Oakland Drive / Winchell Neighborhood
  • Home
  • 2024-25 Speaker Series
  • NEIGH. PLAN
  • "WALK" Urban Nature Route
    • "WALK" Urban Nature Route :: Kleinstuck Preserve
    • "WALK" Urban Nature Route :: Woods Lake Park
    • "WALK" Urban Nature Route :: Kensington (Lake) Park
    • "WALK" Urban Nature Route :: N. and S. Glen Park
    • "WALK" Urban Nature Route :: Canyon Park
    • "WALK" Urban Nature Route :: Hillside Park
    • "WALK" Urban Nature Route :: Asylum Lake Preserve
  • JOIN the Association
  • Contact Us
  • Neighborhood Issues
    • Traffic Calming
    • Natural Features Protection (NFP) Overlay
    • Glen Park
    • Deer
    • Imagine Kalamazoo 2025
    • Public Safety
    • Consumers Energy: Tree Cutting/Easements
    • Asylum Lk. - BTR2 Runoff
    • Vermeulen Property
    • Stadium Lighting
  • Association Information
  • Resource Links
  • BUSINESS MEMBERS - Resource Page
  • Governance
  • ODWNA Meeting Minutes
    • ODWNA Meeting Minutes - 2024-25
    • ODWNA Meeting Minutes - 2023-24
    • ODWNA Meeting Minutes - 2022-23
    • ODWNA Meeting Minutes - 2021-22
    • ODWNA Meeting Minutes - 2020-21
    • ODWNA Meeting Minutes - 2019-20
    • ODWNA Meeting Minutes - 2018-19
    • ODWNA Meeting Minutes - 2017-18
    • ODWNA Meeting Minutes - 2016-17
    • ODWNA Meeting Minutes - 2015-16
    • ODWNA Meeting Minutes - 2014-15
    • ODWNA Meeting Minutes - 2013-14
    • ODWNA Meeting Minutes - 2012-13
    • ODWNA Meeting Minutes - 2011-12
  • Home
  • 2024-25 Speaker Series
  • NEIGH. PLAN
  • "WALK" Urban Nature Route
    • "WALK" Urban Nature Route :: Kleinstuck Preserve
    • "WALK" Urban Nature Route :: Woods Lake Park
    • "WALK" Urban Nature Route :: Kensington (Lake) Park
    • "WALK" Urban Nature Route :: N. and S. Glen Park
    • "WALK" Urban Nature Route :: Canyon Park
    • "WALK" Urban Nature Route :: Hillside Park
    • "WALK" Urban Nature Route :: Asylum Lake Preserve
  • JOIN the Association
  • Contact Us
  • Neighborhood Issues
    • Traffic Calming
    • Natural Features Protection (NFP) Overlay
    • Glen Park
    • Deer
    • Imagine Kalamazoo 2025
    • Public Safety
    • Consumers Energy: Tree Cutting/Easements
    • Asylum Lk. - BTR2 Runoff
    • Vermeulen Property
    • Stadium Lighting
  • Association Information
  • Resource Links
  • BUSINESS MEMBERS - Resource Page
  • Governance
  • ODWNA Meeting Minutes
    • ODWNA Meeting Minutes - 2024-25
    • ODWNA Meeting Minutes - 2023-24
    • ODWNA Meeting Minutes - 2022-23
    • ODWNA Meeting Minutes - 2021-22
    • ODWNA Meeting Minutes - 2020-21
    • ODWNA Meeting Minutes - 2019-20
    • ODWNA Meeting Minutes - 2018-19
    • ODWNA Meeting Minutes - 2017-18
    • ODWNA Meeting Minutes - 2016-17
    • ODWNA Meeting Minutes - 2015-16
    • ODWNA Meeting Minutes - 2014-15
    • ODWNA Meeting Minutes - 2013-14
    • ODWNA Meeting Minutes - 2012-13
    • ODWNA Meeting Minutes - 2011-12
WALK Nature Route
Adopt A Drain
Report Traffic Issues
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
2025 ODWNA Annual Summary

Curious about what the ODWNA does? The Board of Directors compiled an annual summary of the Association's activities, finances, and board member roles. Take a look, and let us know what you're dreaming up for the neighborhood here!

Picture
13th Annual Neighborhood Car Show Rescheduled
Date: Thursday, July 17
New Location: Disciples of Christ Church, 2208 Winchell Ave.

Time: 7:00 - 8:15 pm


The ODWNA invites you to come out, meet up with your neighbors, and see some cool classic cars! We're excited to welcome back our sponsor, Ric & Stan's Car Wash. Grab a slice from our local fave, Camzie's Pizza, and a sweet treat from the neighborhood's own Ice Cream Social. Check out a KDPS fire truck, and meet members of the K9 unit.

New this year, a suggested donation of $10 will help us cover the costs associated with the event, and fund projects in the coming year.  While you admire the cars, take a moment to let us know what you love about and dream for this neighborhood. Poster boards, comment cards, and QR codes will be available.

Enter your vehicle for free, onsite between 6-7pm
If you have any questions, email us HERE


Picture
Winchell Native Plant Enthusiasts Garden Tour
Want to learn more about Michigan Native Plants? Attend a FREE garden tour on Monday, July 14 at 6:30 pm. The tour starts at 2502 Waite Avenue and we will walk together to six gardens featuring native plants. Refreshments will be served at the final stop on the tour. Total walking distance is less than a mile. Can't make it on the 14th? Feel free to enjoy the tour on your own!


Picture
Stewards of Glen Park South
Clean Up & Planting Days - Volunteers Welcome!

Glen Park South is located off Kensington Ave. (between Ferdon & Wellington). The Stewards are part of Kzoo Parks Adopt A Park program                      
Next workday:
  • Saturday, July 12, 10a-Noon, General Work Day 
No rain dates - Dress for work and the weather - Bring your own work gloves and bug spray.
 
​Questions?  Email Karin ​



Picture
Kalamazoo Watershed Stormwater Education Survey

The Kalamazoo Stormwater Working Group is looking to understand the effectiveness of their stormwater education efforts, and you can help by filling out this quick survey.


Native Plants

Native Plants "Cheat Sheet" - Download HERE a "cheat sheet" of native plant information for our area, as well as other valuable resources.

Local Native Plant Sales (click on the links for details):
  • Kalamazoo Conservation District Seedling Sale
  • Van Buren Conservation District Seedling Sale
  • Kalamazoo River Watershed Council

Oakland Drive-Winchell Neighborhood Plan
APPROVED By City Commission 6/1/20
You can download the FINAL approved plan HERE


As always, feel free to email us with your thoughts for the neighborhood!
NEXT NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETING
Wednesday September 17, 2025
7:00pm

Third Christian Reformed Church, 2400 Winchell Ave.
The ODWNA does not hold Association meetings in June, July, or August

CITY NEWS

Picture
Kalamazoo Farmers’ Market
The Kalamazoo Farmers Market (1204 Bank Street) opened for the 2025 season on Saturday, May 3.

The market will be open every Saturday, May through October (7am to 1pm) and in November through the 22nd (8am to 1pm). A mini weekday market will be available every Tuesday and Thursday (8am to 1pm) from June 3 through October 9. There will also be special Thursday night market events (5pm to 10pm) on June 19, July 17, August 21, and September 18. 
The Market will be open as construction continues on the new Multipurpose Building located on site. More information on the Kalamazoo Farmers’ Market HERE


Picture
Composting in Kalamazoo Just Got Easier
You can now drop off food scraps at locations around the city as part of a new pilot program. It’s a simple step with a big environmental impact. Let’s turn food waste into something good! Full details HERE.


Picture

Kalamazoo Public Schools Job Fairs

Kalamazoo Public Schools is hosting several job recruitment fairs in the month of July. All fairs will be held at the KPS Administration building, 1220 Howard St.
  • Secretaries: Monday, July 14, 9a-12p
  • Paraprofessionals: Monday, July 21, 9a-12p
  • Paraprofessionals: Wednesday, July 23, 1-4p
Positions are also open for teachers, bus drivers, campus safety, food service, and more. For more information, visit the KPS Jobs page, or call (269) 337-0177.


2025 City Clean Up Info.
  • Brush Collection: Ends after October - Returns in May
  • Bulk Trash: (March, June, September, December)
  • EPS Foam & Electronics Recycling (April, July, October, December)
  • FREE Scrap Tire Recycling: Appt. Required, sign up @ website
Details can be found in the City's View From The Curb​

Recycle Coach App
FREE App For Personalized Trash, 
Recycling Info. And More!
The City of Kalamazoo has launched of a mobile app (iPhone & Android) containing all of the information residents need to know about residential trash and recycling services, tailored specifically to your neighborhood.

​The app is available for Android and iPhone users and can be downloaded from the App Store and Google Play for free by searching for “Recycle Coach”

Kalamazoo County Smart911 Available
Smart911 is a free service that allows individuals and families to sign up online to provide key information to 9-1-1 call takers during an emergency.
Smart911 allows citizens to create a Safety Profile at   www.smart911.com for their household that includes any information they want 9-1-1 and response teams to have in the event of an emergency. When a citizen makes an emergency call, their Safety Profile is automatically displayed to the 9-1-1 call taker, allowing them to send the right response teams to the right location with the right information.

Connect With City Government
  • General Questions / Comments (269) 337-8000 or 3-1-1 within city limits -or- Solve a Problem with 311
  • Foundation For Excellence website
  • IK 2035: www.ImagineKalamazoo.com
  • Sign up for the City's eNewsletter

Neighborhood/City Construction Projects
  • Current City projects
  • Current Site Plans under review
Picture

ODWNA Statement of Purpose
  • Preserve and enhance the neighborhood living concept in the area via the Oakland Drive-Winchell Neighborhood Plan.
  • Protect the natural beauty of the area.
  • Encourage the beautification, physical well-being and neighborhood spirit of the residential area.
  • Constructively assist the Kalamazoo City and County Planning Commissions.
  • Provide a forum for open and frank discussion of different points of view on neighborhood development.
  • Provide for communication on matters of neighborhood interest to residents.

The Oakland Drive-Winchell Neighborhood Association was founded in 1973 in response to the City of Kalamazoo's proposal to widen Oakland Drive, which would have required the removal of many trees.

ODWNA Board Members
President
 -
Stephanie Watkins
Vice President - Barry Olson
Treasurer - Jim Freeman
Secretary - Chris Bovid
Past President - Chris Shook


Board Members at-large:
Rachel Bennett
Todd Ellis
Ellen Foley
​Paul Scott

Picture
[email protected]
ODWNA ~ 2925 Oakland Drive, #105 ~ Kalamazoo, Michigan 49008