4.15.2026 By Erin Parker, Interpretive Services Supervisor Spring arrives in fits and starts, but one clear sign that the season has changed, regardless of the temperature, is the soundscape of any outdoor adventure! From frogs and toads to the songs…
4.8.2026 By Stephanie Kozak, Park Interpreter Spring has sprung, everyone! The first day of spring has officially passed, the weather is getting warmer, spring holidays are upon us, and many of us are feeling that familiar spring fever. Like many…
4.1.2026 By Erin Parker, Interpretive Services Supervisor April in the Metroparks brings us birds, blooms, and bugs and your Metroparks are a great place to experience spring phenomena! Birdy return While the peak of the migration season is still…
3.18.2026 By Erin Parker, Interpretive Services Supervisor March in Michigan brings a little bit of everything, weatherwise. High winds, unseasonably warm days, lots of snow, even more rain. Those warm days may start you thinking about gardening and lawn care…
3.4.2026 By Erin Parker, Interpretive Services Supervisor Woodcocks While March in Michigan is early for most returning birds, some of the earliest migrators are not only back but getting ready for nesting season. Woodcock, a rotund forest-dwelling bird, return in…
2.12.2026 By Abby Lauer, Park Interpreter If you have had the pleasure of growing up in the Midwest, you probably have heard the term prairie before. You might associate prairies with rolling meadows or areas of rural land and…
2.11.26 By Erin Parker, Interpretive Services Supervisor Despite the deep cold and snow that have carried over from January in 2026, February is truly a month of transitions. The natural world may appear to be locked into winter, but careful…
By Erin Parker, Interpretive Services Supervisor These cold, dark days may trigger dreams about summer’s lush gardens- especially when the seed catalogs start arriving in your mailbox! While Michigan’s garden season is still months away, there are several tasks that…
1.14.2026 By: Steve Dishman, Interpreter A blanket of white snow covers the landscape. It’s a lovely winter wonderland. But did you know there’s a whole different world under the snow? Here are some remarkable animals and their adaptations that help…
August 21, 2024 By: Steve Dishman, Interpreter In August, we draw our attention to the “dog days” of summer. But did you know that Michigan has four wild canine species? Our wild dog species are all generally active at…
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