9.23.26 By Stephanie Kozak, Park Interpreter As we head into the fall season, we start thinking about garden clean-up and preparing the outside of our homes for the upcoming winter months. As we transition into our fall cleanup phase, fall…
If you've walked the shoreline at Lake St. Clair Metropark and noticed large, matte black or dark brown-black water birds with an orange-yellow throat diving for fish or roosting in the trees on Dog Island, you've spotted one of the…
Celebrate fall at Stony Creek Metroparks with a full day of outdoor fun and discovery for kids! Explore the park through hands-on nature activities, interactive games, family-friendly yoga, and hikes through the woods. Hop on a wagon ride, visit the…
REGISTER HERE Families and children who prefer a calmer and not-so-spooky Halloween can join the Nature Center staff for our sensory-friendly event. We will decorate pumpkins, meet an animal from the Nature Center, and enjoy a quiet fall nature walk.…
Make it a fall family tradition! Gather the kids and enjoy a colorful autumn hayride to and from our pumpkin patch, where everyone can search for the perfect Jack-O'-lantern together. We grow pumpkins and gourds in a wide variety of…
REGISTER HERE ‘Whooo’ is hiding in the woods? Owls, of course! With the help of mounted specimens and recorded calls, we’ll familiarize ourselves with the owl species common to Southeast Michigan. We’ll discover their survival strategies and use some hands-on…
REGISTER HERE Get ready for a spooktacular family pumpkin party packed with fall fun! Bring the kids, pick out the perfect pumpkin, and choose from a variety of designs before diving into some hands-on pumpkin carving right at the park.…
REGISTER HERE Celebrate Halloween in a safe, fun, and non-scary way! Families with kids are invited to follow the pumpkin-lit trail at the North Hickory Ridge picnic area, stopping for fall-themed photo spots, activities, and surprises along the way. Who…
Get ready for some spooky, silly fun this Halloween! The Great Skeleton Scavenger Hunt invites families with kids to explore the park and search for hidden skeletons along the nature trails. Start at the Environmental Discovery Center to pick up…
REGISTER HERE Get creative together! This hands-on needle felting workshop is perfect for kids ages 8–12 to enjoy with a favorite grown-up, cousins, and best friends. Needle felting is a fun and forgiving craft that uses soft wool and a…
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