Channel your inner birder and join us for coffee and bagels as we explore birds together. Our expert staff will teach you about bird identification, calls, tips on feeding birds and what birds to expect in the winter. You’ll get…

The last Saturday of each month is your 3 to 6-year old’s time to explore nature during our “Young Outdoor Explorers” program. This month, we’ll get outside to search for homes, signs and tracks of animals. Through hands-on exploration, your…

Not all birds fly south for the winter. Some stay here all year and brave the cold. Join us for a winter bird walk as we search for and learn about these hardy winter birds. Fun for all ages. Time:…

Learn about the bird species that visit our feeders during the winter months, what foods they eat, and just how simple it can be to bring them to your own feeders during this interactive program. Make a pine-cone peanut butter…

Need help getting your team ready for Science Olympiad? We will focus on using your field guide, working as a team, looking for key characteristics in Michigan fish groups, and differentiating between specific fish species. Interpreters will help students become…

Winter has arrived with crisp air and (hopefully) a blanket of snow covering your favorite trails. Enjoy a horse-drawn hayride or sleigh ride (weather permitting) through the wooded trails around the Farm Center. Wheelchair lift available with advanced notice. Fun…

Do you love reading about nature, history, and wildlife? Come join our book club and enjoy conversations with fellow readers and nature lovers. We meet once a month and discuss the book’s topics together. This month, we will be discussing which…

Need help getting your team ready for Science Olympiad? We will focus on using your field guide, working as a team, looking for key characteristics in Michigan fish groups, and differentiating between specific fish species. Interpreters will help students become…

Ever wanted to feed the pigs? Help farm staff to feed the pigs, goats, cows, and more. Young farmers will learn what each animal eats and why.  Ages 4 and up. Time: 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. Cost: $5 per…

Learn about the habits and habitats of these extraordinary birds during a brief indoor presentation. Afterward, we will head out on the trails and see if we can lure in a Screech Owl or two with recorded calls! Fun for…

Winter has arrived with crisp air and (hopefully) a blanket of snow covering your favorite trails. Enjoy a horse-drawn hayride or sleigh ride (weather permitting) through the wooded trails around the Farm Center. Wheelchair lift available with advanced notice. Fun…

Witness true horsepower in action when you join our teamsters for a horse drawn wagon ride around the farm.  Get up close with the farm’s draft horses as our teamsters demonstrate how to harness and hitch the teams. Learn what…

Enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience you can have no place else.  At Kensington Metropark, Nature Center, a variety of winter songbirds will eagerly fly to your hand for seeds. During this one-hour program, learn about why this happens and how to…

Join us and uncover the fascinating history of this iconic mill and the Wolcott family who lived here. We’ll take you on an hour-long trip back in time with a guided tour of the Wolcott Mill historic site.  Explore the…

Bring your family out to the Nature Center and discover the world of winter birds. Learn how to identify winter birds at the feeders, then take a short hike to discover where birds find food, shelter and water during our Michigan…

Need help getting your team ready for Science Olympiad? We will focus on using your field guide, working as a team, looking for key characteristics in Michigan fish groups, and differentiating between specific fish species. Interpreters will help students become…

LENS CAP - the Lake Erie Nature Society for Cameras and Photography – meets six times a year.  This month, join us for a photo exploration of the Huron-Clinton Metroparks and beyond through images that have been submitted by photographers just like…

It’s time to share the research projects that the homeschool students have been working on since autumn! Families and general park visitors are invited to see the results of the hard work from both the older and younger classes and…

Like young Phineas Quinn from the book “Who Grew My Soup,” join us to get your questions answered about who grew your soup.  Learn how the ingredients in some of the most popular soups begin their journey to our bowls. …

Hey homeschool families! We invite you to discover the cool history of ice harvesting. Learn how ice harvested from this region’s lakes kept food cold before the invention of refrigeration. This program includes demonstrations of ice harvesting, a chance to…

Join us on the first Saturday of each month as we explore the changes that occur throughout Lake Erie Metropark on a monthly basis. Begin the day with some coffee and treats before participants head outside for a guided stroll…

Start your month with a spark of creativity. During this session, we’ll create a small, decorative coat hanger using twigs we gather. It’ll be a project you’ll be proud to display at home. If you have a craft you created…

We will use stories, games and crafts to highlight the Groundhogs that live in our area during this fun, interactive, indoor program. Ages 2 – 5. Time: 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Cost: $4 per child Location: Oakwoods Metropark, Nature…