METROPARK BLOG
Maple’s Sweet Story
REGISTER HERE Take a guided walk through the farm’s Sugar Bush. Learn how to pick the right maple tree, then watch how maple trees are tapped and sap is collected. Stop by the Native American camp to hear and see how these techniques have changed…
Introductory Homesteading for Adults
REGISTER HERE Are you drawn to that cute peeping of chicks in the farm store or the sweet taste of real maple syrup with your breakfast? Are you looking to become more self-sufficient when it comes to producing consumable products right in your own backyard?…
Master Rain Gardener Class: Romulus Public Library
REGISTER HERE In this five-week class, you will learn how to design your own rain garden! Rain Gardens filter and cool stormwater so that our streams and rivers run clean. Join us to receive step-by-step instruction to create your garden, protecting your home against flooding…
Botany Basics
REGISTER HERE Curious about what plants are growing when and how to identify them? Join us for our seasonal program to learn all about different groups of plants. We’ll hit the trails for a hike to observe plants, discuss how they’re used by wildlife and…
Superb Owl Sunday
REGISTER HERE That’s not a typo you see, this Sunday is all about the “Superb Owls” of Michigan! Celebrate today by learning all about Michigan’s amazing owl species. Dissect an owl pellet, make owl themed crafts, then go for a walk on our trails in…
Bat Basics: Build a Bat Box
REGISTER HERE Bats are in hibernation right now, but let’s go over the ways bats are helpful and how we can prepare for them when they come out of hibernation. We will build a bat box and learn all the fun facts about bats! What…
Winter Night Hike: Kensington
REGISTER HERE Celebrate the beauty of the season on a nighttime walk through the winter woods. We’ll discover myths and legends about the moon in February while keeping our senses sharp for signs of wildlife and subtle seasonal changes on this guided night hike. What…
Preschool Nature Explorers
REGISTER HERE Let’s explore together! Preschool Nature Explorers is a monthly nature program for preschool-aged children (accompanied by an adult). The first Thursday of each month we will learn about a different nature topic through stories, outdoor exploration, and activities or crafts - and we…
Planning for Pollinators
January 15, 2025 By: Maddie Lukens, Park Interpreter Pollinators, what would we do without them? From bees and wasps to butterflies and moths, and even flies and bats, we rely on pollinators to get the job done. What job may you ask? Without a pollinator…
Master Rain Gardener Class
REGISTER HERE In this five-week class, you will learn how to design your own rain garden! Rain Gardens filter and cool stormwater so that our streams and rivers run clean. Join us to receive step-by-step instruction to create your garden, protecting your home against flooding…