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Bird of the Week: Baltimore Oriole

...inches deep, with a small opening on top and a bulging bottom chamber, where her eggs will rest. To find out more about how Baltimore Orioles build their hanging nests, visit https://www.audubon.org/news/how-orioles-build-those-incredible-hanging-nests To hear oriole songs and calls visit https://www.bird-sounds.net/baltimore-oriole/?type1648...

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: Tree Swallow

...are great insect eaters. If you place a nest box on your property, it is best to put up two, about ten feet apart. Nest box plans can be found here: https://www.audubon.org/news/how-build-bluebird-nest-box. To hear Tree Swallow songs and calls: https://www.bird-sounds.net/tree-swallow/....

Bird of the Week: Yellow Warbler

...two weeks of May. If you have a smartphone, consider downloading the free Merlin Bird ID app to try your hand at spring warbler identification. Www.allaboutbirds.org and www.ebird.org are also great resources to learn about native bird species. Happy birding!...

Climate Action in #YourMetroparks

...coming months. To read more about how phenological data is used to understand climate change: https://www.aldoleopold.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2013-paper.pdf To read more about climate change impacts people in Michigan: https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/safety-injury-prev/environmental-health/topics/mitracking/climate-change#:~:text=The%20region%20has%20gotten%20warmer,patterns%20and%20more%20extreme%20events. To read more about climate change impacts on agriculture, ecosystems, and more: https://19january2017snapshot.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2016-09/documents/climate-change-mi.pdf...

George Washington Carver: Agricultural Scientist and Inventor

...career, yet still invented several techniques and products that pushed the boundaries. Crop rotation and his work with peanuts were some of the key factors in helping the South move away from their reliance on cotton production. Sources: https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/george-washington-carver https://www.britannica.com/biography/George-Washington-Carver...

Parks in Partnership: Great Lakes Commission

...a more diverse wetland full of native plants that are still hanging on under the thick canopy of Phragmites – like boneset, Joe-Pye Weed, swamp milkweed, monkey flower, and blue vervain. Sources: https://www.greatlakesphragmites.net/pamf/ https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/a_history_of_wetlands_in_michigan_part_1_hintzen15 Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā ...

Master Rain Gardener Class

...hours (optional) 9 – 10 a.m. Cost: $89 Early Bird Rate, $150 after January 1. Scholarships available see https://www.hrwc.org/raingardenclass for details. Location: Virtual Class with In-Person Tours Pre-registration is required. To register please visit: https://www.hrwc.org/raingardenclass. If you have questions or...

Parks in Partnership Highlight: Michigan Natural Shoreline Partnership

March 27, 2024 By Erin Parker, Interpretive Services Supervisor This article is part of a series intended to showcase some of our community partners in 2024 through occasional ā€œParks in Partnershipā€ highlight articles. Erosion, poor water quality, reduced aquatic wildlife...

WaterWise: Empowering Students Through Stormwater Education

May 15, 2024 By Stephanie Kozak, Park Interpreter At Hudson Mills Metropark, we are embarking on an exciting new initiative called WaterWise: Empowering Students Through Stormwater Education. This initiative arose from our desire to spotlight one of the park’s most...

Metroparks Enhances Trail Experiences With New Improvements

...own pace. The Trail Challenge will run from May 1 to October 31. Register by October 24 to earn incentives like a 2025 Metroparks annual pass. Learn more at https://www.metroparks.com/trailchallenge/. Stay up to date on all Metropark projects at https://www.metroparks.com/current-projects/....

Park Closures

...occur *During flooding events, part of the Hike Bike trail may not be passable. Hike Bike Trail Connector to Willow: Open *During flooding events, part of the Hike Bike trail may not be passable. Woods Creek Playground: Open Lower Huron...

Climate Classroom

...Noon. Cost: $89 Early Bird Rate, $150 after January 1. Scholarships available see https://www.hrwc.org/raingardenclass for details. Location: Virtual Class with In-Person Tours Pre-registration is required. To register please visit: https://www.hrwc.org/raingardenclass. Ā  Ā  In this is a one-hour class we will...

Kensington Metropark

4570 Huron River Parkway, Milford, MI 48381 (810) 227-8910 Park Hours: 6 a.m. – 10 p.m. Park Office Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Friday: 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. Weekends: 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. Park Fees: $10...

Police

...All trail hazards can be reported to any park employee within the park or the local Park Office. Any life threatening hazard (down power line, sink hole on the trail etc.) should be reported through 911 or the appropriate Park...

Current Projects & Improvements

...Metropark In April 2021, trail work will start at River Grove intersection and end at Pineview parking lot. The trail will be closed during construction. This reconstruction project includes crushing the existing pavement and installing brand new pavement with some...

Get Out and Learn

...school must be able show data from the Center for Educational Performance and Information that they are at least 50% economically disadvantaged. More information at https://www.mischooldata.org/econdis-counts-data-files/ To be reimbursed for transportation expenses through the scholarship, awarded teachers will need to...
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