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Softened Shorelines, Cleaner Water for All

...win-win-win. Softened shorelines, also called living shorelines, rely on a mix of plants indigenous to the place where they’ll be installed to replace hard or human-made surfaces. Along with aesthetic value, they provide food and shelter for land- and-water-based wildlife,...

Bird of the Week: Yellow-rumped Warbler

...to your feeder? Try offering sunflower seeds, raisins, suet or peanut butter and you could see Yellow-rumped Warblers all summer! Interested in learning more about warblers? Download the free Merlin Bird ID app on your smartphone or check out www.audubon.org....

Metroparks Covid-19 Precautions

...and available for all to use. Park Closures 10/26/21 – Due to the rain and flooded course conditions, our golf course will be closed at Willow Metropark today (10/26) and tomorrow (10/27).   Additional Precautions to Expect During Your Visit...

Projects, Grants & Partners

...unloading area; 3) launch renovations with new floating launch; 4) picnic shelter renovations; 5) concrete access walkways to launch, picnic shelter, and playground; 6) playground improvements; 7) picnic area improvements; and 8) additional landscaping features. Dexter-Huron Metropark and this project...

Metroparks Receives Grant Funding to Combat the Spotted Lanternfly

...report from your phone – MSU.edu/tools/apps/#home Or – if you see a spotted lanternfly in a Metropark, use the Metroparks specific form at https://form.jotform.com/231694898764074. Early detection and response is a common approach for new invasive species like the spotted lanternfly....

Mountain Bike Skills Lessons at Stony Creek

...Ages: Fun for all ages! Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Cost: $30 per person Location: Stony Creek Metropark, West Branch Picnic area, Shelden Mountain Bike Trailhead To explore a full list of dates and to register please visit https://www.schedulicity.com/scheduling/MMIUHYY/classes...

Kensington Metropark Nature Center

BACK TO KENSINGTON METROPARK HOME BACK TO KENSINGTON METROPARK HOME KENSINGTON METROPARK NATURE CENTER 4570 Huron River Parkway, Milford, MI 48381 (810) 227-8917 Tuesday – Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving Day...

Bird of the Week: Common Yellowthroat

...Yellowthroat this spring and summer throughout your Metroparks and even your own backyard. Visit https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Common_Yellowthroat/sounds to listen to this warbler’s unique song. Check out https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/common-yellowthroat for more information on this bird and similar species. Common Yellowthroat (Female) Common Yellowthroat (Male)...

Bird of the Week: Bald Eagle

...much to learn about the Bald Eagle. Below are a few sites to visit: Learn more about the history of Bald Eagle decline, protection, and recovery by visiting https://www.fws.gov/midwest/eagle/History/index.html. Visit https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/bald-eagle to learn more about the species. Check out the...

Harnessing the Potential of Lawns

...with your personal aesthetic preferences or HOA guidelines. Tending to native plants with a slightly elevated mowing height encourages deep root development, enhancing soil vitality and resilience against drought.   For more information: https://www.canr.msu.edu/resources/smart_lawns_for_pollinators https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/publications/pdfs/huntingwildlifehabitat/landowners_guide/habitat_mgmt/backyard/Grass_Ground_Cover.htm https://xerces.org/pollinator-conservation/yards-and-gardens https://wildseedproject.net/2017/01/native-groundcovers-beauty-biodiversity-ground-level/ https://www.prairienursery.com/plants-seeds/native-plants/groundcover-plants.html https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/yard-garden/xeriscaping-ground-cover-plants-7-230/ https://www.a2gov.org/departments/Parks-Recreation/NAP/Native-Plants/Pages/NativePlants.aspx...

Metroparks Continues Work on Accessibility Through Improvements and Programs

...& Health Services Director for the Disability Network of Eastern Michigan. The learn more about the Adaptive Recreation program visit, https://www.metroparks.com/adaptive-recreation/. Participants are encouraged to register in advance as space is limited. Additional work this summer is updating the Metroparks...

The Fiery Fix

...Michigan’s landscapes. These burns embody a harmonious fusion of traditional wisdom and contemporary management practices, underscoring the enduring significance of fire in shaping and sustaining ecosystems. Interested in reading more? Check out these resources: https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/managing-resources/forestry/fire/prescribed-fire-explained https://www.fs.usda.gov/features/professionals-prepare-for-prescribed-burn https://www.forestsandrangelands.gov/documents/strategy/natl-cohesive-wildland-fire-mgmt-strategy-addendum-update-2023.pdf https://www.fs.usda.gov/managing-land/fire https://www.nps.gov/articles/what-is-a-prescribed-fire.htm https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/biomes/succession.html...

Your Metroparks will be Scanning Park Passes this Year

If you’re a regular Metroparks visitor, you may have noticed that your annual pass this year has a barcode, and you may be wondering why. Here at your Huron-Clinton Metroparks, we’re committed to serving the community we call home: Southeast...

Swim Lessons

...2: Saturday – 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2 – 3pm Session 3: Saturday – 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2 – 4pm Session 4: Saturday – 11/9, 11/16, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21 – 2pm Session 5: Saturday – 11/9, 11/16, 11/30,...

Bird of the Week: Indigo Bunting

...They spend their winters in southern Florida or northern South America, flying about 1,200 miles each way. Like many other songbirds, indigo buntings migrate at night, using the stars to guide them. To learn more about Indigo Buntings, visit https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Indigo_Bunting/...

Planning and Development

...Report [PDF] Kensington Full Report [PDF] Lake Erie Full Report [PDF] Lake St. Clair Full Report [PDF] Lower Huron Full Report [PDF] Oakwoods Full Report [PDF] Stony Creek Full Report [PDF] Willow Full Report [PDF] Wolcott Mill Full Report [PDF]...

Natural Resources

...Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) issued a “Do Not Eat” advisory (https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/0,5885,7-339–474469–,00.html) for multiple sites along the Huron River in Oakland, Livingston, and Washtenaw counties. This advisory is for all fish between the Huron River at Milford...
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