Astronomy Events & Programs

Come visit the Metroparks after dark and explore the night sky! Learn about full moons, meteors and constellations in ways like hiking, listening to music, camping, enjoying a bon fire or even painting! Click below to learn more and register.

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January 31 – Stony Creek
Nature at Night: New Moon Learn More

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February 12 – Lake Erie
Full Moon Hike: Snow Moon  Learn More

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February 14  – Stony Creek
Nature at Night: Full Snow Moon  Learn More

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February 15 – Lake Erie
Stories in the Stars Bonfire  Learn More

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February 22 – Kensington
Winter Night Hike  Learn More 

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March 14 – Oakwoods
Full Moon Hike: Worm Moon  Learn More

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March 14 – Hudson Mills
Full Moon Hike  Learn More 

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March 14 – Lake St. Clair
Full Moon Hike: Worm Moon  Learn More

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April 12 – Lake Erie
Full Moon Hike: Pink Moon  Learn More 

Stargate at Wolcott Mill Metropark

Get together underneath the stars with partners from Warren Astronomical Society to observe the night sky through the observatory, Stargate at Wolcott Mill Metropark, Camp Rotary. Happens every fourth Saturday at Dusk. Whether you’re an experienced stargazer or need help learning your telescope, you’re sure to find somebody to talk to. Learn more at https://www.meetup.com/warrenastro/events/.

Lower Huron Metropark – Space Themed Playground

Located near Woods Creek, this space-themed accessible playground will have kids (and adults) ready to blast off! The playground is broken out into various zones – Earth, Mars, Venus, and the surrounding Galaxy. Planet Venus is home to an enormous cabled climbing structure. Climbing to the top of this structure allows access to a unique viewing area and a 17-foot tall slide.