A brisk walk on a winter morning can get the blood pumping, provide some pretty beautiful views and even let you catch the sights and sounds of winter birds. So, get bundled up, grab your binoculars, and meet us at…

Did you know that there is a big game of hide and seek happening right outside your door? Geocaching is a fun, outdoor activity that uses the GPS on your phone to find boxes hidden all over the world. We’ll…

Let’s hit the trails in search of some winter beauty. While we are out, we will be journaling some of our findings through sketches. Bring your own journal and your artistic talent for an inspirational day outdoors! Fun for all…

What’s going on in the woods today?  What made those tracks?  What happened to that tree branch?  What are those little orange things on the trail?  Can we find any insects?  What are animals doing to survive the winter?  What…

Let’s hit the trails in search of some winter beauty. While we are out, we will be journaling some of our findings through sketches. Bring your own journal and your artistic talent for an inspirational day outdoors! Fun for all…

Join us to take a leisurely walk along the boardwalks overlooking Lake Erie Metropark’s marshes. We will search for some interesting occurrences and wildlife in the marsh. You never know who might show themselves during this interactive walk! Fun for…

Will the groundhog see his shadow? Will we have six more weeks of winter? Join us as we look at the groundhog and how he became a weather forecaster. Fun for all ages! Time: 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Cost:…

LENS CAP – the Lake Erie Nature Society for Cameras and Photography – meets six times a year.  This month is a “back to basics approach” as we review basic camera settings and composition.  Be sure to bring your camera…

Begin the day, in the perfect way, by joining us for a guided stroll on our nature trails where we will discuss seasonal happenings within the park. Fun for all ages! Time: 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. Cost: FREE! Location:…

Curious what made that footprint in the snow? Come out and we’ll take a hike along the nature trails to discover the prints, look at the patterns and search for signs these mystery animals leave behind. During this one-mile hike,…

It may be winter, but there are tons of different birds that are out and about looking for food! Bring your binoculars and we will go around the park watching and learning about these beautiful creatures. Ages 8 and up.…

Let’s learn what kind of animals stay active all winter and how to tell what animals were tromping through the snow from the tracks they leave. Join us as we head out on the nature trails for these tracks, and…

We will be walking along Splitlog Trail as we highlight the Groundhogs that live in our area during this fun, interactive, outdoor program. Children ages 2 – 5. Time: 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Cost: $4 per child Location: Oakwoods…

Join us in a search to find our local winter wildlife. All animals leave behind signs to tell us who they are and what they’re up to. Learn how to identify scat, tracks, burrows, and browse. We’ll explore the nature…

The nature trails at Indian Springs Metropark are the perfect place to take a hike! Brownie scouts will work towards fulfilling requirements to earn their Hiker badge by exploring approximately one-mile on the nature trails while practicing some hiking skills.…

Curious what made that footprint in the snow? Come out and we’ll take a hike along the nature trails to discover the prints, look at the patterns and search for signs these mystery animals leave behind. During this one-mile hike,…

We will be discussing how our feathered friends endure the cold Michigan winters! We will search for some of our winter avian ambassadors (birds, that is!). Children ages 6 – 14. Time: 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Cost: $4 per…

It may be winter, but there are tons of different birds that are out and about looking for food! Bring your binoculars and we will go around the park watching and learning about these beautiful creatures. Ages 8 and up.…

Let’s learn what kind of animals stay active all winter and how to tell what animals were tromping through the snow from the tracks they leave. Join us as we head out on the nature trails for these tracks, and…

The icy hand of winter has grasped the land, and the howling winds bid you stay warm inside. But for you, the intrepid adventurer, we offer an evening of excitement, education, and exercise as we brave the frigid forest on…

Unfortunately for the first time in 44 years, we are unable to serve our delectable pancake and sausage breakfast. But we are still able to enjoy a winter hike.  Adults join us for a one-mile guided walk on our nature…

Let’s face it – for most us, if we were dropped in the outdoors in the dead of winter, we would be in serious trouble.  But wildlife seems to manage well, wouldn’t you say?  Join us on the nature trails…

No matter what time of year it is there is always something to see out on the nature trails in this monthly program! Join us as we discuss the seasonal changes in our park’s plant and animal life and identify…