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Bird of the Week: Black-throated Blue Warbler

...grab your binoculars and bird field guide and head out to one of your Metroparks for the opportunity to view this amazing warbler. Happy birding! Click here to listen to the Black-throated Blue Warbler’s unique “I am so lazzzy” song....

Oakwoods Interpretive Sign – Bountiful Butterflies

Bountiful Butterflies Butterflies come in a variety of sizes, colors and shapes. From the large swallowtail butterlfies to the tiny skippers, these winged wonders are truly a sight to behold. As you walk the path, see how many species of...

Strategic Plan

...Updates coming soon. Updates coming soon. Updates coming soon. Updates coming soon. Updates coming soon. CONSERVE & STEWARD The Metroparks conserves natural resources and actively stewards our impact on and relationship with the environment. Updates coming soon. Updates coming soon....

Parks in Partnership Highlight: Eco- Art and Advocacy with Sidewalk Detroit

...and other Detroit parks. In 2021, Sidewalk Detroit launched their Eco-Artist Residency with artist Patrick Dougherty. Dougherty, along with more than 150 volunteers and artists, created “Stickwork”- a large, woven installation near one of the entrances to Eliza Howell Park’s...

Air Pollution, Ozone, and the Benefits of Trees and Parks

...communities who carry an undue burden when it comes to the effects of climate change. Parks, from small city “pocket parks” to the 4,500 acres of Kensington Metropark can help all of southeast Michigan’s communities during heat waves and ozone...

About the Metroparks

...– and indispensable resource – in southeast Michigan: One Region. One Metroparks. Endless Experiences. Our Values Access Make the Metroparks available to all in the region, regardless of race, age, income, gender, or ability. Commitment Treat all employees, constituents, and...

Hudson Mills Metropark Activity Center

...homeschool programs and scout programs can all be found at your Metropark interpretive centers. What topics do we cover? Wildlife, natural science, environment, ecology, climate, farm life, regional history. And that’s just to start. Most Metroparks programs support the Common...

Migration Mania! 

...a sport with your rules, your timeline, your equipment and your budget. Actually, it’s better than any sport. And more widespread, too. Believe it or not, “bird watching” is considered more popular than any sport in the country. The playing...

Make Your Summer Memorable at Your Metroparks

...or precautions, and you can learn about all these before your visit at metroparks.com/covid. There are still plenty of ways to explore your Metroparks this Fourth of July, create special memories and start new traditions. We can’t wait to see...

Current Projects & Improvements

...Creek Lake. Approved conceptual drawings can be found in the November 2019 board packet at https://www.metroparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/11_November-2019.pdf?x91894 starting on page 142.   [foogallery id=”61778″] Maple Beach Kensington Metropark Maple Beach at Kensington Metropark will be receiving some upgrades through two projects...

Your Summer Starts This Weekend. And Your Metroparks Are Ready.

...rest of their visit. Please check the website or Facebook for updates on closures before heading out. And remember: They’re your Metroparks. Come on by, but stay apart.   For full details of all of our Covid-19 Precautions visit: www.metroparks.com/covid...

Metroparks partners with REI to encourage stewardship and recreation in the outdoors

...farm centers, and activities available this season. Stony Creek Metropark and Hudson Mills Metropark have guided and self-guided hikes specific to #OptOutside on November 29 (Black Friday). You can learn about the volunteer opportunities and hikes by visiting, https://www.metroparks.com/events/list/?tribe_eventcategory=196.  ...

Free Fields Trips Provided by Your Metroparks

...and its wildlife so up close. While Michigan’s weather wasn’t the most cooperative, it didn’t diminish their enthusiasm for the animals, bugs, or out hike in the rain. What a perfectly fun and educational field trip.” In addition, to an...

Why Prescribed Burns

...level of biodiversity that we have in these exemplary habitats. So next time you think spring – think about your local natural resources workers and what they’re doing to contribute to our spring landscape and healthy natural habitats! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=maLA8LY5dqw  ...

New Grants to Improve Access and Accessibility

...for all users. With a final design approved, the Shelden Trails are ready for Phase I construction. Grant monies from REI Co-op ($14,400) and CFSEM ($50,000) will be combined with previously received grants, contributions, and the funds from the Howlin’...

Remembering Apollo 11, 50 Years Ago this Month

Mike Broughton, Kensington Nature Center Interpreter It was late in the day July 20, 1969, and a little eight-year-old boy was sitting on his living room floor, eagerly waiting for astronauts to land on the moon. Apollo 11, NASA’s mission...

New Partnership to Support and Improve Rouge Park

...our much-loved Rouge Park, and the partnership with Metroparks will help to ensure that natural spaces in Rouge Park look good and serve our residents.” Full details of the MOU can be read at https://www.metroparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/00_March-Packet.pdf?x91894 on pages 86 – 99....
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