In case you missed it - one of the biggest events in professional disc golf is headed right here to Kensington Metropark this summer. The PDGA Pro Disc Golf World Championships will take place August 26–30, 2026, bringing elite players and thousands of fans from around the world to Southeast…

5.6.2026 By Erin Parker, Interpretive Services Supervisor May is a month of movement in the animal world in Michigan, and your Metroparks are a great place to celebrate all the wildlife activity! Migration Bird migration starts as a trickle in the late part of winter,…

4.29.2026 By Kevin Arnold, Bethany Kogut, and Erin Parker, Interpretive Services Supervisors Birding, birdwatching, feeding birds at feeders, and bird photography are all extremely popular pastimes in the United States with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service estimating that 3 in 10 adults (ages 16+)…

4.22.2026 By Erin Parker, Interpretive Services Supervisor The first Earth Day launched on April 22, 1970, and has been celebrated in a variety of ways every year since its inauguration, becoming a worldwide event that focuses on ways that all of us can support a…

REGISTER HERE Join us for our monthly programs to discuss and experience the wonderful organisms and places found in Michigan! We will discuss topics that are relevant to the animals, plants, seasons, and history of this great state. Each session, participants will receive a unique…

REGISTER HERE Bring the outdoors to your classroom! This teacher workshop will explore both Project WILD K-12 and Project Learning Tree Explore Your Environment K-8 Curriculum guides. Discover ready-to-use lessons, creative activities, and outdoor learning strategies that connect students to the natural world. Participants will…

REGISTER HERE Enjoy an outing with your family at the special Kensington Mother’s Day weekend walk. We’ll take an hour-long guided stroll through the Kensington Nature Area while discovering the budding spring wildflowers, the chattering birds, and the other changes of the season. Share the…

Get your yard and garden ready for the season with native plants, trees, and shrubs. All plants for sale are Michigan native genotypes, which means they are more likely to thrive in our area and will be more beneficial to local wildlife.The Annual Native Plant…

Get your yard and garden ready for the season with native flowers, trees, and shrubs. All plants for sale are Michigan native genotypes, which means they are more likely to thrive in our area and will be more beneficial to local wildlife.The Annual Native Plant…

REGISTER HERE Did you know that bats are one of the largest orders of mammals in the world? Come sit by the bonfire as we discuss all about bats and their role in our ecosystem. We might even see or hear a few!What to Expect:The…