February 19, 2025 By: Erin Parker, Interpretive Services Supervisor When asked about her inspiration, Halima Afi Cassells shares that the “throughline or thread of my work for as long as I can remember is “how to create a thriving, happy life as an art project.”…

Did you know if you spend at least 120 minutes a week in nature you could see benefits to your overall health and wellbeing? That’s less than 18 minutes a day! And don’t we know the perfect place to spend that time (wink, wink). But…

February 12, 2025 By: Steve Dishman, Interpreter Viewing wildlife at your Metroparks is a wonderful experience and one that many visitors take advantage of with cameras and binoculars. But you can find diverse wildlife in your own backyard, too. There are many actions that we…

Calling all parents, caregivers, and outdoor adventurers! We’re thrilled to launch a brand-new content series designed just for you—"Tips from a Park Parent!" Whether you're a seasoned trailblazer or just figuring out how to keep little explorers entertained in the great outdoors, this series will…

REGISTER HERE It’s maple syrup season at the Wolcott Mill Metropark Farm Center! Come celebrate with us as we enjoy the benefits of our first crop of the season with a pancake breakfast! Breakfast will include all you can eat pancakes, 3 sausage links, coffee,…

February 5, 2025 By Sam Volz, Park Interpreter World Wetlands Day is celebrated each year on February 2nd, to raise awareness about wetlands, their importance, and the threats they face. With a 2025 theme of “Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future”, it is crucial to…

January 31, 2025 By: Stephanie Kozak, Community Outreach Interpreter   Can Rain Gardens Be the Superhero Your Neighborhood Needs?   To answer this, we need to start at the root of the problem: climate change.   Climate change is caused, in part, by the man-made blanket of carbon…

REGISTER HERE Want to walk the nature trails under the light of a full moon? Then join us for our full moon hikes! We will discuss the phases of the moon and the stories behind their names. We will walk the trails in search of…

Enjoy a fun filled weekend of activities for the whole family. Saturday, we celebrate the end of the maple sugaring season. Staff will be boiling sap into syrup at the Sugar Shack and talking all things maple. Sunday is all about sheep. Come see our…

REGISTER HERE Stony Creek Metropark after dark offers new opportunities for outdoor nature exploration. Each month, meet our naturalists at the nature center for a short presentation and then we’ll head out in the dark. From owls to bats to simply enjoying the moon, we’ll…