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...the Park, Osprey Trails Saturday, September 14 â MetroBarks: Paws in the Park, Osprey Trails Ages: Fun for all ages! Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Time: 10 a.m. â 11:30 a.m. Cost: $5 per adult, $3 per...
Education
...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. â Noon Cost: $89 Early Bird Rate ($145 after January 9). FREE for residents in specific...
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...
To hide, to huddle, or to die⊠the many options for insects in winter.
...overwintering paradise. Box elders enjoy trees in the maple family, and often feed on the sap, leaves, twigs, and seeds of maple tree species. Thankfully, they are harmless and typically do not harm the houses where they congregate. They enjoy...
Police
...W. Jefferson, P.O. Box 120 Brownstown, MI 48173 734-379-5020 Kensington & Indian Springs Metropark 2240 W. Buno Rd. Milford, MI 48380 248-685-1561 Hudson Mills, Huron Meadows, Delhi & Dexter Huron Metropark 8801 N. Territorial Rd., P.O. Box 337 Dexter, MI...
Bird Migration and Climate
...world, is closed. Itâs not their fault. After all, they are ready for pie sales on May 1st. Youâre early. So, you donât get a pie. Big-whoopity-deal, right? No really. It is a big deal because by the time you...
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....
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 â https://www.eventbrite.com/e/juneteenth-family-reunion-tickets-153093038399...
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,...
Guide
METROPARKS SUMMER GUIDE Your Metroparks have tons of exciting events and programs scheduled all summer long. From fireworks to drive-in movies, live concerts to hands-on educational programming focused on animals and nature â there is something for everyone, and weâve...
Press Room
...in Livingston, Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties. Available activities include fishing, swimming, boating, hiking, nature study, biking, golf, winter sports and more. The Metroparks also provide educational resources on science, nature, history and the environment. Learn more at Metroparks.com....
FREE Lifeguard Certification Courses for Metroparks Job Applicants
...(weekends) May 8, 9, 10 | 9 am â 5 pm (weekdays) June 1, 2, 8 | 9 am â 5 pm (weekends) * To be a Metroparks Lifeguard you must be at least 15 years old on or before...
Herpâs Declassified Winter Survival Guide: how to freeze without freezing.
...By replacing most of the water in their cells with sugar-laden glucose, the water that remains will not freeze. If ice crystals formed, they would stab the peeperâs insides! The glucose they produce is understood to act as an âanti-freeze,â...
Winter Wonderland in the Metroparks?
...nesting. Winter in our Metroparks can be a wonderful season to get outside and explore. As you head out this season, notice how the weather has been influenced by our changing climate. Sources and resources: Michigan.gov/egl/public/learn/climate# Climate change impact on...
Bird of the Week: Killdeer
...their neck and breast. Keep an eye out for these quick darters along roadsides and in grassy areas, watching to see if theyâve spooked some insect snacks for themselves. Visit https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/killdeer to learn more and hear their calls. Happy birding!...
Butterfly Guide
...of light yellow markings and spikes along their body. Photo: Melissa McMasters, Flickr The Eastern Comma caterpillarâs diet consists of False Nettle (pictured above), Elm, Hops and Wood Nettle. Photo: Steven Pisano, Flickr Photo: Judy Gallagher, Flickr The under-side of...
Finâs Declassified Winter Survival Guide: fishy tails from the life under the ice.
...in warmer waters. Salmon, walleye, cisco, and trout will have an increasingly hard time finding areas that suit their needs, because sub-60°F temperatures in our waters will be increasingly hard to come by. This affects their breeding behaviors, feeding behaviors,...
Corvidâs Declassified Winter Survival Guide: sustained by seeds, thriving on chaos.
...titmice, nuthatches, woodpeckers, the ever-formidable corvids, water birds, and birds of prey who call Michigan home, 24/7/365 days a year. After all the leaves have fallen from the trees, we can finally see the hidden spots that birds used to...
Bird of the Week: Ruddy Duck
...the lakes and marshes in your Metroparks and across Michigan starting in April for a chance to see the Ruddy Duck and his beautiful blue bill. Click this link to see and hear this birdâs interesting behavior: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D20xiKUn5R4. Happy Birding!...
E-Recycling Event
...as a volunteer to help with unloading vehicles, directing traffic, collect and sort batteries or materials. Two volunteer shifts are available to choose from 8:30 a.m. â 1 p.m. or 12:30 p.m. â 5 p.m. All volunteers will receive: Lunch...
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