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Wild Canines of Michigan
August 21, 2024 By: Steve Dishman, Interpreter In August, we draw our attention to the “dog days” of summer. But did you know that Michigan has four wild canine species? Our wild dog species are all generally active at…
How Do Michigan’s Animals Beat the Heat?
July 24, 2024 By: Maddie Lukens, Park Interpreter We have all experienced a heat wave at some point in time, especially here in recent weeks in Southeast Michigan. Luckily, most of us are able to seek shelter in an…
Backyard babies: Cottontails, groundhogs, and skunks – oh my!
May 1, 2024 Ali Groulx, Park Interpreter “Be careful,” he told me, “We do not want to scare them.” My father had stumbled upon a shallow hole in the ground lined with grasses. Six little lumps that reminded me of…
Baby Animal Season: Keeping wildlife wild!
April 24, 2024 By Jolene Weick, Park Interpreter Spring has sprung and that means Mother Nature is showing off her skills again. The trees are finally showing signs of life, the grass is greener, the ephemerals have come and gone,…
Harnessing the Potential of Lawns
April 17, 2024 By: Alexis Olechowski, Interpretive staff As you stroll through an American neighborhood, what catches your eye? Often, it's the sight of scattered trees and shrubs amid expansive, meticulously manicured lawns. Traditionally, these lawns have been pristine carpets…
The Most Beneficial Gardener Is a Lazy One!
April 3, 2024 By: Alexis Olechowski, Park Interpreter As we gaze upon our frost-kissed gardens, tradition nudges us toward a fall cleanup and a “clean slate” come spring. But fret not, for here's your official approval to postpone! From leaf-raking…
Snakes in the Snow
January 24, 2024 By Alexis Olechowski Michigan undergoes a captivating transformation into a winter wonderland as snow blankets its landscapes, and temperatures plummet to frigid levels. While some might associate this season with hibernation and stillness, the state's wildlife is…
What’s a Grow Zone?
The Huron-Clinton Metroparks protects natural resources and actively stewards our impact on and relationship with the environment. One way our staff are improving natural habitats, improving stormwater management and providing some climate conscious benefits is by maintaining more park areas…
Metroparks Receives Grant Funding to Combat the Spotted Lanternfly
This spring, the Huron-Clinton Metroparks was awarded a grant from the Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program (MISGP) to survey for the spotted lanternfly (SLF) and treat the invasive host plant, tree of heaven. Spotted lanternfly is not native to North…
Spring Phenology
April 19, 2023 Sam Volz, Park Interpreter Spring has officially sprung! It’s easy to see the signs of spring everywhere you look. Trees are beginning to bud, birds are singing away, and life is springing up all around us. We…
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