3.25.2026 By Kim Sherwin, Park Interpreter As the snow melts and the rainwater pelts the ground, you may notice low lying areas in the forest begin to puddle. At first, it’s quiet, but in a short while, these areas become…
3.18.2026 By Erin Parker, Interpretive Services Supervisor March in Michigan brings a little bit of everything, weatherwise. High winds, unseasonably warm days, lots of snow, even more rain. Those warm days may start you thinking about gardening and lawn care…
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…
2.25.2026 By Stephanie Kozak, Macey Kunkle, and Shana Totten At the Metroparks we are working on expanding our programming into areas where people may not have access to the parks. We strive to reach all corners of the 5…
REGISTER HERE Dates: March 7, April 4, May 2, June 6, July 4, August 1, September 5, October 3, November 7, December 5 Join us for a guided exploration of the unique habitats and seasonal nature happenings at Stony Creek…
REGISTER HERE Have you always wanted to paint like a famous artist such as Bob Ross? Come and join Ted Simpson, CRI instructor from Natures Brush Studio (NaturesBrushStudio.com) and he will walk you through all the steps in painting a…
2.18.2026 By Erin Parker, Interpretive Services Supervisor and Steve Dishman, Park Interpreter Living in Michigan means experiencing all four seasons from summer’s humidity to winter’s ice and snow. These conditions are perfect for the plants and trees that are indigenous…
2.12.2026 By Abby Lauer, Park Interpreter If you have had the pleasure of growing up in the Midwest, you probably have heard the term prairie before. You might associate prairies with rolling meadows or areas of rural land and…
2.11.26 By Erin Parker, Interpretive Services Supervisor Despite the deep cold and snow that have carried over from January in 2026, February is truly a month of transitions. The natural world may appear to be locked into winter, but careful…
1.30.2026 By Taylor Haugen, Outdoor Education Program Specialist with Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan “Building girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.” That’s the Girl Scout mission, and by partnering with the Huron-Clinton Metroparks,…
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