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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....

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....

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/    ...

Make a Donation

THEY’RE YOUR METROPARKS. DO SOMETHING SPECIAL FOR THEM. Honor someone you love with a gift that keeps giving. Help enhance the beauty of the Metroparks while creating a memorial that will last for years to come. COMMEMORATIVE BENCH AND TREE...

Share Your Photos

...novice or advanced. Fill out the form below and upload your photos. If you would prefer, you can also e-mail your photos and descriptions to us at info@metroparks.com. Submission Form Photo Submission Form Full Name * Email * Website Social...

Kensington Metropark Farm Center

...can easily book a daytime rental online. Click here to view fire ring availability. The Metroparks are committed to removing barriers, creating and improving access, and increasing recreation opportunities for all. Coming soon! Kensington Metropark Farm Center offers Sensory-Friendly Backpacks...

FOIA

...records from any federal agency. At the Huron-Clinton Metroparks, you can request records by contacting the Executive Assistant. Executive Assistant Phone: (810) 494-6033 Fax: (810) 225-6212 micaela.vasquez@metroparks.com FOIA FORM FOIA Itemization Form FOIA Procedures and Guidelines FOIA Written Public Summary...

Metroparks Offer Scholarship Opportunities for Local Schools

Get Out and Learn program supports schools with hands-on field trips to local Metroparks The Huron-Clinton Metroparks is now accepting scholarship applications from local schools for its Get Out and Learn program to support field trips that must be completed...

Metroparks Covid-19 Precautions

...plan and our commitment to the region. Of course, it’s important that you remember to give other visitors the recommended six feet of safe space. We’re committed to doing all we can to protect Michiganders and keep the parks open...

The Albino Deer at Kensington Metropark had Twin Fawns

...Albino deer, or its new twin fawns, at Kensington Metropark, please allow them to enjoy their beautiful home by respecting their space. Media requests and inquiries can be sent to the Metroparks Chief of Marketing and Communications at Danielle.mauter@metroparks.com or...

Metroparks Foundation Raises Funds for Field Trips

...program at Kensington Metropark. On May 11, the first ever Celebrate Moms Fashion Show took place. Guests enjoyed brunch at Baker’s, special guest speakers, a silent auction and a fashion show that featured community members and Metroparks staff and families....

Southeast Michigan’s Oldest Known Osprey, C09, Turns 20

...Department of Natural Resources, Detroit Zoological Society and DTE. In 1998, the Metroparks began work to save Michigan’s osprey population with a focus on reintroducing osprey into the southern half of the Lower Peninsula. The program was created to combat...

Exploring Proposal 1

...removing the cap for good. The goal is the following: Allow flexibility to fund and update trails, playgrounds, accessible boat launches, and more in communities across the state, while continuing to prioritize land conservation and protection. Safeguard a stream of...

Exploring Proposal 1

...removing the cap for good. The goal is the following: Allow flexibility to fund and update trails, playgrounds, accessible boat launches, and more in communities across the state, while continuing to prioritize land conservation and protection. Safeguard a stream of...

Partnerships Help Make Your Metroparks Accessible

...represented, individuals from the community also serve on the committee. These individuals provide a voice for themselves, their children or family, and their community, and share a personal-perspective insight. “A main focus for us is making sure the parks serve...
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