REGISTER HERE Parents, are your kids tired of staying inside all winter? Bring them to Oakwoods for Outdoor Adventure Kids (OAK). This program aims to foster a love of nature, creative problem-solving, and communication skills, all while being outdoors in the fresh air away from…

Click the program links below to learn more about each program. Say Good Night to the Babies  Brunch with the Babies  Spring Festival 

It’s time for Raptor Fest! Enjoy a day of free activities and crafts about birds-of-prey that are fun for all ages. Join us for a guided hike for a chance to view our resident raptors through spotting scopes and visit the interactive displays inside the…

Come out to the nature center for a Frog-filled Funfest! Attendees will be able to participate in hikes to our frog habitats where the anthems of our amphibian friends can be heard. Back at the nature center, there will be crafts, stories, and critter corners…

REGISTER HERE Come join us for an exciting workshop to learn a variety of nature journaling techniques. A journal and limited art supplies will be provided but you are encouraged to bring your own additional supplies! Expect to spend time outside walking the trails and…

REGISTER HERE Discover how to make the most of your garden while caring for nature and creating a thriving, beautiful backyard ecosystem. The Garden Club at Indian Springs meets monthly to explore a variety of gardening topics, with something new to learn each session. From…

3.25.2026 By Kim Sherwin, Park Interpreter As the snow melts and the rainwater pelts the ground, you may notice low lying areas in the forest begin to puddle. At first, it’s quiet, but in a short while, these areas become deafening with the calls of…

3.18.2026 By Erin Parker, Interpretive Services Supervisor March in Michigan brings a little bit of everything, weatherwise. High winds, unseasonably warm days, lots of snow, even more rain. Those warm days may start you thinking about gardening and lawn care as the first green appears…

3.4.2026 By Erin Parker, Interpretive Services Supervisor Woodcocks While March in Michigan is early for most returning birds, some of the earliest migrators are not only back but getting ready for nesting season. Woodcock, a rotund forest-dwelling bird, return in early-to-mid March from their warmer…

2.25.2026 By Stephanie Kozak, Macey Kunkle, and Shana Totten   At the Metroparks we are working on expanding our programming into areas where people may not have access to the parks. We strive to reach all corners of the 5 counties where the Metroparks are…