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Shelton Johnson: Park Ranger and Advocate for Diversity in the National Parks

...his stories. Each day, he continues to advocate for diversity in the parks, helping to make sure families from all backgrounds feel welcome to explore these magnificent places. Ranger Shelton Johnson Speaks about Black History Month   Sources: https://www.outsideonline.com/culture/essays-culture/shelton-johnson-park-ranger-yosemite/ https://parktrust.org/news/national-park-trust-honors-national-park-service-ranger-shelton-johnson-with-american-park-experience-award/...

Get Involved This Earth Day in Your Metroparks

...Day History Hike: Lake Erie Metropark (all ages) – 1pm – 2:30pm Earth Day Heroes of Conservation: Lake Erie Metropark (ages 8 and up) – 3pm – 4pm Full details and registration can be found at www.metroparks.com/events As we look...

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...

Stony Creek Metropark

...Beach Wheelchair Demonstration Video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2ilssiusHk. The All-Terrain Beach Chair is recommended for ages 9 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Two rental times available at 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. – 6 p.m....

Lake St. Clair Metropark

...the wheelchair on the beach. Before use or rental, please view the video DeBug All-Terrain Beach Wheelchair Demonstration Video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2ilssiusHk. The All-Terrain Beach Chair is recommended for ages 9 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Two...

LENS CAP at Lake Erie Metropark

...more and register. Share Your Photos With Us While not a program, we always encourage Metroparks visitors to share their photos with us. You can submit your amazing winter photos to us at https://www.metroparks.com/share-your-photos/. You can also share your photos...

Trick-or-Treat Along the Trail

...at the Indian Springs Metropark Office not the Environmental Discovery Center. See https://www.metroparks.com/indian-springs-metropark/#parkmaps for directions. Weather-appropriate costumes are encouraged as this event takes place all outdoors, rain or shine. This program is part festive, part educational and all fun. Best...

Metroparks Expands Live-Saving Swim and Water Safety Initiative

...at Adams Butzel Complex in Detroit in partnership with Detroit Parks & Recreation, YMCA, Oakland County Sheriff PAL and community members to celebrate the expanded initiative. In attendance included Metroparks Director Amy McMillan, Metroparks Board of Commissioners Chair Bernard Parker,...

Baby Animal Season:  Keeping wildlife wild!

...attempt to move or feed it unless instructed by a professional wildlife rehabilitator. You can connect with a professional, licensed wildlife rehabilitator through the list on Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ website. https://www.michigandnr.com/dlr/ Each rehabilitator is listed by county and...

Astronomy

...help learning your telescope, you’re sure to find somebody to talk to. Learn more at https://www.meetup.com/warrenastro/events/. Lower Huron Metropark – Space Themed Playground Located near Woods Creek, this space-themed accessible playground will have kids (and adults) ready to blast off!...

Rules and Regulations

...rights and any regulation of those rights. For a copy of the Metroparks full “Free Speech Guidelines,” please contact the Administrative Office at 810-227-2757 or visit www.metroparks.com. Horses must remain on established, designated trails only. Horses may not be ridden...

Metroparks Shares Life-Saving Swim and Water Safety Tips

...free swim lessons in the community and together we are working to increase that number in the years to come.” To learn more about Everyone in the Pool and how to stay safe around water this summer, please visit www.metroparks.com/everyone-in-the-pool....

Accessibility

...the ADA Coordinator capacity, the Chief of DEI oversees the Grievance Policy and Procedure which contains the following provisions. Complaints are to be filed, in writing if possible, containing enough facts to investigate. The complaint must be submitted no later...

Press Room

...Marketing and Communications, Danielle Mauter. Danielle is responsible for arranging interviews and issuing statements on behalf of the Metroparks. You must contact Danielle Mauter, and not HCMA employees, regardless of media deadlines. Interview Requests Interview requests will be arranged by...

Make Your Summer Memorable at Your Metroparks

...Metropark, the pool at Lake St. Claire Metropark and the Turtle Cove Aquatic Center at Lower Huron Metropark remain closed while staff complete maintenance and improvement projects and train lifeguard staff. Many of our facilities are operating with different capacities...

Police

...matter to your satisfaction, you may file an official written complaint. Your complaint will be investigated, and you will be notified of the results of your complaint. How to report an emergency or incident: As with all Police Departments in...

Bird of the Week: Ruby-crowned Kinglet

...Females build a globe-shaped nest that can stretch as the brood grows. They lay a very large clutch of eggs – there can be up to 12 in a single nest. To learn more about the Ruby-crowned Kinglet, visit https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Ruby-crowned_Kinglet...

Magical Monarchs

...to 300 eggs along the way, only on milkweed plants, and it may take several life-cycles for these butterflies to complete their movement north. The butterflies that emerge along the way will continue the species’ journey north to Michigan just...

Bird of the Week: Trumpeter Swan

...efforts, the species was able to come back as a conservation success story. Ongoing conservation efforts are important for these swans still, since they are sensitive to human disturbance. To learn more about the Trumpeter Swan, visit https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Trumpeter_Swan/overview. Happy birding!...
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