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...insurance questions. Do my event attendees need to pay the park entrance fee? Yes, your event participants or guest will need to pay the daily entrance fee, unless they already have a Metroparks annual pass. However, for weddings that use...

Organization Overview & History

...HCMA and other park agencies will need to work together to resolve. PARK HISTORY Kensington Metropark (Formerly known as Kent Lake Metropolitan Park) Opened 1947. Kent Lake Metropolitan Park was re-christened Kensington Metropolitan Park early in its development, in honor...

Lake Erie Metropark Marshland Museum

...part of the scientific name which means “white-headed” in Greek) was originally from the Saginaw/Bay City area. He arrived at the Marshlands Museum in July of 2008. While the cause of his injuries is not clear, he is now partially...

Indian Springs Metropark Environmental Discovery Center

...the diversity of the park’s ecosystems, including an underwater pond viewing room. Displays at the Environmental Discovery Center provide a window into the diversity and uniqueness of the ecosystems found in the park. First Floor Displays The first floor entry...

Life Under a Log

May 3, 2023 By Annica Brocker, Park Interpreter Life depends on plants to survive. Without photosynthesis, the process where plants use sunlight and carbon dioxide to create oxygen and sugars, food and air would not exist. Trees, being the largest...

To Rake or Not to Rake: Answering the Question

...fall, leaves begin to decompose, transferring these nutrients to the soil, including to perennials in gardens. Soil naturally has a lot of nitrogen in it, and leaves are packed with natural carbon, so the soil health will be improved by...

Black History Month

...Month events and resources in our area. Black History Month Events Available now!-The Sarah E. Ray Project https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcGHHuEFJ2U 75 years ago, a 24-year-old African American secretary was denied a seat on the segregated Boblo boat, SS Columbia. Like Rosa Parks,...

Trail Challenge

...Lake Erie Metropark Pathfinder Lower Huron Metropark Pathfinder Hudson Mills Metropark Pathfinder Dexter-Huron Metropark Pathfinder Delhi Metropark Pathfinder Kensington Metropark Pathfinder Huron Meadows Metropark Pathfinder Indian Springs Metropark Hunters Ridge Pathfinder Indian Springs Metropark Hike Bike Patrick Lake St Clair...

The Fiery Fix

...Michigan’s landscapes. These burns embody a harmonious fusion of traditional wisdom and contemporary management practices, underscoring the enduring significance of fire in shaping and sustaining ecosystems. Interested in reading more? Check out these resources: https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/managing-resources/forestry/fire/prescribed-fire-explained https://www.fs.usda.gov/features/professionals-prepare-for-prescribed-burn https://www.forestsandrangelands.gov/documents/strategy/natl-cohesive-wildland-fire-mgmt-strategy-addendum-update-2023.pdf https://www.fs.usda.gov/managing-land/fire https://www.nps.gov/articles/what-is-a-prescribed-fire.htm https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/biomes/succession.html...

Baby Animal Season:  Keeping wildlife wild!

...store bought milk. Fact: You should never attempt to feed a wild animal anything. The milk you buy at the grocery store is meant for baby cows, it may kill smaller animals. Every mammal species has different nutrient requirements and...

Local Juneteenth Celebrations

...Metro Detroit Juneteenth Celebrations:https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2021/06/01/juneteenth-in-metro-detroit-check-list-of-events-here/ Juneteenth Jubilee Stroll on the Historic Avenue of Fashion: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/juneteenth-jubilee-stroll-on-the-historic-avenue-of-fashion-tickets-141540201553 Harper Woods Celebration: https://www.candgnews.com/news/harper-woods-to-host-juneteenth-celebration-120698 List of more celebrations in Detroit: https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CAFC_enUS936US936&sxsrf=ALeKk01hZA6guENZH__ep2WSEQ699dyTZA:1622035419885&lei=20uuYNnRNc_RtQaMx7GoCg&q=juneteenth+detroit+2021&biw=1536&bih=754&ibp=htl;events&rciv=evn&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjsg-vCuefwAhVMVc0KHX5WDboQ5bwDMAB6BAgIEAE#fpstate=tldetail&htidocid=L2F1dGhvcml0eS9ob3Jpem9uL2NsdXN0ZXJlZF9ldmVudC8yMDIxLTA2LTE5fDE1NDQ5Mjc4NjM4MDg0NTY0OQ%3D%3D&htivrt=events&mid=/g/11px3zcv7z WASHTENAW COUNTY Buy Black Juneteenth Pop-Up Shop: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/buy-black-juneteenth-pop-up-shop-tickets-153625914245 OAKLAND COUNTY Juneteenth Family Reunion – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/juneteenth-family-reunion-tickets-153093038399...

Lake Erie Metropark

32481 West Jefferson Avenue, Brownstown, MI 48173 (734) 379-5020 Park Hours: 6 a.m. – 8 p.m. Park Office Hours: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Park Fees: $10 Daily Vehicle or Boat Pass OR Annual Passes DETAILS Located just a short...

Spring Wildflower Stroll

...program is entirely outdoors. Most of this one-hour program time will be spent walking. Expect to walk about 1.25 miles. We will begin and conclude at the park office picnic shelter. The planned path is dirt and gravel, frequently rolling...

Climate Actions at Home

...used as storage for pantry items, leftovers, and canned or pickled foods. Jars are also useful for shaking up sauces and as drinking glasses. Cardboard egg cartons and toilet paper rolls make excellent fire starters while camping or at home....

Sustainability in the Kitchen

...in many shapes and sizes to fit your kitchen needs and can often be found in thrift stores, as they’re designed to be long lasting. Reduce the aluminum foil in your kitchen by using alternatives such as parchment paper, silicon...

Detroit Pop-up Programs

...Friends of the Rouge. Paddlers must be ages 12+ to command their own vessel and must paddle with a parent or guardian. Children 6+ may participate by riding with a parent or guardian. Ages: 6 and up. Children must be...

Celebrating a Wildlife Success Story – Learning to Live with Beavers (again)

...dusk where they’ll swim with their big, blocky heads out of the water. Many of our local parks, including Lake St Clair and Oakwoods Metroparks, have beaver dams and activity visible from shore. Resources and more information https://www.beaverinstitute.org/ https://www.illinoisbeaveralliance.org/2025-midwest-beaver-summit https://www.illinoisbeaveralliance.org/...

Recycling and Safely Disposing of Household Items

September 11, 2024 By: Erin Parker, Interpretive Services Supervisor The onset of fall means new rhythms and routines for many of us, even if we’re long past our own back-to-school days! September can even feel like a second new year,...

Parks in Partnership: Cooperative Invasive Species Management Areas (CISMAs)

...learn how you can get involved in efforts to identify, manage, and/or remove nonindigenous plants. Resources: https://www.michigan.gov/invasives/take-action/local-resources https://www.sixriversrlc.org/ – Lake St Clair CISMA https://oaklandinvasivespecies.org/- Oakland County CISMA https://www.michiganinvasives.org/ https://www.misin.msu.edu/ – Report new nonindigenous species https://www.cleandraindry.org/ Help stop the spread of...
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