The Huron-Clinton Metroparks consist of 13 beautiful parks, covering more than 25,000 acres throughout southeast Michigan, encompassing Livingston, Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne counties.
Homeschool: Maple
March 22 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pmHey homeschool families! We invite you to discover how unique maple sugaring is to the region and why. This program includes tapping a maple tree, wat...
at Kensington MetroparkJourney to the Sugarbush
March 23|Recurring Events (See all)An event every week that begins at 12:00am on Sunday and Saturday, repeating until March 31, 2019
Take a journey to the Sugar Bush and experience how maple syrup has been made over the years. Tap a tree, and then see the sap being boiled into syrup...
at Hudson Mills MetroparkMaple’s Sweet Story
March 23|Recurring Events (See all)An event every week that begins at 12:00am on Sunday and Saturday, repeating until March 31, 2019
Take a guided walk through the farm’s sugar bush. Learn how to pick the right tree, then watch how maple trees are tapped and sap is collected. Stop...
at Kensington Metropark
- Shelden Trails Development Project: Trail Building Workshop and Training with Applied Trails Research- The workshop and training is open to all skill levels; new volunteers and seasoned ones are welcome. The morning session will be indoors, focusing on trail sustainability fundamentals. In the afternoon, we will shift to the outdoors where volunteers will participate in additional hands-on training on the Stony Creek trail system. We will be pairing volunteers with what matches their skills and abilities.
- Impact100 Oakland County Awards $90,000 Grant to Huron-Clinton Metroparks Foundation for “Seeding a Green Future” program at Kensington Farm Center- The Huron-Clinton Metroparks Foundation is pleased to announce the largest grant in the history of the foundation for $90,000 from Impact100 Oakland County for the “Seeding a Green Future” program at the Kensington Farm Center at Kensington Metropark in Milford, MI. This program will provide a mentoring initiative that will engage students and teachers in sustainable agriculture, STEM education and critical thinking skills to inspire lifelong learning and success in the natural environment.
- Stony Creek Metropark Shelden Trails Update #1- We are excited to announce the concept design of the Shelden Trails Development Project was approved at the December 13th Board of Commissioner meeting. Presented by Jeremy Wimpey of Applied Trails Research, the proposed concept design was based on a comprehensive assessment of the current trail system along with input from stakeholder partners as well as public comment.
The Huron-Clinton Metroparks is a regional park system created in 1940 by the citizens of Southeast Michigan, providing excellent recreational and educational opportunities while serving as stewards of its natural resources.