LEARN ABOUT WHERE YOU LIVE.
What’s better than exploring nature? Learning about it. No, seriously. Understanding the region’s natural and cultural history helps us live in greater harmony with the world around us. Welcome to our 25,000 acre classroom: The Huron-Clinton Metroparks. With an array of educational programs and interpretive staff to do the teaching. They’re your Metroparks. Come for the fun; stay for the learning. Or the other way around.
INTERPRETIVE CENTERS
Here at the Metroparks, our Interpretive Services Department brings the story of Southeast Michigan alive with a variety of on-site, off-site and school programs. We’re known as one of the country’s leading – and largest – interpretive programs, with ten interpretive facilities and three mobile learning centers.
Our programs support the Common Core Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts and Math (STREAM) and Michigan Science Standards curriculum. Every year, we reach thousands of Southeast Michigan children, families, groups and schools through field trips, summer camps, scout, homeschool, educational and holiday programs.
Where do you go when you want to do some learning at the Metroparks? Start with our Interpretive Centers. We’ve got 10 of them across our parks, staffed by members of the Metroparks Interpretive Department. Our Interpretive Centers include:
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ACTIVITY CENTER
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ENVIRONMENTAL DISCOVERY CENTER
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FARM CENTER
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NATURE CENTER
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MARSHLANDS MUSEUM
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NATURE CENTER
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NATURE CENTER
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NATURE CENTER
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FARM CENTER
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HISTORIC CENTER
At our Interpretive Centers, you’ll find plenty of information about local wildlife and their habitats, flora, cultural history, farm life, nature trails and other park amenities, as well as a full schedule of Metroparks educational programs. You can also book field trips for your class or school.
The Metroparks Interpretive Centers also make great locations for hosting your events, from birthday parties to family reunions to corporate offsite events. We have a wide range of facilities and an experienced team to help make your event a success. Click here to learn more about booking your event.
SCHOOL PROGRAMS & FIELD TRIPS
When it comes to school time in Southeast Michigan, there are two rules to remember: Everyone loves a field trip to the Huron-Clinton Metroparks. And everyone loves an in-school program hosted by the Metroparks Interpretive Department.
What topics do we cover? Wildlife, natural science, environment, ecology, climate, farm life, regional history. And that’s just to start. Most Metroparks programs support the Common Core Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts and Math (STREAM) and Michigan Science Standards curriculum in content, methodology and technology use.
Field Trips
In-school Programs
Homeschool Programs
Homeschool isn’t just for home. Not when you can take your lessons out to the Metroparks. It’s the best place to learn about science, nature, the environment … and more. At the Interpretive Centers, homeschool groups are welcome to register for any of the topics covered in our educational program guide. We can also customize programs for your specific needs; just talk to our Interpretive staff to work with your group on scheduling a program.
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MOBILE LEARNING CENTERS
Supporting our in-school programs and community outreach are the three Metroparks Mobile Learning Centers. These vehicles – and the Interpreters who accompany them – are equipped to provide a wide variety of educational programs, including specialized programming for preschool students and our unique schoolyard ecosystem exploration for upper elementary through high school. Our teams enhance any event with live animal demonstrations, hands-on activities, arts and crafts and more.
Whether you’re responsible for a school that’s looking for a program for your class, a library looking to host a community program, a senior center looking to entertain your residents, or even a community festival/event, we can bring the learning – and fun – to you. Click here to explore mobile learning center programs, in our Educational Program Guide. For more information, simply complete the form below and a Community Outreach Interpreter will be in touch.
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EDUCATIONAL GRANTS
As part of our commitment to supporting education in Southeast Michigan, the Metroparks offer a variety of educational grant opportunities.
Free Field Trips - Four County Community Foundation
Funded through a grant from the Four County Community Foundation, we are offering free experiential field trips to public schools in:
- Lapeer County – Almont, Attica, Dryden, Metamora, and Imlay Townships
- Macomb County – Armada, Bruce, Ray, Richmond, Shelby, and Washington Townships
- Oakland County – Addison, Brandon, Oakland, and Oxford Townships
- St. Clair County – Berlin, Emmett, Mussey, and Riley Townships
Classes will receive FREE field trips, including program and transportation to either Stony Creek or Wolcott Mill Metropark. Hands-on, enrichment experiences that provide real-world context and give new meaning to concepts related to agriculture, history, nature and science will be offered. For schools that are unable to take field trips due to pandemic restrictions, new outreach programs to the schools will be made available. The project will run the duration of the 2023 – 2024 school year or until all funds have been designated for use.
Stony Creek and Wolcott Mill Metropark grant funded field trips are full.
Free Virtual Master Rain Gardener Classes - EPA-GLRI Grant
In this five-week class, you will learn how to design your own rain garden! Rain Gardens filter and cool stormwater so that our streams and rivers run clean. Join us to receive step-by-step instruction to create your garden, protecting your home against flooding and helping the birds and butterflies. And in the process, you will become a neighborhood expert!
Participants must attend all five classes and plant or adopt a rain garden to earn their Master Rain Gardener certificate, sign, and t-shirt. Classes are held virtually, along with one rain garden in-person tour date for a more hands-on learning experience (tours are optional). Classes will be held Thursdays beginning January 25 and running through February 22.
This class is held in partnership with the Metro Detroit Master Rain Gardeners Group, Washtenaw County, Friends of the Rouge, Friends of the Detroit River, the Clinton River Watershed Council, Huron River Watershed Council, Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner, River Raisin Watershed Council, Friends of the Detroit River and Alliance of Downriver Watersheds.
Full scholarships are funded through a grant from EPA – Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Grant: Protecting Lake Erie Marsh and Waters are available for residents in the following zip codes: Detroit (48209, 48217), Ecorse (48229), Inkster (48141), Lincoln Park (48146), Melvindale (48122), River Rouge (48218), Riverview (48193), Romulus (48174), Taylor (48180). Email Jill Martin (jill.martin@metroparks.com) for scholarship details.
Ages: Adults 18 and up.
Time: 10 a.m. – Noon
Cost: $89 Early Bird Rate ($145 after January 9). FREE for residents in specific zip codes listed above.
Location: Virtual with In-Person Tours
Pre-registration is required. To register please visit: https://therouge.org/master-rain-gardener/
If you have questions or to see if you qualify for a full scholarship, email jill.martin@metroparks.com or call 810-227-2757 x6067.
Get Out And Learn
Get Out And Learn offers scholarships to cover transportation (up to $500) for in-person field trips or outreach programs at your school. All program fees are included in the scholarship in addition to the cost of transportation (up to $500) to and from a Metropark. Qualifying schools must have of their building data reflect counts of at least 50% economically disadvantaged according to the Center for Educational Performance and Information.
To be reimbursed for transportation expenses through the scholarship, please submit the following items:
- Finance Department’s Contact Information: This should include the contact information for a member of your school’s community district finance department.
- W-9 Form: Request this form from your school’s community district finance office. Submit to tracy.houser@metroparks.com.
- Certificate of Insurance: Obtain this from your school’s community district finance office. Submit to tracy.houser@metroparks.com.
- Invoice: Obtain this from your school’s community district finance office. Submit invoices to ap@metroparks.com.
You can typically find the Finance Department’s contact information on your school’s community district website, often under the “Departments” section. Look for the accounts payable or accounts receivable department for the appropriate contact person. Please submit a copy of the certificate of insurance and W-9 form to tracy.houser@metroparks.com.
Wheels To Woods
Wheels To Woods provides funding to PreK-12 schools and other youth groups to cover transportation costs for educational field trips to nearby forests or forest products companies. Any PreK-12 school in Michigan is eligible to apply. Wheels To Woods reimburses actual transportation costs up to $350 per bus and $1,000 per school. Click here to learn more and to apply.
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VIRTUAL RESOURCES
You’ll also find a wealth of educational information right here at Metroparks.com. From our library of videos to worksheets, DIY crafts, science experiments and much more, we provide teachers and parents plenty of opportunities to share the love of nature, animals and science with kids of all ages.
Bird Of The Week
The Huron-Clinton Metroparks are a haven for birders because of the variety of our habitats. And because we provide waypoints for literally hundreds of bird species. Follow us on social media (#HCMetroparks) or read our Bird Of The Week Blog to learn more about the birds you’ll find in Southeast Michigan. Or go on a bird search at any of the Metroparks and share your sightings by tagging us and using #BirdOfTheWeek.
Dear Kevin
Got a question about wildlife, nature or the Metroparks? Be sure to ask “Dear Kevin.” Who’s Kevin? He’s Kevin Arnold, our Southern District Interpretive Service Supervisor. And he’s here to answer your questions about regional habitats, animals, native plant species, science, agriculture and regional history. Just send your questions to DearKevin@metroparks.com. Kevin posts questions and answers on our Facebook and Instagram stories, so be sure to follow us.
Educational Activities To Do At Home With Kids
- All About Trees
- Animals of Oakwoods Metropark Word Search
- Find and Count Pond Creatures
- Frog Identifier/Caller (From Froggyvoice.com)
- Hibernation Songs and Activities
- How Do Animals Spend the Winter
- Make a Mokuk
- Make A Leaf Man
- Melt-An-Ice Cube Game
- Plant Life Cycles
- Predator/Prey Adventure Crossword | Answers
- Tree Rings
- Turtle Puppet and Play
- Wildflowers of Oakwoods Metropark Word Search
- Winter Walk: Animal Tracks
- Word Scramble
Preschool Pre-program Packets
Educational Programming Video Series
Animals
- Beavers Along The Trail – Take a virtual trip with us and learn about the beavers that live in Oakwoods Metropark!
- Deer Along The Trail – Take a virtual trip with us and learn about the deer that live in your Metroparks.
- Egg Anatomy – Let’s take a closer look at what makes up an egg!
- Eggs and Chicks – Watch baby chicks hatch from their eggs!
- Feeding Helga The Tiger Salamander – It’s feeding time for Helga the tiger salamander!
- Feeding Snappy The Snapping Turtle – It’s feeding time for Snappy the snapping turtle!
- Foxes of Michigan – Join your Metroparks to learn about the two fox species we have here in Michigan!
- Get To Know Michigan Turtles – Learn all about MI Turtles and see how you can help a turtle cross the road safely!
- Meet Bud and Buster The Belgian Draft Horses – Watch with us as you learn about Belgian Draft Horses!
- Meet Felix The American Toad – Learn about this toad species, its characteristics, their call and more!
- Meet Lucky The Blanding’s Turtle – Join us in learning all about blanding’s turtles!
- Meet Radar the Great Horned Owl – Join us to learn about Oakwood’s resident Great Horned Owl, Radar.
- Meet Severus The Corn Snake – Watch with us as you learn about corn snakes!
- Meet The Awesome Opossum – Watch with us and learn about these fascinating marsupials!
- Meet The Eastern Box Turtle – Join your Metroparks and meet the eastern box turtle!
- Meet The Eastern Fox Snake – Join your Metoparks in learning about the eastern fox snake!
- Meet Woody The Wood Turtle – Join your Metroparks in learning about wood turtles!
- Preschool Turtle Time – Join your Metroparks as we have fun learning about turtles!
- Wolf vs Coyote – Join your Metroparks in learning about Michigan’s Wolf and Coyote!
Bird Feeding
- Bird Feeding with Karen: Intro
- Bird Feeding with Karen: Sunflower Feeders
- Bird Feeding with Karen: Suet Feeders
- Bird Feeding with Karen: Peanut Feeders
- Bird Feeding with Karen: Baffles
- Bird Feeding with Karen: Mealworms
Birds
- Basics of Bird Identification – Learn the basics of how to identify different birds you might see or hear.
- Birding & eBird – Join your Metroparks in learning more about birding and how to use eBird!
- Learn All About Ranger the Red Tailed Hawk – See why Ranger’s home is at your Metroparks.
- Look at the “Purdy” Eggs: Part 1 – Look at our extensive egg collection from Michigan ornithologist William Purdy.
- Look at the “Purdy” Eggs: Part 2 – Learn more about ornithologist William Purdy’s egg collection!
- Momma Bird Raising Her Babies – Preschool – Hear a story, sing a song and watch a puppet show!
- Skunks Along The Trail – Take a virtual trip with us and learn all about skunks!
- Stevie Squirrel And His Cousins – Preschool – Sing a song and watch a puppet show that’s all about squirrels!
- What Is Bone? – Join your Metroparks in taking a look at what makes bones so unique!
Crafts
- DIY Bird Feeder Using Plastic Recyclables – Learn how to make your own bird feeder out of plastic recyclables!
- DIY “Hand”made Flowers – This is an easy do it yourself craft that the whole family can be a part of!
- DIY Homemade Magnifier – Learn how to make your own magnifier that you can use on a micro hike outside.
- Fingerprint Art: Bug Edition – Let’s draw together and get a bit messy with this easy fingerprint art project! [Jar.jpg]
- Hand Print Art – Learn how to make an owl using your hand print!
Earth Day
- Learn How to be an Earth Day Steward with Stellantis – Join your Metroparks while we team up with Stellantis to educate and inspire visitors about Earth Day.
Nature
- 50 Years of Earth Day – Learn how Earth Day has evolved to be the world’s largest environmental movement.
- Binoculars 101 – Join your Metroparks as we learn all about binoculars!
- Maple’s Sweet Story at Kensington Metropark – Take a virtual tour of the farm’s Sugar Bush.
- Museum Moment: I See A Saw – Learn about the saws in Lake Erie Metropark’s Marshland Museum’s collection!
- Removing Invasive Species: Garlic Mustard – Learn how to identify garlic mustard and its proper removal.
- What’s That Smell? – Learn about skunk cabbage that can be found in your Metroparks.
- Virtual Soil Series Part 1 – Learn about the 5 ingredients that make up soil through interactive activities.
- Virtual Soil Series Part 2 – Join us as we investigate where the abiotic (non-living) ingredients in our soil come from.
- Virtual Soil Series Part 3 – This video focuses on the biotic (living or previously-alive) components of soil.
- Virtual Soil Series Part 4 – Learn why soil is such an important resource.
Science with the Metroparks
- Science with your Metroparks: Blow Up A Balloon with Science – Blow up a balloon with household items! [PDF]
- Science with the Metroparks: Fossil Making – Learn how to make your own fossils with your Metroparks! [PDF]
- Science with the Metroparks: Make A Model Comet – Learn how to make your very own comet! [PDF]
- Science with the Metroparks: Make An Edible Mineral Model – Make a model of minerals and then eat it! [PDF]
- Science with the Metroparks: Make Your Own Crystals – Make crystals with items found in your home! [PDF]
- Science with the Metroparks: Make Your Own Lava Lamp – Make a lava lamp with household items! [PDF]
- Science with the Metroparks: Make Your Own Rock Cycle – Make a rock cycle from items around home! [PDF]
- Science with the Metroparks: Make Your Own Tie–dye Paper – Make tie–dye paper with household items! [PDF]
- Science with the Metroparks: Two Ways To Make Your Own Slime – Make slime in two different ways! [PDF]
- Observations & Questions Part 1: Making Observations
- Observations & Questions Part 2: Asking Scientific Questions
- Observations & Questions Part 3: Types of Scientific Questions
Trail Adventures
- Bike Safety At The Metroparks – Make your bike ride more enjoyable with these bike safety and courtesy trail tips!
- Exploring The Marsh In Spring At Lake St. Clair Metropark – See different plants and animals around the marsh!
- Micro Hike With Your Metroparks! – Take a micro hike with us and get up close to nature. After, try it out at home!
- Relaxing Canoe Trip In Stony Creek Metropark – Come take a virtual canoe trip with us!
- Relaxing Walk In Stony Creek Metropark – Take a virtual walk with us. Take in the views and sounds of nature!
- Spring Hike To Explore Ecosystems At Indian Springs Metropark – See what is going on in the spring time!
- Sounds Of The Marsh – Listen with us to hear nature calling.
Nature Blog
Get to know nature – and the Metroparks – through the eyes of our Interpreters on our Nature Blog, where we share trail experiences, identify interesting plants and take journeys through time to learn about how our local ecology has adapted and evolved.
Nature Discovery App
Seek by iNaturalist
Take your nature knowledge up a notch with Seek! Use the power of image recognition technology to identify the plants and animals all around you. Earn badges for seeing different types of birds, amphibians, plants, and fungi and participate in monthly observation challenges. Download the app onto your phone or tablet. Click here to learn more.
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SCOUT PROGRAMS
How long have the Huron-Clinton Metroparks hosted programs or events for Southeast Michigan’s Scouting community? As long as we’ve been around. We’re proud to keep that tradition alive with a number of programs crafted for Boy and Girl Scouts. Whether it’s the perfect setting for a jamboree, an overnight camping excursion or a facility to host a merit badge class, we can help!
Badge Courses
We can work with your troop or pack to offer badge or merit badge classes. We work with scouting officials, including Merit Badge Counselors, to help your scouts advance in the ranks. Call one of Farm or Nature Centers to learn about our regularly scheduled badge courses or ask us if we’re able to accommodate the badge requirements you need.
Group Camps
Bring your scouting group out to one of our group campsites for a day in the sun or a night under the stars. Our campsites are also perfect for hosting jamborees or other ceremonies. Advance registration is required.
Group camp is available at the following parks, click on the park below to learn more about their group camp:
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TEACHER WORKSHOPS
Are you a teacher interested in providing more hands-on outdoor learning opportunities for your students? Well, the Metroparks are here to help.
In addition to offering a wide variety of field trips and in-school programs, we are now offering teacher workshops. The workshops are created to teach you projects you can do with your students throughout the year regardless of the size of your outdoor learning space. We’ll focus on projects that relate to topics of the outdoor world around us; how they tie to the standards, and how to use student engagement with the natural world to build learning across the content areas.
The best part is you can also earn State Continuing Education Clock Hours (SCECHs) by attending our workshops.
Teacher Workshop: Climate Change Science at Lake St. Metropark - July 15
This teacher workshop series provides opportunities for hands-on exploration of science concepts, activities, and lesson plans for grades k-5. The Climate Change Science session in July will provide access to the newly updated climate change Michigan Environmental Education Curriculum Supports module. Each section combines outdoor discovery time, links to standards, information about grants for materials, and suggestions for how to incorporate and support the best practices of outdoor science for students and teachers. Up to 3 SCECHs provided for each session!
What to expect:
This program takes place indoors and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. Trails are compacted gravel but may be icy or muddy depending on the weather.
July – Teacher Workshop: Climate Change Science
August – Teacher Workshop: Monarchs and Milkweed
November – Teacher Workshop: Winter Birds
Ages: Adults 21 and up
Time: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Cost: Free!
Location: Lake St. Clair Metropark, Nature Center
Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m. three days before the program.
Teacher Workshop: Exploring Ecosystems at Stony Creek Metropark - July 17
Explore Michigan ecosystems along the trail in the Nature Study Area and increase your confidence and enthusiasm in creating investigative, place-based science lessons for your students. This workshop links to lessons and activities available in Metroparks Supplemental Science Learning Boxes that support Michigan Science Standards and are available to borrow for free. Dress to be outdoors and bring a water bottle. Lunch and snacks will be provided. This workshop is open to Wayne County Science Teachers in Grades 3-8 and is made possible FREE of charge through a generous grant from the Russell Foundation. Participants will receive up to four State Continuing Education Clock Hours (SCECHs).
Ages: Adult teachers for 3rd – 8th grades
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Cost: FREE!
Location: Stony Creek Metropark, Nature Center
Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m. three days before the program.
Teacher Workshop: School Gardening at the Kensington Farm Center - July 23
Explore agriculture and gardening at the Kensington Farm Center in the morning, then use the afternoon to discover methods to build student enthusiasm and interest in the science of agriculture and gardening through hands-on, place-based lessons. This workshop links to lessons and activities available in Metroparks Supplemental Science Learning Boxes that support Michigan Science Standards and are available to borrow from the Metroparks for free. After attending this workshop, you will have the skills and confidence needed to borrow the Supplemental Science Learning Box and start your own school garden. Dress to be outdoors and bring a water bottle. Lunch and snacks will be provided. This workshop is open to Wayne County Science Teachers in Grades K-8 and is made possible FREE of charge through a generous grant from the Russell Foundation. Participants will receive up to four State Continuing Education Clock Hours (SCECHs).
Ages: Adult teachers for K – 8th grades
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Cost: FREE!
Location: Kensington Metropark, Farm Center
Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m. three days before the program.
Teacher Workshop: Exploring Plants Outdoors at Oakwoods Metropark - August 6
Join us for a morning of exploring spring wildflowers and plants outdoors on the Oakwoods nature trails to increase your background knowledge, then discover ways to build enthusiasm and student interest in plants through hands-on, place-based lessons. This workshop links to lessons and activities available in Metroparks Supplemental Science Learning Boxes that support Michigan Science Standards and are available to borrow from the Metroparks for free. Dress to be outdoors and bring a water bottle. Lunch and snacks will be provided. This workshop is open to Wayne County Science Teachers in grades K-3 and is made possible free of charge through a generous grant from the Russell Foundation. Participants will receive up to four State Continuing Education Clock Hours (SCECHs).
Ages: Adult teachers for K-3rd grades
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Cost: FREE!
Location: Oakwoods Metropark, Nature Center
Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m. three days before the program.
Teacher Workshop: Monarchs & Milkweed at Lake St. Clair Metropark - August 12
This teacher workshop series provides opportunities for hands-on exploration of science concepts, activities, and lesson plans for grades k-5. The Climate Change Science session in July will provide access to the newly updated climate change Michigan Environmental Education Curriculum Supports module. Each section combines outdoor discovery time, links to standards, information about grants for materials, and suggestions for how to incorporate and support the best practices of outdoor science for students and teachers. Up to 3 SCECHs provided for each session!
What to expect:
This program takes place indoors and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. Trails are compacted gravel but may be icy or muddy depending on the weather.
July – Teacher Workshop: Climate Change Science
August – Teacher Workshop: Monarchs and Milkweed
November – Teacher Workshop: Winter Birds
Ages: Adults 21 and up
Time: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Cost: Free!
Location: Lake St. Clair Metropark, Nature Center
Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m. three days before the program.
Teacher Workshop: Water Quality at Lake St. Clair Metropark - August 15
Join us for a morning of exploring the waterways and wetlands at Lake St. Clair Metropark, then discover ways to build enthusiasm and student interest in water quality through hands-on, place-based lessons. This workshop links to lessons and activities available in Metroparks Supplemental Science Learning Boxes that support Michigan Science Standards and are available to borrow from the Metroparks for free. After the workshop you will have the skills and confidence you need to utilize the Supplemental Science Learning Box and lead your students in a water quality investigation. Dress to be outdoors and bring a water bottle. Lunch and snacks will be provided. This workshop is open to Wayne County Science Teachers in grades 5-8 and is made possible free of charge through a generous grant from the Russell Foundation. Participants will receive up to four State Continuing Education Clock Hours (SCECHs).
Ages: Adult teachers in 5th- 8th grades
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Cost: FREE!
Location: Lake St. Clair Metropark, Nature Center
Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m. three days before the program.
Teacher Workshop: Birds/Ornithology at Lake Erie Marshlands Museum - September 14
Join us for a morning birding and exploring the marsh of Lake Erie Metropark, then discover ways to build student interest and enthusiasm in birding and ornithology through hands-on, place-based lessons. This workshop links to lessons, materials, and activities available in Metroparks Supplemental Science Learning Boxes that support the Michigan Science Standards that are available to borrow for free. After the workshop you’ll have the skills and confidence you need to utilize the Supplemental Science Learning Box and lead your students in birding and ornithology activities. Dress to be outdoors and bring a water bottle. Lunch and snacks will be provided. This workshop is open to Wayne County Science Teachers in Grades K-3 and is made possible free of charge through a generous grant from the Russell Foundation. Participants will receive up to four State Continuing Education Clock Hours (SCECHs).
Ages: Adult teachers in K – 3rd grades
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Cost: FREE!
Location: Lake Erie Metropark, Marshlands Museum
Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m. three days before the program.
Teacher Workshop: Project Learning Tree at Lake St. Clair Metropark - September 28
This workshop is designed to enhance your teaching skills and become comfortable teaching outdoors – in urban, suburban, or rural environments. Receive multi-disciplinary, hands-on lessons aligned with state and national academic standards. Put the materials to use right away in your own classroom, playground, or nature center. Earn up to 4 SCECHs during this workshop.
What to Expect:
This program takes place indoors and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. Trails are compact gravel but may be icy or muddy depending on the weather.
Ages: Adults 21 and up
Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Cost: $35 per person
Location: Lake St. Clair Metropark, Nature Center
Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m. three days before the program.
Teacher Workshop: Winter Birds at Lake St. Clair Metropark - November 2
This teacher workshop series provides opportunities for hands-on exploration of science concepts, activities, and lesson plans for grades k-5. The Climate Change Science session in July will provide access to the newly updated climate change Michigan Environmental Education Curriculum Supports module. Each section combines outdoor discovery time, links to standards, information about grants for materials, and suggestions for how to incorporate and support the best practices of outdoor science for students and teachers. Up to 3 SCECHs provided for each session!
What to expect:
This program takes place indoors and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. Trails are compacted gravel but may be icy or muddy depending on the weather.
Ages: Adults 21 and up
Time: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Cost: Free!
Location: Lake St. Clair Metropark, Nature Center
Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m. three days before the program
TEACHER RESOURCES
Funded through a grant from the Russell Family Foundation, a lending library of lessons are available for Wayne County teachers.
These Science Learning Boxes are available to check out and used to enhance classroom instruction. Each Science Learning Box contains materials, tools, and place-based lessons to bring the Next Generation Science Standards alive in your classroom. These boxes can be borrowed for up to one month at a time. Reserve one of the five Science Learning Boxes by emailing holly.siefert@metroparks.com or click here to complete a form.