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Local Juneteenth Celebrations

...Metro Detroit Juneteenth Celebrations:https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2021/06/01/juneteenth-in-metro-detroit-check-list-of-events-here/ Juneteenth Jubilee Stroll on the Historic Avenue of Fashion: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/juneteenth-jubilee-stroll-on-the-historic-avenue-of-fashion-tickets-141540201553 Harper Woods Celebration: https://www.candgnews.com/news/harper-woods-to-host-juneteenth-celebration-120698 List of more celebrations in Detroit: https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CAFC_enUS936US936&sxsrf=ALeKk01hZA6guENZH__ep2WSEQ699dyTZA:1622035419885&lei=20uuYNnRNc_RtQaMx7GoCg&q=juneteenth+detroit+2021&biw=1536&bih=754&ibp=htl;events&rciv=evn&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjsg-vCuefwAhVMVc0KHX5WDboQ5bwDMAB6BAgIEAE#fpstate=tldetail&htidocid=L2F1dGhvcml0eS9ob3Jpem9uL2NsdXN0ZXJlZF9ldmVudC8yMDIxLTA2LTE5fDE1NDQ5Mjc4NjM4MDg0NTY0OQ%3D%3D&htivrt=events&mid=/g/11px3zcv7z WASHTENAW COUNTY Buy Black Juneteenth Pop-Up Shop: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/buy-black-juneteenth-pop-up-shop-tickets-153625914245 OAKLAND COUNTY Juneteenth Family Reunion – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/juneteenth-family-reunion-tickets-153093038399...

Full-Time Positions Open at Huron-Clinton Metroparks

The Huron-Clinton Metroparks understands that their internal landscape currently lacks diversity. They are looking to cast a wider net and draw a diverse pool of highly qualified applicants for full time positions that are currently open. “While we are proud...

Harnessing the Potential of Lawns

...with your personal aesthetic preferences or HOA guidelines. Tending to native plants with a slightly elevated mowing height encourages deep root development, enhancing soil vitality and resilience against drought.   For more information: https://www.canr.msu.edu/resources/smart_lawns_for_pollinators https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/publications/pdfs/huntingwildlifehabitat/landowners_guide/habitat_mgmt/backyard/Grass_Ground_Cover.htm https://xerces.org/pollinator-conservation/yards-and-gardens https://wildseedproject.net/2017/01/native-groundcovers-beauty-biodiversity-ground-level/ https://www.prairienursery.com/plants-seeds/native-plants/groundcover-plants.html https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/yard-garden/xeriscaping-ground-cover-plants-7-230/ https://www.a2gov.org/departments/Parks-Recreation/NAP/Native-Plants/Pages/NativePlants.aspx...

Bird of the Week: American Crow

...example, crows can fasten tools, understand analogies, exercise self-control and like to play – all signs of what humans would call intelligence. This article from Natural Habitat Adventures has more about crow intelligence: https://www.nathab.com/blog/crows-are-as-intelligent-as-a-seven-year-old-child/ To hear crow calls visit: https://www.bird-sounds.net/american-crow/...

Bird of the Week: Baltimore Oriole

...inches deep, with a small opening on top and a bulging bottom chamber, where her eggs will rest. To find out more about how Baltimore Orioles build their hanging nests, visit https://www.audubon.org/news/how-orioles-build-those-incredible-hanging-nests To hear oriole songs and calls visit https://www.bird-sounds.net/baltimore-oriole/?type1648...

Bird of the Week: Tree Swallow

...are great insect eaters. If you place a nest box on your property, it is best to put up two, about ten feet apart. Nest box plans can be found here: https://www.audubon.org/news/how-build-bluebird-nest-box. To hear Tree Swallow songs and calls: https://www.bird-sounds.net/tree-swallow/....

The Fiery Fix

...Michigan’s landscapes. These burns embody a harmonious fusion of traditional wisdom and contemporary management practices, underscoring the enduring significance of fire in shaping and sustaining ecosystems. Interested in reading more? Check out these resources: https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/managing-resources/forestry/fire/prescribed-fire-explained https://www.fs.usda.gov/features/professionals-prepare-for-prescribed-burn https://www.forestsandrangelands.gov/documents/strategy/natl-cohesive-wildland-fire-mgmt-strategy-addendum-update-2023.pdf https://www.fs.usda.gov/managing-land/fire https://www.nps.gov/articles/what-is-a-prescribed-fire.htm https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/biomes/succession.html...

Current Projects & Improvements

...Creek Lake. Approved conceptual drawings can be found in the November 2019 board packet at https://www.metroparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/11_November-2019.pdf?x91894 starting on page 142.   [foogallery id=”61778″] Maple Beach Kensington Metropark Maple Beach at Kensington Metropark will be receiving some upgrades through two projects...

Bird of the Week: Belted Kingfisher

...lake or river. Both the male and the female help in excavating a horizontal tunnel, three to six feet long with a nest chamber at the end. Click the following link to hear the Belted Kingfisher’s rattle like call: https://www.bird-sounds.net/belted-kingfisher/...

Lake St. Clair Metropark

...with transfers or pushing the wheelchair on the beach. Before use or rental, please view the video DeBug All-Terrain Beach Wheelchair Demonstration Video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2ilssiusHk. The All-Terrain Beach Chair is recommended for ages 9 and up. Children must be accompanied...

Huron-Clinton Metroparks Seeks Public Input to Guide New Regional Water Safety Initiative

...the development of this regional plan, please reach out to Nina Kelly, Metroparks Chief of Planning and Development, at nina.kelly@metroparks.com. [1] https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm6319a2.htm?s_cid=mm6319a2_w#tab [2] https://www.usaswimming.org/parents/learn-to-swim [3] https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm6319a2.htm?s_cid=mm6319a2_w#tab [4] https://www.usaswimming.org/parents/learn-to-swim [5] Five County region includes Livingston, Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne counties....

Black History Month

...Virtual Tours https://www.thecityinstitute.com/public-tours#schedule Join the City Institute for Live Virtual Tours to learn more about the past and present of the city of Detroit.   Spring/Summer 2022 – Detroit Underground Railroad Walking Tour https://citytourdetroit.com/tour/incredible-journey-to-midnight-detroit-underground-railroad-walking-tour/ Step back in time to 19th-century...

Indian Springs Metropark

...labyrinth, hillside slide and other climbing features. The playground area for kids ages 5-12 has a large cabled net climber and a rock climbing wall. All playground equipment is on engineered wood fiber (wood mulch) safety surfacing. Located nearby is...

Metroparks Foundation Raises Funds for Field Trips

...National Anthem singer, Darren McCarty, former Detroit Red Wings player, Willie Horton, Detroit Tigers Legend and Trevor Thompson, Reporter/Host at Fox Sports Net Detroit. Featured speaker at the Awards Reception will be Detroit Tigers legend, Willie Horton, who was part...

Wild Wednesday: Fall-Planted Native Plants Have Many Benefits

...sediments and pollutants from that water. These same extensive root systems can reduce erosion as they form a net that helps keep soil in place and the leaves and plant material above the soil slows water movement from precipitation and...
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