Oakland County Commissioner Eric Wilson said a talk went well May 8 between Oakland County Parks and Lake Orion Schools, about the county possibly becoming involved with the Moose Tree Nature Preserve.
Wilson sat in on the discussion, and said he was pleased with how things were progressing.
‘It was very positive,? he said of the conversation between OC Parks Executive Director Dan Stencil and Lake Orion Schools Assistant Superintendent of Instruction and Curriculum David Beiter.
‘It’s a wonderful asset to the community,? Wilson said of Moose Tree. ‘It’s a great facility, and it enhances the quality of life for Orion Township.
‘As commissioner, I’ve told them I will do whatever they need me to do to help this along,? he said.
The school district’s next step will be sending their written proposal to the parks, who will have a chance to analyze it and make a recommendation back.
Moose Tree is located next to Webber Elementary School on Clarkston Road, and is adjacent to the county-owned Orion Oaks Park.
The school district had previously listed Moose Tree as a possible budget cut, to be used as an early childhood site.