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Wildlife Wednesday: Northern Leopard Frog

...these animals to survive until spring, when warm weather returns and food is abundant once more. Listen for this frog and other frog species during your next adventure in your Huron-Clinton Metroparks! To hear this frog’s interesting call, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDuvK0u8XyY&list=UUQBXHFI3kPpoaMR_6GAmfaw...

Wildlife Wednesday: Eastern Box Turtle

...completely close its shell. The colors and patterns of the shell help this reptile camouflage well with the dappled light and leaf litter in its woodland home, which means the turtle has very few predators once it reaches adult size....

Fall Bird Migration Fills the Skies at Your Metroparks

...form or another at Lake Erie Metropark; and the boat launch in the park has been the primary site for over 20 of those years. A paid counter, sponsored by the International Wildlife Refuge Alliance, Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge,...

Bird of the Week: Cooper’s Hawk

...will be changed by the American Ornithological Society’s review of birds with honorific, eponymous, or otherwise harmful common names. You can get updates about the AOS’s review of English bird names at https://americanornithology.org/english-bird-names/ and learn why this matters at https://www.audubon.org/magazine/summer-2022/whats-bird-name....

Bird of the Week: Snow Bunting

...back and wing markings. During its time in Michigan, the bunting’s feathers take on a rustier appearance which helps camouflage the bird from predators. Regardless of the season, a bright white wing patch helps to easily identify this flighty bird....

Education

...the Metroparks: Make Your Own Tie–dye Paper – Make tie–dye paper with household items! [PDF] Science with the Metroparks: Two Ways To Make Your Own Slime – Make slime in two different ways! [PDF] Observations & Questions Part 1: Making...

Solomon G. Brown: First African American Employee at the Smithsonian Institute

...District of Columbia. On February 14, 1906, after 54 years of service at the Smithsonian Institute, Solomon Brown retired. He passed away in Washington, D.C. only a few months later, on June 24, 1906.   Sources: https://siarchives.si.edu/history/featured-topics/stories/solomon-brown-first-african-american-employee-smithsonian-institution https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/brown-solomon-g-1829-1906/    ...

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/...

Vernal Pools: Immerse Yourself in the Mystical Habitat

...to get immersed in these mystical habitats.   Sources: 13,000: https://project.geo.msu.edu/geogmich/glacial.html Vernal pool: https://mnfi.anr.msu.edu/abstracts/ecology/Vernal_Pool.pdf 550 Animal Species: https://vppartnership.iescentral.com/menus/animals.html Peeps from Spring Peepers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4nZ13F1rYw Water Comes Alive: https://mivernalpools.com/news/article/New-Video-Explores-Vernal-Pools.html Vernal Pool Patrol: https://vernal-pool-patrol-mnfi.hub.arcgis.com/pages/about Vernal Pool Discovery Programs: https://web1.myvscloud.com/wbwsc/mihuronclintonwt.wsc/search.html?display=detail&FMID=60218551&Module=AR&_csrf_token=310e301294b80e41ea677dd77cc2b5b8ee83154373e00502c0e474511479d26b Salamander Migration Programs: https://web1.myvscloud.com/wbwsc/mihuronclintonwt.wsc/search.html?display=detail&FMID=60216022&Module=AR&_csrf_token=66d7f17fe0462a62b64a398d4caae48b6c2942278c9a6e00034ca54ee7dd807b...

Get Involved This Earth Day in Your Metroparks

...clean up their communities and work towards more sustainable practices and efforts that support a healthy environment for all of us. This Earth Day, get involved with the Huron-Clinton Metroparks by participating in a park cleanup scheduled at Lake Erie...

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

4300 Main Park Road, Shelby Township, MI 48316 (586) 781-4242 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 Stony Creek Metropark...

Lake St. Clair Metropark

31300 Metro Parkway, Harrison Township, MI 48045 (586) 463-4581 Park Hours: Weekdays 6 a.m. – 10 p.m. Weekends 6 a.m. – 11 p.m. Park Office Hours: Weekdays 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. Weekends & Holidays 7 a.m. – 10:30 p.m....

LENS CAP at Lake Erie Metropark

...Contest Submit your best photos in advance as a part of our photo contest. The top three photos, as appraised by your peers, will be displayed in the Museum Observation Room. Ask the Museum for details! Click HERE to learn...

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,...

Astronomy

...or even painting! Click below to learn more and register. Monthly – Oakwoods Full Moon Hike Learn More August 17 – Kensington Blue Moon on the Beach Learn More August 19 – Lake Erie Full Moon Hike: Sturgeon Moon Learn...
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