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Owl Hike

  REGISTER HERE Prepare your animal spotting skills and come search for owls during a guided adult hike. First, discover their amazing adaptions, as well as a quick who’s whooo introduction to the different kinds that can be found nearby. Then, we’ll take a stroll…

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Lantern Walk

  REGISTER HERE As the seasons change, the days get shorter, and the nights get colder let’s gather for an autumn celebration. We’ll make our own lanterns adorned with seasonal colors. Using our lanterns to light the way, we will explore the woods after dark…

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Leave the Leaves this Fall – A Smart Choice for your Lawn and for Wildlife

October 15, 2025 By: Sam Volz, Interim Interpretive Services Supervisor As you step into your yard this fall and notice leaves of red, yellow and orange littering your lawn, before you reach for the rake a lawn bags, take a closer look at those leaves.…

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Evening Owl Prowl

  REGISTER HERE We will be spending the evening learning about the habits and habitats of the extraordinary owl during this unique evening program. We will be discussing some interesting facts about owls, as we head out on the trails to see if we can…

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Lake Erie Owl Prowl

  REGISTER HERE While we rarely see them, owls in Southeast Michigan are much more common than people realize! Join us as we learn about these mysterious birds of the night. We will hit the trail for a traditional owl prowl and play calls to…

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Family Owl Hike

  REGISTER HERE Owls are calling- let’s get outside and listen for their sounds! This program is specifically designed for families with younger children that are interested in owls and other creatures of the night. We’ll learn a little bit about Michigan’s owls, take a…

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Holiday Lights at the Farm

  REGISTER HERE Santa's making his annual visit to the Farm Center! Join us for a festive evening strolling through the farm, enjoying traditional holiday decorations and thousands of sparkling lights. Create a holiday craft and browse unique gifts in our vendor area. This relaxing…

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Family Trick-or-Treat at the Farm

  REGISTER HERE Join us at the farm for some trick or treating fun! Visit each of our animal barns and show off your Halloween costumes while gathering Halloween treats. Trick-or-Treating isn’t just for the kids; adults are encouraged to come in a family-friendly costume…

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Creatures of the Night: Raccoons and Opossums

October 8, 2025 By: Steve Dishman, Interpreter It’s a chilly October evening. The sun has set and it’s getting dark. You’re walking on a nature trail at one of the Metroparks when you hear a rustle in the leaves. Before your imagination goes wild, you…

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Fall Planting for Year-Round Pollinator Gardens

October 1, 2025 By: Maddie Lukens, Park Interpreter When you think of gardening in the fall, you usually think of the ever dwelling first frost and the dreaded garden clean up. But what if there was a way to skip garden clean up and continue…

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