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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...

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

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

...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 on social media with the hashtag #YourMetroparks – we often share visitors’ photos on our Instagram account....

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...

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!...

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...

Magical Monarchs

...years. Monarch Watch (www.MonarchWatch.org) started an outreach program dedicated to engaging the public in studies of Monarchs, it also concentrated its efforts on Monarch conservation. As a citizen scientist, you too can be instrumental in helping Monarch butterflies. Guidelines can...

Bird of the Week-Tree Swallow

...desirable to have on your property, as they are great insect eaters. If you place a nest box on your property, it is best to put up two, about ten feet apart. Nest box plans can be found here: https://www.audubon.org/news/how-build-bluebird-nest-box....

Park Closures

...the river as Wayne County issues health advisories: https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/wayne-county-declares-state-of-emergency-health-advisory-after-storms-and-flooding Lake Erie Metropark Wave Pool – The Great Wave Pool and Food Bar will be closed for repairs for the 2024 season. Lake Erie Metropark Golf Course – Tee times for...

Bird of the Week: Belted Kingfisher

...lake or river. Both the male and the female help in excavating a horizontal tunnel, three to six feet long with a nest chamber at the end. Click the following link to hear the Belted Kingfisher’s rattle like call: https://www.bird-sounds.net/belted-kingfisher/...

Bird of the Week: Mute Swan

...the collar may look snug, but that is due to the fluff of the bird’s neck. Help track the movement of Mute swans by reporting any sightings of neck collared swans directly to the Federal Bird Banding Laboratory at: https://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/BBL/bblretrv/....

Wildlife Wednesday: Eastern Box Turtle

...poor swimming abilities. This turtle is not a picky eater- it is known to chow down on worms, insects like crickets and beetles, mushrooms, fruits, vegetables, and other plant material. Even though the box turtle moves very slowly, it is...

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

...bronze plaque to create the perfect tribute. Commemorative benches are $5,150 each and guaranteed for 10 years. The commemorative bench sponsorship is considered tax-deductible and proceeds support the Metroparks. Request Information Bench Sponsorship Name * Phone Number * E-Mail *...

Share Your Photos

...Media Platform - Username/Handle/URL Park Location of Photo(s) * Describe Your Photo(s) * Photo Credit By checking this box, all of your photos used by the Metroparks will receive photo credit. Photo Release * By checking this box, you accept...

Kensington Metropark Farm Center

...office. Rates Adult – $5 Senior (62+) – $3 Children (ages 3-12) – $3 Children (2 and under) – Free Pick-A-Pumpkin Hayride Beginning October 1, come on down to the Farm Center for a hayride out to the pumpkin patch....
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