July 30, 2025 By: Erin Parker, Interpretive Services Supervisor Have you ever wished you had just a little more knowledge about the natural world around you? Are you looking to volunteer in the Metroparks or your local park system and…
July 23, 2025 By: Erin Parker, Interpretive Services Supervisor Summer’s seasonal joys are many in the Metroparks: fishing, golfing, swimming, hiking, paddling, biking, and just finding a beautiful spot to enjoy. But summer brings some challenges, too. Staying safe means…
REGISTER HERE Stony Creek Metropark after dark offers new opportunities for outdoor nature exploration. Each month, meet our naturalists at the nature center for a short presentation and then we’ll head out in the dark. From owls to bats to…
REGISTER HERE Are you an adult looking to expand your knowledge of wild places or grow your skills in the great outdoors? Join us for our first ever Adult Outdoor Education Weekend where we will do just that! Each day…
REGISTER HERE The nocturnal nature of bats makes them mysterious, but their benefits are serious! Explore the role Michigan bats play in our ecosystem and our communities, dispel myths about these amazing mammals and learn the many ways humans can…
REGISTER HERE Have you ever wondered how wool is turned into beautiful handmade projects? Join us at the Farm for an introductory class on rug hooking, wet felting, the art of natural dyeing of wool, and needle felting. August 1…
REGISTER HERE The American Lotus is one of the rarest flowers, and arguably one of the prettiest in the state of Michigan. Join us for walk as we explore of the most accessible Lotus beds in the state. What to…
REGISTER HERE Join us on a guided tour of the beautiful backwaters of the Huron River in our 34’ replica of a voyageur canoe. Paddle along the marshes as we search for the wildlife that calls this area home. What…
REGISTER HERE Let’s take a paddle down the nationally designated Huron River Water Trail by kayak. On this relaxing guided water trip, we’ll enjoy the scenery and discuss the wildlife that might be seen along these waters. We will meet…
July 15, 2025 By: Steve Dishman, Interpreter Happy World Snake Day! World Snake Day happens annually on July 16 and was created to increase awareness of the diversity of snakes globally. There are about 3,900 species of snakes found from…
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