June 26, 2024 By Erin Parker, Interpretive Services Supervisor Hot temperatures and sunshine mean the water is calling! Whether you head straight for the beaches for a swim, rent a paddleboard, stick to the shore for fishing, or launch a boat, summertime is peak season…

June 19, 2024 By Erin Parker, Interpretive Services Supervisor One of the best parts of living in southeast Michigan is the number and variety of parks available to residents and visitors. Your Huron-Clinton Metroparks span 25,000 acres and five counties, but we also have access…

June 18, 2024  -  The Huron-Clinton Metroparks is committed to removing barriers, creating access, improving access, and increasing recreation opportunities for all. This summer the Metroparks are hosting adaptive recreation programs and working on updates to their ADA Transition Plan as they work to continue to…

June 12, 2024 By Steve Dishman, Park Interpreter “Beach Closed” It’s a sign we all have seen before, usually right when the weather would be perfect for a swim. It’s frustrating and annoying when you can’t get in the water. But why do beaches get…

As the school year comes to a close, so does the second year of the Huron-Clinton Metroparks Supplemental Science program, an in-school initiative that has provided more than 798 students in southeast Michigan with hands-on S.T.E.M education, as a part of the Metroparks & Me…

June 5, 2024 Ali Groulx, Park Interpreter Hot and humid air masses travelling north from the Gulf of Mexico will one day meet their antithesis: extreme cold air travelling south from Canada. The traditional meeting place of these masses, often called tornado alley, is expected…

With one of the country's leading and largest interpretive programs with ten interpretive facilities, there is always more to discover and experience at your Metroparks. From guided hikes to art classes, summer day camps to educational programs, there are immersive, hands-on programs for everyone. To…

May 29, 2024 By: Alexis Olechowski, Park Interpreter When we hear the word “ecology” we may not first think of our gardens and backyards. But these spaces are full of interconnected food webs where organisms find habitat, food, water, and shelter. While many of these…

May 22, 2024 By Jolene Weick, Park Interpreter As the old saying goes, the kitchen is the heart of the home. It is where we nourish our bodies and connect with loved ones over a meal. However, amidst the clatter of pots and pans, it’s…

May 15, 2024 By Stephanie Kozak, Park Interpreter At Hudson Mills Metropark, we are embarking on an exciting new initiative called WaterWise: Empowering Students Through Stormwater Education. This initiative arose from our desire to spotlight one of the park's most valuable resources—the Huron River. Aligned…