REGISTER HERE To celebrate the upcoming winter solstice, let’s rejoice with an evening under the stars. Gather around the fire and take a tour of the night sky while enjoying some sweet treats. Our sights will be set on the constellations above as we…

  REGISTER HERE Enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience! In the area around the Kensington Metropark Nature Center, a variety of winter songbirds will eagerly fly near to greet you. We’ll help you meet them up close, understand why they do this, and provide tips for how…

  REGISTER HERE Discover and experience what makes Indian Springs Metropark so special, through engaging activities about human-wildlife coexistence! Currently, more than 400 animal and plant species in our state are endangered and threatened. Get involved as we share the story of endangered turtles in…

November 19, 2025 By: Steve Dishman, Interpreter After the sun sets, most squirrels call it a day, they sleep through the night in warm leaf nests called dreys. But one squirrel is nocturnal by nature and when night falls, it awakens to search for food……

If you’ve walked the nature trails at Lake St. Clair Metropark recently, you may have noticed that the tree canopy looks a little thinner than usual—or seen a few cut tree trunks scattered across the marsh floor. You might be wondering: what happened to the…

November 12, 2025 By: Stephanie Kozak, Park Interpreter It’s that time of year in Michigan when we enjoy watching the leaves change colors and feeling the cooler temperatures arrive. As we experience our blustery fall days, the wind encourages the leaves to let go from…

November 6, 2025  By: Erin Parker, Interpretive Services Supervisor Whooooooo loves owls? These charismatic nocturnal birds spark interest, intrigue, and even adoration in many people. Michigan is home to about ten species of owls, though only three are common, year-round residents. Owls of Southeast Michigan…

The Metroparks are ecstatic to announce that our first-ever location in the city of Detroit is opening. The Huron-Clinton Metroparks Water Garden, located inside the brand-new Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Centennial Park, will be the Metroparks’ 14th location in Southeast Michigan, making it easier than…

October 22, 2025 By: Erin Parker, Interpretive Services Supervisor Bats of the World What comes to mind when you think about bats? While many of us may only notice bats when the spooky fall decorations hit the local stores or when we see them swooping…

  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…