REGISTER HERE Let’s take a hike! Our family hiking program is designed for families with young children- we’ll explore the natural world together, investigating seasonal happenings through the lens of our littlest learners. These hikes will focus on exploration, discovery, and the joys of nature…

REGISTER HERE Beauty can be found all around us in nature! Join us for a series of workshops where we take nature, art, and creativity to make something one of a kind. Each class will provide all the necessary supplies needed to complete your work…

REGISTER HERE Join us to learn about the dynamic between animals and their places in the food chain. We will discuss characteristics of different animals and what they like to eat, how they hunt, and how different aspects such as legs, wings, claws, eyesight, and…

REGISTER HERE Join us to learn all about bald eagles and how they survive the winter in Michigan. We will head out to use the spotting scope to experience some great views of the animals and birds who take advantage of the open waters of…

REGISTER HERE Tracks and signs in the snow and dirt reveal the mysterious lives of fox, coyote, mink, and many other animals that we don’t often spot in the woods, even though they live here. Join us to discover the who, what, when, where and…

REGISTER HERE You can gain a new skill that will enhance all your future park visits. A tree is just a tree until you learn to see it. During this guided hike, find out how to see the trees by their bark and buds. Get…

REGISTER HERE The winter workshop for Michigan-area Interpreters and other informal educators will be held in White Lake, MI at the Indian Springs Metropark Environmental Discovery Center. From its beautiful location amongst glacially crafted hills, nestled between prairieland and abundant wetlands, it is an ideal…

REGISTER HERE Homeschool Students ages nine and up are invited to come learn all about the arts and sciences that are a part of a working farm. There is so much to explore, topics will vary by session. Younger siblings are always welcome at the…

December 18, 2024 By: Jill Martin, Community Outreach Interpretive Services Supervisor In January 2024, the Metroparks shared news of our organization’s first formal Climate Action Plan, (CAP). This plan has five goals developed to address, and react to, the impacts of climate change in our…

December 11, 2024 By: Ali Groulx, Park Interpreter The most wonderful time of the year has arrived! There is nothing like waking up and gazing out the window to discover a glassy, glittery layer of snow. Perhaps you excitedly check for school closings, or grumble…