May 1, 2024 Ali Groulx, Park Interpreter “Be careful,” he told me, “We do not want to scare them.” My father had stumbled upon a shallow hole in the ground lined with grasses. Six little lumps that reminded me of…
April 24, 2024 By Jolene Weick, Park Interpreter Spring has sprung and that means Mother Nature is showing off her skills again. The trees are finally showing signs of life, the grass is greener, the ephemerals have come and gone,…
April 17, 2024 By: Alexis Olechowski, Interpretive staff As you stroll through an American neighborhood, what catches your eye? Often, it's the sight of scattered trees and shrubs amid expansive, meticulously manicured lawns. Traditionally, these lawns have been pristine carpets…
April 3, 2024 By: Alexis Olechowski, Park Interpreter As we gaze upon our frost-kissed gardens, tradition nudges us toward a fall cleanup and a “clean slate” come spring. But fret not, for here's your official approval to postpone! From leaf-raking…
March 6, 2024 By Ali Groulx, Park Interpreter and Katie Carlisle, Interim Chief of Natural Resources In the spring of 2023, the Huron-Clinton Metroparks was awarded the Michigan Invasive Species grant to survey for Lycorma delicatula, widely known as the…
January 24, 2024 By Alexis Olechowski Michigan undergoes a captivating transformation into a winter wonderland as snow blankets its landscapes, and temperatures plummet to frigid levels. While some might associate this season with hibernation and stillness, the state's wildlife is…
January 10, 2024 by Ali Groulx, park interpreter There is a bit of a walk from the parking lot to the Kensington Nature Center. Normally, this is something I cherish, looking out for wildlife as I head down the paved…
December 27, 2023 By Erin Parker, Interpretive Services Supervisor Wrapping up the end of one calendar year can be a great time to reflect on the previous twelve months and look ahead to the next. What went well in 2023?…
December 13, 2023 Paul Cypher, Park Interpreter Winter is on its way. Whether we have feet of snow or mild temps with slop, we need to be prepared. What’s on your list of things to do? Get the snowblower ready…
November 29, 2023 Ali Groulx, park interpreter Birds are not governed by reason. They have a hierarchy, they have politics, they have friends and foes… all of which can be clearly observed in the wintertime. The ones who cannot tough…
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