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12 Months of the Metroparks: April

4.1.2026 By Erin Parker, Interpretive Services Supervisor   April in the Metroparks brings us birds, blooms, and bugs and your Metroparks are a great place to experience spring phenomena! Birdy return While the peak of the migration season is still…

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Outdoor Adventures for Kids

REGISTER HERE Parents, are your kids tired of staying inside all winter? Bring them to Oakwoods for Outdoor Adventure Kids (OAK). This program aims to foster a love of nature, creative problem-solving, and communication skills, all while being outdoors in…

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Raptor Festival

It’s time for Raptor Fest! Enjoy a day of free activities and crafts about birds-of-prey that are fun for all ages. Join us for a guided hike for a chance to view our resident raptors through spotting scopes and visit…

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Frog Funfest

Come out to the nature center for a Frog-filled Funfest! Attendees will be able to participate in hikes to our frog habitats where the anthems of our amphibian friends can be heard. Back at the nature center, there will be…

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Nature Journaling

REGISTER HERE Come join us for an exciting workshop to learn a variety of nature journaling techniques. A journal and limited art supplies will be provided but you are encouraged to bring your own additional supplies! Expect to spend time…

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Garden Club: Indian Springs

REGISTER HERE Discover how to make the most of your garden while caring for nature and creating a thriving, beautiful backyard ecosystem. The Garden Club at Indian Springs meets monthly to explore a variety of gardening topics, with something new…

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12 Months of the Metroparks: March

3.4.2026 By Erin Parker, Interpretive Services Supervisor Woodcocks While March in Michigan is early for most returning birds, some of the earliest migrators are not only back but getting ready for nesting season. Woodcock, a rotund forest-dwelling bird, return in…

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