (save 30%) at ... read more

Charcoal is set to be smoking and glowing in Novi on Saturday as Big Green Egg grills and their ... read more

Novi hosted its own invitational Saturday at Novi High School and Middle School. Troy captured ... read more

The City of Novi, in our continuing effort to improve the conditions of our natural habitats ... read more

Hundreds of Indian Americans came out to Novi on Saturday in honor of India’s independence. read more

Raise your hand, or margarita glass, if you like tacos with a side of art. If so, get ready for ... read more

Deer scrape season is nearly upon us, which means it’s time to protect vulnerable trees ... read more

Prior to the release of the film "Beast", 12 year old actress from Novi, Leah ... read more

City Hall Selfie Day, sponsored by Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL), is Monday, August ... read more

Do you feel stress melt away when you’re out in the woods? Forest therapy, a free program ... read more

Summer is a time of gorgeous, green foliage. It is a great time to appreciate the beauty of ... read more

The Armenian Community Center of Greater Detroit presented noteworthy books about the Armenian ... read more

The Sakura Novi project near Town Center Road and Grand River is more than 4 years in ... read more

The 37th annual Festival of Chariots, a 1,000 year-old spiritual festival from India, which is ... read more

Novi's Lakeshore Park is on a top playground list. read more

Novi is a member of RRRASOC and residents can take advantage of this free opportunity. read more

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Words of Hope 4 Life has a mission to develop and implement new and innovative ways to ... read more

Eastern cottonwood (Populus deltoides) trees have long been vilified by people suffering from ... read more

Police are urging the public to avoid the area around Interstate 96 and Grand River after ... read more

Novi's downtown is more like a ghost town. A new housing development could give it life. read more

The Battery Show, North America's largest and most comprehensive advanced battery ... read more

St James first Mom2Mom Sale. All proceeds benefit Abigayle Ministries. Entry is $1 and 28 ... read more

Bleisure (business + leisure) Travelers can find balance while attending a conference at ... read more

It’s clear that birds rely on trees and shrubs to survive. They don’t just perch on ... read more

Join us on Saturday June 4th for our Summer Kick-off event at Fuerst Park in Novi. We are ... read more

Butterflies and moths are pretty, interesting, and can be a colorful addition to your yard ... read more

Enjoy delicious food from Slows Bar BQ food truck featuring their signature dishes of pulled ... read more

Since the city has been clearing the buckthorn from Rotary Park, the number of birds visiting ... read more

Several years ago, Jeremia Pilarski saw someone playing with a remote-controlled car in a ... read more

The sun is out, the birds are chirping, and the grass is growing. This also means mowing the ... read more

The City of Novi aims to have a park within a 10-minute walk of all of its residents. read more

Come learn about your City at Novi's Spring Palooza, a free, community open house for the ... read more

A new service being provided by the Novi Public Library will offer residents a way to check out ... read more

Fourteen Oakland County communities, including Novi, have been awarded a total of $1.15 million ... read more

The Red-winged blackbirds are already back. The male goldfinches are gaining their bright ... read more

We know it’s tempting to get outside and prune everything in the yard when spring arrives ... read more

Commemorate the lives of our service members with a patriotic concert and flag honor walk at ... read more

Work is underway to construct an R/C Raceway at Novi Water Tower Park. Learn about where the ... read more

Now open, Bosco Fields is home to multi-purpose sports, athletic and recreational fields with ... read more

Wildlife Woods Park features more than 50 acres of fields and wooded land surrounding two Novi ... read more

Spring is here and Novi will once again celebrate Arbor Day on Friday, April 29, at 2 p.m. in ... read more

Spring is slow in arriving, but thoughts of doing yardwork outdoors abound. This spring, to ... read more

Do you know a teen 13-19 years old looking for a leadership opportunity this summer? MSU ... read more

The Novi Public Library is excited to be bringing a brand new service to Novi residents, NPL ... read more

The City of Novi’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department received a Park ... read more

Residents can start putting their yard waste at the curb starting on Monday, April 4. Yard ... read more

Throughout the City of Novi, there are Automated External Defibrillators (AED) in a variety of ... read more

The City's Parks and Municipal Grounds Management Team recently refurbished the entryway ... read more

Novi will celebrate three decades of Tree City USA status this year, as the City has now been ... read more

The family of Jessica Starr and the Novi Parks Foundation hosted a fundraiser on Sunday for the ... read more

There's an outdoor museum of sorts on the western edge of Novi. Novi's newest park ... read more

Evenings in the Garden is a recurring lecture series on environmental and gardening topics ... read more

Sign up to receive free tree seedlings from the City of Novi! You can help the City of ... read more

This year, Novi will celebrate three decades of Tree City USA status, as it’s now been ... read more

February is an important time to expand your knowledge about key figures and moments in Black ... read more

As we approach spring, shopping aisles are lined with dozens of different fertilizers all ... read more

Join the Starr-Rose family and Novi Parks Foundation at Top Golf in Auburn Hills from 1 ... read more

The MSU Tollgate Farm PAR (Plant-A-Row) Garden is celebrating 20 years of community service ... read more

With the recent surge of interest in home vegetable gardening, more adults, seniors, and ... read more

It's time to get outside! MSU Tollgate Farm Summer Camp Registration is now open! Give your ... read more

Welcome to Michigan winter. It took a while to get here, but we have a good amount of snow and ... read more

The City of Novi and the Novi Community School District take great pride in maintaining an ... read more

Friends of the Rouge invites community members to apply for the upcoming March 2020 Master ... read more

Hiring a specialist without specialized knowledge can be difficult. How can people feel certain ... read more

The City of Novi wants to provide residents with the very best when it comes to programs and ... read more

It's winter in Novi, and the leaves are off the trees. If you happen to do some ... read more

Looking for a special gift for that certain someone? If they love growing their own food ... read more

The Michigan State Fair, LLC recently made a donation of $15,000 to the Novi Parks Foundation ... read more

Visit the Lakeshore Lending Library from now through Feb. 28 and you could win a prize ... read more

Trees growing around homes can beautify the landscape, boost real estate values, and reduce ... read more

Large areas of buckthorn and other woody invasive species will be removed from two sections of ... read more

For years, Michelle Garr would buy her mother slippers as a Christmas gift. It started as a ... read more

A part-time job with a $10,000 bonus seems almost too good to be true. But for the student ... read more

Never pour kitchen fats, oils and grease (FOG) down your sink drain. Pouring or washing FOG ... read more

Jessica Starr-Rose wasn’t someone who craved the spotlight. In fact, she would much ... read more

Kids and adults alike gathered at Twelve Mile Crossing at Fountain Walk Nov. 19 for a special guest. read more

Keep Michigan Beautiful, Inc. (KMB) promotes, provides education, and recognizes beautification ... read more

This October, support Firewood Month by choosing to buy firewood where you burn it to prevent ... read more

It's early fall, and the deer mating season is fast approaching. It’s time to protect ... read more

As fall approaches, and changing tree leaves, asters, goldenrods and chrysanthemums start to ... read more

Work is underway on a pair of projects for two Novi parks. The first is construction of the 12 ... read more

Novi Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services remains among the nation's elite park and ... read more

A splash pad may soon be coming to Novi thanks to the family of former Fox 2 Detroit ... read more

Join the Novi Public Library as we partner with medical health professionals and ... read more

Check out the video created with the help of the SEMCOG, Southeast Michigan Council of ... read more

The Novi Historical Commission is thrilled to be providing programs on a wide range of ... read more

Although 9/11 is recognized as Patriot Day commemorating the victims and heroes from 2001, this ... read more

Oakland County in partnership with the Area Agency on Aging 1-B will be hosting a town hall at ... read more

The Michigan Recreation and Parks Association has a new president with the recent induction of ... read more

As fall approaches, you’re going to start seeing a change in what birds are in your yard ... read more

Library lovers, readers and cinephiles have a new space to check out popular materials on the ... read more

A new inclusive playground built by the city at Ella Mae Power Park has something for everyone, ... read more

Fine art photographer Julia Forrest will be residing in Novi from Aug. 21-Sept. 24 as the Villa ... read more

Consul General Shindo of Japan visited the Novi Public Library on Wednesday, Aug. 20 to take a ... read more

What are you waiting for? Head over to Ella Mae Power Park and give the new playground a test ... read more

A destructive invasive pest is making its way toward Michigan, leaving tree dieback and sticky ... read more

Find something to do in the August-September issue of Engage that is now out! read more

European frog-bit, an invasive aquatic plant, has been found in 17 stormwater ponds, wetlands ... read more

Enjoy lively music throughout the summer from great area bands, brought to you by the Friends ... read more

The Novi Public Library is excited to introduce an innovative piece of technology to Novi ... read more

Novi's first dedicated pickleball courts are now open at Wildlife Woods Park! The four ... read more

DeMaria Building Company, in collaboration with DTE Energy, the Wildlife Habitat Council, Bees ... read more

Michigan Department of Natural Resources is forecasting another bad year for gypsy moth ... read more

Woods and areas near woods are often blooming this time of year with Garlic Mustard’s ... read more

It’s spring!  Time to get to work on your garden, your yard and your trees. A common ... read more

A new, engaging, and interactive way to test your knowledge on whether a material can be reused ... read more

Support the Novi Rotary Foundation's Feed the Need program by donating supplies to the Art ... read more

The Novi Civic Center Atrium Artist for the month of April is the talented Malcolm Wang ... read more

After spending some time with our friends in the City of Farmington, three sculptures from ... read more

Due to its urban forestry efforts in 2020, the City of Novi was recognized as a Tree City USA ... read more

The newly formed Special Outreach Services program moved forward on its first action item on ... read more

The Novi Public Library Café has extended their morning hours to cater to early commuters ... read more

Novi has been actively working to remove trees and shrubs that have taken over some of our ... read more

Girdling roots are roots that encircle the trunk or other roots of a tree and choke off the ... read more

Not that we needed any more examples of just how important mothers are, the coronavirus ... read more

You can attract butterflies and birds in your yard without too much effort. We have created a ... read more

A Rain Garden is constructed to direct rain runoff from hard surfaces such as roofs, driveways ... read more

Peak migration for birds is March to May and August to October from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. Two ... read more

March is National Reading Month and the Novi Public Library is encouraging the Novi community ... read more

MSU Tollgate Farm and Education Center provides hands-on experiences for youth and adults in a ... read more

After months of training at Novi Ice Arena with coach Igor Shpilband, Katarina Wolfkostin and ... read more

Novi residents Jere & Patricia Keyes are celebrating 68 years of marriage on Valentine' ... read more

What is a CSA? Community Supported Agriculture is a system where members buy shares in the ... read more

If a tree falls and no one is around to hear it, does its decaying wood still greatly benefit ... read more

The winter air is chilly, but the reopening of Lakeshore Park in Novi is expected to be warmly ... read more

We welcome back the Civic Center Atrium Artist series with the beautiful work of Stephanie ... read more

MSU Tollgate provides non-formal learning for children, families, and adults, offering the ... read more

The near-40,000 trees that make up the City of Novi’s urban forest provide innumerable ... read more

There’s still work to be done, but Lakeshore Park is finally open! The construction that ... read more

Download Destination, which offers e-books and audiobooks to Novi and 49 libraries in southeast ... read more

Robert and Henry Soboleski play soccer almost year-round when it comes to practices, training ... read more

The Novi Public Library Teen Advisory Board is accepting submissions for a virtual Teen Talent ... read more

Americans are best when they engage in civil conversation with people of opposing views, but ... read more

So, what is this sustainability thing really all about? How do young leaders create positive ... read more

The Tollgate Camp Teen Steward (15-19 yrs) and Tollgate Steward-in-Training (13 ... read more

The Novi Public Library will be holding a MLK Virtual Celebration on Monday, January 18 at 11am ... read more

The whole family is invited to join us this winter for Parks & Recess! Every week has a ... read more

Calling all homeschool or hybrid students in grades 4-8! Registration is now open for the ... read more

Support local businesses this holiday season and shop small! Check out these awesome discounts ... read more

Announcing the MSU Tollgate Farm HomeGrown Gardening Series that takes place virtually at 10 a ... read more

There’s just something about packing the family in the car to drive around town looking ... read more

Join the Novi Public Libary on Zoom or Facebook for a special children and family story time to ... read more

A recent sort of RRRASOC's recycled materials showed that bagged recycling was the largest ... read more

We solemnly swear we are up to no good! Visit the Novi Public Library's Circulation Desk ... read more

The Novi Public Library is looking for small businesses to participate in a virtual shopping ... read more

The MSU Tollgate Farm in Novi is planning on having a drive-through holiday light show. People ... read more

The Novi Public Library's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee will be hosting a ... read more

The local chapter of the National Daughters of the American Revolution will dedicate the grave ... read more

Join Novi Library virtually each month as they Inform, Inspire, and Include through cultural ... read more

In conjunction with the 11th Annual Community Reads, the Novi Public Library is hosting ... read more

Fall is one of the best times to get outside and explore all Novi has to offer. The kids are ... read more

With indoor entertainment venues closed to prevent the spread of COVID-19, many of us have ... read more

September is Library Card Sign Up Month! Whether you already have a Novi library card or have ... read more

Are you interested in livening up your standard staff meeting or special business meeting? The ... read more

The Villa Barr Art Park Artist-in-Residence Susan Timura has created a beautiful piece that is ... read more

The Novi Public Library is excited to present four music programs through the month of ... read more

Approval to construct pickleball courts at Wildlife Woods Park was one of the highlights of ... read more

You are invited to be a part of Tollgate Farm's virtual backyard camp-out! Gather your s ... read more

Spend time exploring the Tollgate bar and pastures virtually while also investigating ... read more

This is the summer to develop resiliency and wilderness skills with MSU Tollgate Farm's ... read more

The deadline to join a team in the Novi Parks Soccer Club is fast approaching. Registration is ... read more

One of the area's many late-summer attractions, the Michigan State Fair announced Friday it ... read more

Throughout the month of July, the Novi Public Library will host a special series on racism ... read more

As a part of MSU Tollgate Farm’s reoccurring lecture series, Evenings in the Garden, we ... read more

Novi Youth Assistance has launched an emergency grant program to help families impacted by COVID-19. read more

Can't wait to return to the movies? Neither can Paul Glantz. read more

MLive went live from Pavilion Shore Park on Sunday night to watch the sunset over Walled Lake. read more

Novi Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services is ramping up programming and is eager to get ... read more

Although we are deeply saddened with the idea that we won't have any campers at MSU ... read more

The enhancements at Lakeshore Park are back in motion after a lengthy delay due to the COVID-19 ... read more

What is a steward? A steward is someone whose responsibility it is to take care of something ... read more

Are you 10-14 years old? Do you love the outdoors? Join us for a free Winged Wonders Virtual ... read more

The talent of our Novi High School students is typically on full display inside the Novi Civic ... read more

As part of its bicentennial celebration, Oakland County donated 5,000 oak saplings to not-for ... read more

Playgrounds in Novi - like the Tim Pope Memorial Play Structure that is pictured - are now ... read more

Novi Library is creating a collection of reflections on this important historical moment for ... read more

The Novi Public Library has started planning the reopening phases for its building. Below is a ... read more

Novi Parks is calling all gamers! We are offering eSports Rec Leagues starting the week of June ... read more

A few of our favorite dance classes are going virtual! Find more information and get registered ... read more

Novi Parks Soccer Club is forming select level teams for the 2020-21 soccer year! Select teams ... read more

The staff of the Novi Public Library have been hard at work creating a new podcast for library ... read more

Can you imagine your story? Join NPL’s Summer Reading Challenge and imagine all the ... read more

Mayor Bob Gatt hosted a Memorial Day Ceremony earlier this morning to honor and remember all ... read more

A beautiful weekend is on the horizon and everyone is surely eager to get outside and enjoy the ... read more

We hope you will make time to join us Monday as we go "live" at 9am on Facebook for ... read more

Novi Parks is calling all runners, walkers, and joggers to join us for the Novi Memorial Day ... read more

Novi Parks is happy to announce that they will be starting paid virtual fitness classes. The ... read more

Coach Jo from Leisure Unlimited is back to show us how to properly pass the volleyball. Check ... read more

It's that time of year again. Residents are freshening up their tree mulch, and most are ... read more

MSU Tollgate Farm finds itself in uncharted territory as we navigate the fallout of the COVID ... read more

With no school, no after-school activities and no sports teams to play on, keeping our children ... read more

One thing that has stayed consistent through the "Stay Home, Stay Safe" order is the ... read more

The trees and flowers are beginning to bloom, bringing a new season of discovery and beauty to ... read more

Julie Farkas understood there were going to be some challenges when the doors opened to the ... read more

Surely everyone’s imaginations have been put to use over these last several months as we ... read more

Each year, the United States generates about 260 million tons of trash – that’s ... read more

It’s times like these where we need each other more than ever. It’s why we still ... read more

The City is now making it possible for private residents, homeowners' associations and ... read more

Welcome back to our special At-Home Sports Series featuring the Pistons Academy! Now its ... read more

The next Nature. Nurture. Novi program is called Spread Some Shade: The Benefits of Planting ... read more

The four-acre Villa Barr property, previously owned by David Barr and dancer Beth Dwaihy Barr ... read more

We love that the Novi Concert Band is still connecting us with music! Check out Diran ... read more

Keep your karate skills sharp or learn something new in this video provided by the Family Self ... read more

Let's get creative with our snacks today! Arrange it to make an animal, flower, favorite ... read more

For our next installment of the At-Home Sports Series, check out these Pickleball drills ... read more

Are you suffering from an ache or pain? Have you had your surgery postponed? Are you unable to ... read more

Novi residents can help protect the City’s trees from the deadly oak wilt disease by ... read more

We are excited to share that MSU Tollgate Farm will be offering a free virtual summer camp ... read more

The City of Novi’s “Sterling” urban forestry program has become one of just ... read more

Missing our Stretch & Strength class? Check out this short video created by Jo for some ... read more

Get ready for another session with Marv Fox and Meticulous Basketball. It is a part of our At ... read more

For those individuals looking to take a chair yoga class, here's a recorded Chair Yoga ... read more

The Novi Concert Band is still finding ways to share their music with us. Check out ... read more

Running out of ideas to keep the kids busy? Here's a new craft where you can make colored ... read more

Today's sensory play idea? A bucket of colorful spaghetti worms! You can find most of the ... read more

What better time than the present to get your spring cleaning tackled. Get the family involved, ... read more

For those individuals looking to take a yoga class, here's a recorded Hatha Yoga video ... read more

Our latest At-Home Sports Series brings you a KidzCric Mini-Clinic! read more

Join us for a virtual campout on the Novi Parks Facebook page! Set up a tent in your living ... read more

Our April Atrium Artist, Malcolm Wang, loves using his art to make people feel happy. He ... read more

Make a water bottle sun catcher by recycling plastic bottles with this great recycled art ... read more

Do you need an excuse to go for a nice woodland wander? Do you love gardening and want to yield ... read more

Now more than ever it is important to take care of yourself and others while each of us stays ... read more

Quarantined in her Novi apartment, Julie Cox wanted to lift the spirits of those surrounding ... read more

Beaumont Urgent Care now offers virtual urgent care visits. If you have a cough, sore throat ... read more

As the nation rallies to support the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, ITC Michigan is ... read more

Every day at Tollgate Summer Farm Camp is an exciting adventure! During these difficult times ... read more

The Family Self Defense Center has generously put together a short video covering Karate basics ... read more

Our next At-Home Sports Series features Coach Laine Nakfoor. She coaches our Boys 2008 & ... read more

Continuing our At-Home Sports Series is Coach Todd Beyer. Join him in doing a few tennis games ... read more

Stay active and continue working on your skills at home with our At-Home Sports Series! Coach ... read more

In response to the Stay Safe, Stay Home Order issued by Governor Whitmer, the staff at Novi ... read more

We are temporarily closed until 3/31 but ready to help you on your fitness journey today! Join ... read more

The Family Self Defense Center is proud to celebrate its 28 year anniversary and is especially ... read more

The Learning Experience is More than just a daycare, we are a leading provider of childcare ... read more

TOILET PAPER, DISINFECTANT, WIPES, & MORE! Global Office Solutions was started and has been ... read more

While the coronavirus idles schools and businesses, the pandemic has revved up Meals on Wheels ... read more

Interested in being one of the Novi Public Library's Summer 2020 Teen Leader Volunteers ... read more

After much consideration, and following the guidance of Gov. Whitmer's Emergency ... read more

Novi Youth Assistance is looking for dedicated adults to mentor Novi school children through ... read more

A breakfast of pancakes and maple syrup is a traditional favorite; but, usually maple syrup is ... read more

The City of Novi Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department is receiving grant funding ... read more

This Novi dream home is a new construction featuring an open floor plan and a two-story ... read more

The Novi Public Library recently unveiled a new ping pong table in Teen Space! The Library ... read more

The Oakland County Cooperative Invasive Species Management Areas (CISMA) have received $205,200 ... read more

Welcome to Novi.org!What’s Novi.org you ask? It’s a game changer for the City of ... read more

Jessica Mistak knows the situation all too well. It’s a Friday night and she’s ... read more

The power of volunteerism is strong in Novi. We have dedicated residents who freely give of ... read more

Matt Heslop stands behind the counter of the Novi Public Library’s new café with a smile ... read more

Could laughing and the sounds of children playing begin coming from an empty plaza on Novi Road ... read more

As soon as the ball splashed through the net, he turned to the crowd with his arms ... read more

In this episode of Beyond Books, we find out what changes are coming to the youth play area at ... read more