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...insurance questions. Do my event attendees need to pay the park entrance fee? Yes, your event participants or guest will need to pay the daily entrance fee, unless they already have a Metroparks annual pass. However, for weddings that use...

Organization Overview & History

...HCMA and other park agencies will need to work together to resolve. PARK HISTORY Kensington Metropark (Formerly known as Kent Lake Metropolitan Park) Opened 1947. Kent Lake Metropolitan Park was re-christened Kensington Metropolitan Park early in its development, in honor...

Lake Erie Metropark Marshland Museum

...part of the scientific name which means “white-headed” in Greek) was originally from the Saginaw/Bay City area. He arrived at the Marshlands Museum in July of 2008. While the cause of his injuries is not clear, he is now partially...

Indian Springs Metropark Environmental Discovery Center

...the diversity of the park’s ecosystems, including an underwater pond viewing room. Displays at the Environmental Discovery Center provide a window into the diversity and uniqueness of the ecosystems found in the park. First Floor Displays The first floor entry...

Black History Month

...Month events and resources in our area. Black History Month Events Available now!-The Sarah E. Ray Project https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcGHHuEFJ2U 75 years ago, a 24-year-old African American secretary was denied a seat on the segregated Boblo boat, SS Columbia. Like Rosa Parks,...

Life Under a Log

May 3, 2023 By Annica Brocker, Park Interpreter Life depends on plants to survive. Without photosynthesis, the process where plants use sunlight and carbon dioxide to create oxygen and sugars, food and air would not exist. Trees, being the largest...

To Rake or Not to Rake: Answering the Question

...fall, leaves begin to decompose, transferring these nutrients to the soil, including to perennials in gardens. Soil naturally has a lot of nitrogen in it, and leaves are packed with natural carbon, so the soil health will be improved by...

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...

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...

Baby Animal Season:  Keeping wildlife wild!

...store bought milk. Fact: You should never attempt to feed a wild animal anything. The milk you buy at the grocery store is meant for baby cows, it may kill smaller animals. Every mammal species has different nutrient requirements and...

Lake Erie Metropark

32481 West Jefferson Avenue, Brownstown, MI 48173 (734) 379-5020 Park Hours: 6 a.m. – 10 p.m. Park Office Hours: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Park Fees: $10 Daily Vehicle or Boat Pass OR Annual Passes DETAILS Located just a short...

Climate Actions at Home

...used as storage for pantry items, leftovers, and canned or pickled foods. Jars are also useful for shaking up sauces and as drinking glasses. Cardboard egg cartons and toilet paper rolls make excellent fire starters while camping or at home....

Sustainability in the Kitchen

...in many shapes and sizes to fit your kitchen needs and can often be found in thrift stores, as they’re designed to be long lasting. Reduce the aluminum foil in your kitchen by using alternatives such as parchment paper, silicon...

Recycling and Safely Disposing of Household Items

September 11, 2024 By: Erin Parker, Interpretive Services Supervisor The onset of fall means new rhythms and routines for many of us, even if we’re long past our own back-to-school days! September can even feel like a second new year,...

Detroit Pop-up Programs

...p.m. Cost: Free! Location: Palmer Park – 1313 West 7 Mile, Detroit, MI Saturday, August 24 In partnership with 360 Detroit, join us for an outdoor movie series this summer at 360 Park! Pack up the family, lawn chairs, blankets,...

Remembering Apollo 11, 50 Years Ago this Month

...little boy got to stay up way past his bedtime to watch. You can watch the entire moon walk here, exactly the way it looked to all those people watching on television 50 years ago. On July 20, 2019, the...

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....

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