Make it a classic fall family adventure with a tractor-drawn wagon ride to our pumpkin patch and corn maze! Climb aboard together and enjoy the ride out to our five-acre field filled with hundreds of pumpkins to choose from—perfect for…

9.9.2026 By Kevin Arnold, Interpretive Services Supervisor The autumn months are an active time for birds, and raptors (hawks, eagles, falcons, vultures, and osprey) are no exception. Some species are short-distance migrants, traveling just a few hundred miles to find…

9.2.2026 By Erin Parker, Interpretive Services Supervisor August’s transition into September is often one of the most beautiful times of the year in your Metroparks. The goldenrods, asters, ironweeds, and bonesets are blooming. The temperatures are a little cooler with…

REGISTER HERE Unleash your inner artist at Kensington Metropark with Painting with a Twist! Enjoy a beautiful outdoor setting as you're guided through painting a starry night sky. This unique experience is perfect for a ladies' night out or anyone…

8.26.2026 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, a chance…

REGISTER Join us for a FREE kayaking program to tour our North Marsh and learn how to protect native species from invading organisms. We will explore the marsh plant and animal life up close by boat and by land. Participants…

8.19.2026 Microhabitats of the Metroparks: Milkweed By Erin Parker, Interpretive Services Supervisor August is peak time for Michigan’s pollinators and their associated host plants. Monarch butterflies seem to be everywhere as they search for milkweed. And if you come across…

8.12.2026 By Abby Lauer, Park Interpreter If you have had the pleasure of growing up in Michigan, most of our summers begin with a trip to a lake or pond. Once our feet hit the water, we can defrost from…

REGISTER HERE Ready to do something hands-on that actually makes a difference? Join the natural resources team at Willow Metropark for a clean-up adventure as we take on invasive plants and help native species thrive. You’ll learn cool behind-the-scenes facts…

REGISTER HERE Calling all curious minds! Birds are the eyes and ears of the forest, and in this hands-on program at Kensington Metroparks, older elementary kids will become wildlife detectives. Learn the “language” of birds—their calls, movements, and behaviors—and uncover…