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...752-3002 N/A 4 Romeo Airport-D98 (586) 336-9116 View Website 5 Oakland County International Airport (248) 666-3900 View Website 6 Pontiac VORTAC PSI 111.0 N/A N/A 7 Oakland County Southwest Airport (248) 437-2333 View Website 8 Brighton Airport-45G (810) 599-1747 View...

Bird of the Week: Northern Parula

...in Michigan, don’t worry! They’ll be back next May for a quick stopover to fuel up during their northern migration to the upper peninsula and Canada. To watch and listen to a Northern Parula in action, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fn8uzlYnt50. Happy Birding!...

Accessibility

...Email Indian Springs Metropark: (248) 625-6640, Email Kensington Metropark: (810) 227-8910, Email Lake Erie Metropark: (734) 379-5020, Email Lake St. Clair Metropark: (586) 463-4581, Email Lower Huron, Oakwoods or Willow Metroparks: (734) 697-9181, Email Stony Creek Metropark: (586) 781-4242, Email...

The Most Beneficial Gardener Is a Lazy One!

...leaves under trees or in garden beds if you choose to clear your lawn of leaf litter. Avoid the use of chemicals and fertilizers in your gardening practices. Links for more Information: https://www.canr.msu.edu/home_gardening/pollinators/ https://xerces.org/blog/dont-spring-into-garden-cleanup-too-soon https://xerces.org/pollinator-resource-center/great-lakes https://extension.psu.edu/programs/master-gardener/counties/lackawanna/news/how-to-support-our-pollinators-insects-and-birds-during-the-winter-months https://www.gardencityharvest.org/the-real-dirt-garden-city-harvest-blog/2022/9/30/native-pollinators-creating-year-round-habitat-in-your-yards-and-gardens-gbbyd https://www.xerces.org/sites/default/files/publications/18-014.pdf https://homegrownnationalpark.org/ https://www.michiganaudubon.org/fall-garden-clean-up-dos-and-donts/...

Wild Wednesday: Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake (Sistrurus catenatus catenatus)

...sighting within your Metroparks, please call the nature center within that park (visit www.metroparks.com for center phone numbers). You can also report a sighting by searching Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake at www.michigan.gov/dnr. To learn more about this amazing reptile, visit https://www.fws.gov/midwest/endangered/reptiles/eama/index.html...

How Do Michigan’s Animals Beat the Heat?

...the heat in your backyard? Check out these other Metroparks’ resources: What is Garden Ecology? Harnessing the potential of Lawns Rain Gardens- Putting your yard to work for you (and your community)! Sources:   https://www.nwf.org/Magazines/National-Wildlife/2010/animals_beat_the_heat   https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/panting-pooping-8-weird-ways-animals-keep-cool-180952226/   https://www.audubon.org/news/how-help-birds-beat-heat  ...

Water Footprints

...citizens of Detroit and beyond to improve their quality of life. https://www.wethepeopleofdetroit.com/get-involved-old Support The Alliance for the Great Lakes, a nonpartisan nonprofit working across the region to protect fresh, clean, and natural waters of the Great Lakes. https://greatlakes.org/get-involved/    ...

Kensington Metropark

4570 Huron River Parkway, Milford, MI 48381 (810) 227-8910 Park Hours: 6 a.m. – 10 p.m. Park Office Hours: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Park Fees: $10 Daily Vehicle or Boat Pass OR Annual Passes DETAILS Please be advised, construction...

Metroparks Improves Access to Paddling at Kensington Metropark

...This project compliments additional paddling improvements the Metroparks are making in other areas of the Huron River. Learn more on the Metroparks blog at https://www.metroparks.com/metroparks-improving-access-to-paddling-along-the-huron-river-and-healing-its-headwaters/. From the West Boat Launch area, visitors can access the Huron River or Kent Lake...

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...

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/....

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!...

Bird of the Week: Common Merganser

...near freshwater lakes and rivers. They nest in cavities of large trees, so they are often found in mature forests. In the winter, they often form large flocks on lakes and rivers. To learn more about Common Mergansers, visit https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Common_Merganser/id....

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...

Bird of the Week: Baltimore Oriole

...branches of elms, maples, and cottonwoods. They are frequent visitors to parks, orchards, and yards. Keep your eyes and ears out for this quick-moving bird the next time you visit your Metroparks! Listen to the Baltimore Oriole’s call here: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Baltimore_Oriole/sounds...

Bird of the Week: Bank Swallow

...catch and eat flying insects), their population has decreased drastically over the past few decades. Keep your eyes and ears out for this quick-moving bird the next time you visit your Metroparks! Listen to the Bank Swallow’s call here: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Bank_Swallow/sounds...

Bird of the Week: Belted Kingfisher

...States, Mexico, Central America and the West Indies in the winter. If there are remaining open bodies of water, they may stay in the north during the winter. If you’d like to learn more about the Belted Kingfisher, visit https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Belted_Kingfisher/id...

Bird of the Week: Cape May Warbler

...emerge in large numbers. Make sure to visit you local Metroparks during migration season to get a glimpse at these incredible birds as they move between their summer and winter homes! Listen to the Cape May Warbler’s call here: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Cape_May_Warbler/sounds...
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