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Winter’s a blast at your Huron-Clinton Metroparks, with plenty to offer you over the holiday break. There’s no need to spend money for a trip up north when 25,000 scenic acres of tranquil woods, quiet waters and breathtaking scenery await your next visit.
Pack up sleds, hiking boots or cross-country skis to plan your trip. Outdoor recreation, such as sledding, snowboarding, tobogganing and ice skating are available at a number of Metroparks, weather and snow conditions permitting. Selected facilities are lighted at night. With enough cold weather and snow, the Metroparks can offer up to 75 miles of groomed ski trails. Paved hike/bike trails and nature trails can provide excellent opportunities to watch wildlife or take a leisurely stroll.
Interpretive centers at Kensington (Farm Center and Nature Center), Lake Erie and Indian Springs Metroparks will be open every day except Christmas Day. Interpretive Centers at Lake St. Clair, Oakwoods and Stony Creek Metroparks, and the Farm Center at Wolcott Mill Metropark will be open every day except Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. The Historic Mill at Wolcott Mill Metropark will be open December 28, 29 and 30.
For information on the locations of these winter facilities and activities, please contact the park of your choice directly, contact the administrative office at 810-227-2757 or 800-477-2757, or visit www.metroparks.com. Also, please call ahead for snow conditions and to confirm if facilities are open.
The following programs are offered at Kensington Metropark, near Milford/Brighton during the holiday break:
“Chickadee Chow-Down,” Kensington Metropark Nature Center, Friday, December 28, Saturday, December 29 and Sunday, December 30 at 1 pm. In winter, a variety of songbirds will take sunflower seeds from your hands. Bird seed will be provided for this short walk along the nature trails. All ages welcome. Fee: $3 per person. Preregistration required. For additional information, please call 810-227-8910.
“Horse-Drawn Hayrides,” Kensington Metropark Farm Center, horse-drawn sleigh rides or hayrides are offered, weather permitting, from noon to 4 pm, during Christmas vacation, Wednesday, December 26 through Tuesday, January 1. The farm center office is closed on Christmas Day, with the farm grounds open for visitors to enjoy a leisurely stroll and see the farm animals. Hayride/sleigh ride fees are: adults $5, children and seniors $3. For additional information, please call 810-227-8910.
Three programs are offered at Oakwoods Metropark Nature Center during the holiday break. Preregistration is required. Please call 734-782-3956 to register for these programs:
“’Twas the Day Before Christmas,” Monday, December 24 at 10 am, Nature Center. What do French hens and turtle doves have to do with Christmas? Find out during this fun look at the Twelve Days of Christmas. Fee: $3 per person. Preregistration required.
“Full Moon Hike & Bonfire,” Friday, December 28 at 6 pm, Nature Center. Enjoy a brisk winter walk followed by an evening around the bonfire with hot cocoa and good company. Fee: $5 per person. Preregistration required.
“The Secret Lives of Foxes,” Saturday, December 29 at 6 pm, Nature Center. Learn some interesting facts about these elusive little canines. Fee: $4 per person. Preregistration required.
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