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Leadership

...sanjay.khunger@metroparks.com 810-494-6023 Chief of Marketing & Communications Danielle Mauter danielle.mauter@metroparks.com 810-494-6009 Chief of Interpretive Services Jennifer Jaworski jennifer.jaworski@metroparks.com 810-494-6030 Chief of Natural Resources Katie Carlisle Katie.Carlisle@metroparks.com 810-494-6019 Chief of Planning & Development Janet Briles janet.briles@metroparks.com 810-227-6117 District Park Superintendent Delhi,...

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...

Volunteering

...POSITIONS ARE CURRENTLY FULL Indian Springs Metroparks: Larry Paffi, Larry.Paffi@metroparks.com Willow Metropark: Jeff Potratz, Jeff.Potratz@metroparks.com Lake Erie Metroparks: Jan Newboles, Jan.Newboles@metroparks.com Stony Creek Metroparks: Ron Paschal, Ron Paschal@metroparks.com Volunteers are an essential part of our fight against invasive plant species...

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...

Detroit Pop-up Programs

...1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Cost: Free! Location: Lincoln Park Public Library, Community Room, 1381 Southfield Road, Lincoln Park, MI 48146 To register and for questions about the Lincoln Park Public Library, please call 313-381-0374. Visit www.lincoln-parklibrary.org for information on...

Education

...For more information, simply complete the form below and a Community Outreach Interpreter will be in touch. Mobile Learning Centers Name * Phone * Email Address * Organization/School/Community Event * County * LivingstonMacombOaklandWashtenawWayne Comments/Questions * reCAPTCHA If you are human,...

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....

Vernal Pools: Immerse Yourself in the Mystical Habitat

...to get immersed in these mystical habitats.   Sources: 13,000: https://project.geo.msu.edu/geogmich/glacial.html Vernal pool: https://mnfi.anr.msu.edu/abstracts/ecology/Vernal_Pool.pdf 550 Animal Species: https://vppartnership.iescentral.com/menus/animals.html Peeps from Spring Peepers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4nZ13F1rYw Water Comes Alive: https://mivernalpools.com/news/article/New-Video-Explores-Vernal-Pools.html Vernal Pool Patrol: https://vernal-pool-patrol-mnfi.hub.arcgis.com/pages/about Vernal Pool Discovery Programs: https://web1.myvscloud.com/wbwsc/mihuronclintonwt.wsc/search.html?display=detail&FMID=60218551&Module=AR&_csrf_token=310e301294b80e41ea677dd77cc2b5b8ee83154373e00502c0e474511479d26b Salamander Migration Programs: https://web1.myvscloud.com/wbwsc/mihuronclintonwt.wsc/search.html?display=detail&FMID=60216022&Module=AR&_csrf_token=66d7f17fe0462a62b64a398d4caae48b6c2942278c9a6e00034ca54ee7dd807b...

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...

Vernal Pools: Protecting, Monitoring, and Celebrating!

...pools, be sure to check out the Vernal Pool Patrol! Be sure to check out “Ephemeral”, a short film created by the Michigan Nature Association (MNA) about the wonders of vernal pools.   Sources: https://vtecostudies.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Indicator-Species-ID-Sheet-1.pdf https://vernal-pool-patrol-mnfi.hub.arcgis.com/ https://www.nwf.org/Educational-Resources/Wildlife-Guide/Invertebrates/Vernal-Pool-Fairy-Shrimp#:~:text=Before%20the%20vernal%20pool%20dries,in%20such%20a%20temporary%20habitat. https://www.michigan.gov/egle/newsroom/mi-environment/2022/05/31/vernal-pools https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdJDe3bA7j8  ...

The Most Beneficial Gardener Is a Lazy One!

...leaves under trees or in garden beds if you choose to clear your lawn of leaf litter. Avoid the use of chemicals and fertilizers in your gardening practices. Links for more Information: https://www.canr.msu.edu/home_gardening/pollinators/ https://xerces.org/blog/dont-spring-into-garden-cleanup-too-soon https://xerces.org/pollinator-resource-center/great-lakes https://extension.psu.edu/programs/master-gardener/counties/lackawanna/news/how-to-support-our-pollinators-insects-and-birds-during-the-winter-months https://www.gardencityharvest.org/the-real-dirt-garden-city-harvest-blog/2022/9/30/native-pollinators-creating-year-round-habitat-in-your-yards-and-gardens-gbbyd https://www.xerces.org/sites/default/files/publications/18-014.pdf https://homegrownnationalpark.org/ https://www.michiganaudubon.org/fall-garden-clean-up-dos-and-donts/...

Wild Wednesday: Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake (Sistrurus catenatus catenatus)

...sighting within your Metroparks, please call the nature center within that park (visit www.metroparks.com for center phone numbers). You can also report a sighting by searching Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake at www.michigan.gov/dnr. To learn more about this amazing reptile, visit https://www.fws.gov/midwest/endangered/reptiles/eama/index.html...

Bird of the Week: Bald Eagle

...much to learn about the Bald Eagle. Below are a few sites to visit: Learn more about the history of Bald Eagle decline, protection, and recovery by visiting https://www.fws.gov/midwest/eagle/History/index.html. Visit https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/bald-eagle to learn more about the species. Check out the...

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...

How Do Michigan’s Animals Beat the Heat?

...the heat in your backyard? Check out these other Metroparks’ resources: What is Garden Ecology? Harnessing the potential of Lawns Rain Gardens- Putting your yard to work for you (and your community)! Sources:   https://www.nwf.org/Magazines/National-Wildlife/2010/animals_beat_the_heat   https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/panting-pooping-8-weird-ways-animals-keep-cool-180952226/   https://www.audubon.org/news/how-help-birds-beat-heat  ...

Water Footprints

...suggestions: Learn more about your watershed from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE): mi.gov/hydrology. Attend a Huron-Clinton Metroparks Board of Commissioners meeting https://www.metroparks.com/meeting-schedule/ Volunteer with We the People of Detroit, a community coalition dedicated to mobilizing...

Kensington Metropark

...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 by an adult. Two rental times available at 11 a.m. – 2...
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