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Remembering Apollo 11, 50 Years Ago this Month

...little boy got to stay up way past his bedtime to watch. You can watch the entire moon walk here, exactly the way it looked to all those people watching on television 50 years ago. On July 20, 2019, the...

Huron-Clinton Metroparks Seeks Public Input to Guide New Regional Water Safety Initiative

...the development of this regional plan, please reach out to Nina Kelly, Metroparks Chief of Planning and Development, at nina.kelly@metroparks.com. [1] https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm6319a2.htm?s_cid=mm6319a2_w#tab [2] https://www.usaswimming.org/parents/learn-to-swim [3] https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm6319a2.htm?s_cid=mm6319a2_w#tab [4] https://www.usaswimming.org/parents/learn-to-swim [5] Five County region includes Livingston, Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne counties....

Activities & Amenities

EXPLORE YOUR METROPARKS Think you know the Huron-Clinton Metroparks? With nearly 25,000 acres and 13 different parks, we might surprise you. Whether you love hiking, biking, golfing, swimming, fishing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing or just taking in the beauty of Southeast...

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...Foot Golf Golf Hiking Historic Center Horseback Riding Marina Mountain Biking Nature Center / Museum Picnicking Playground Pool Splash Pad Waterslide Search in this Area × View All Park Maps View Full Calendar JUL 6 Adventuring 101 Indian Springs Metropark...

Wasps: Heroines for the Lazy Home Gardener

...daubers, paralyze the caterpillar then carry it away to lay an egg upon, later becoming food when her baby hatches. Wasps that live in community nests, like paper wasps or yellow jackets, not only remember and revisit hotspots for food...

Metropark Express Powered by Smart

...swiftly into the park. Once you are past the tollbooth, the driver will drop you off at the curb of your selected park destination. Can I be dropped off in different areas of the park? Yes! You can choose one...

Wild Wednesday: Mourning Cloak Butterfly

...when they are very active. During this time, they store up on food to prepare for overwintering under tree bark or in another protected location. Mourning Cloaks can be found in a variety of habitats in Michigan as long as...

Wild Wednesday: American Wintergreen

December 14, 2022 By: Kaitlyn Burkey, Interpreter Candy canes, peppermint hot chocolate, and other minty treats start to appear everywhere in the winter months on menus and in grocery store aisles. Originally, one of the ways that the flavor of...

Syrup Season & Climate Change

...hunting. His wife later collected the water that flowed from the gash in the tree for cooking. The pair enjoyed a great dinner complimented by the sweet, smoky maple syrup. Regardless of the origin story, many tribes in the northern...

Every Day is Earth Day in the Metroparks

...streams. Litter isn’t just unsightly, it can cause problems for wildlife, block water flow in culverts, and more. What’s a park visitor to do? Pack it in, pack it out The best solution is to plan ahead to pack out...

An Amazing Comeback: Co-Existing with Beavers

July 26, 2023 By Erin Parker, Interpretive Services Supervisor In 2008, when beavers first showed back up in the Detroit River near the Conner Creek Power Plant, after 75 years of absence from the River, people had a lot of...

Climate Action in the Classroom: The Value of Trees

November 8, 2023 By Erin Parker, Interpretive Services Supervisor Do you have a favorite tree? Maybe it grew in your childhood backyard, tall and strong and holding a tire swing that kept you busy during the seemingly-endless summers of youth....

Owls in Winter

December 13, 2023 Paul Cypher, Park Interpreter Winter is on its way. Whether we have feet of snow or mild temps with slop, we need to be prepared. What’s on your list of things to do? Get the snowblower ready...

Picnic Parties – Strive for sustainable events 

...own picnic, remember to use these tips, and always strive for sustainable solutions. Then, when the party’s over, always leave an area how you found it. Be respectful to the environment and your community. More eco-friendly decoration ideas here: https://greenthatlife.com/eco-friendly-party-decorations/...

Let’s All Speak for the Trees

...doable! You’ll want to take note of the growth pattern of the branches, look at the bark color and pattern, and look at the leaf and flower buds that form in preparation for spring. Below are a couple of my...
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