Climate Classroom

In this one-hour class you will learn about rain gardens and how you can solve local water problems by installing one. Throughout the class we will cover how a rain garden works and how it is different from other gardens. We will also go over the environmental benefits a rain garden provides, the beauty it can flaunt, and the maintenance that a rain garden needs to thrive. This class is an introduction to a five-week course, Master Rain Gardener Class, that goes more in-depth and explains the process of installing a rain garden.

This project has been funded wholly or in part through Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s Nonpoint Source Program by the United States Protection Agency.

Pre-registration is not required. For more information click here! Or call (517) 423-2238.

Ages: Adults 18 and up.
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Cost: Free!
Location: Tecumseh District Library, 215 N Ottawa St, Tecumseh, MI 49286

Get ready for spring planting! Join us at Indian Springs Metropark for our Seed Sale & Swap, where gardeners of all levels can come together to share, exchange, and purchase seeds. Bring along extra seeds from your own collection to trade with others, discover new varieties, and pick up helpful tips from fellow garden enthusiasts. Metroparks staff will also be on hand to answer questions and share resources about native plants, pollinator-friendly gardens, and sustainable gardening practices.

Whether you’re a seasoned grower or just starting your gardening journey, this event is a great way to expand your garden, connect with community, and celebrate the growing season ahead.

Click here to register as a Seller.  Shoppers do not need to register.

Ages: Fun for all ages!
Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Cost: Free!
Location: Indian Springs Metropark, Environmental Discovery Center

In this five-week class, you will learn how to design your own rain garden! Rain Gardens filter and cool stormwater so that our streams and rivers run clean. Join us to receive step-by-step instruction to create your garden, protecting your home against flooding and helping the birds and butterflies. And in the process, you will become a neighborhood expert!

Participants must attend all five classes and plant or adopt a rain garden to earn their Master Rain Gardener certificate, sign, and t-shirt. Ask questions in our live class! Visit a rain garden in person! Neighborhood virtual breakout rooms and Facebook group for discussion/homework.

Classes will be held Thursdays beginning February 26 and running through March 26.

This class is held in partnership with the Metro Detroit Master Rain Gardeners Group, Washtenaw County, Friends of the Rouge, Friends of the Detroit River, the Clinton River Watershed Council, Huron River Watershed Council, Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner, River Raisin Watershed Council, Friends of the Detroit River and Alliance of Downriver Watersheds.

Full scholarships are available for those in the Detroit River and Rouge River Watersheds. Contact Stephanie Kozak (stephanie.kozak@metroparks.com or 810.819.7799) for scholarship details. This project has been funded wholly or in part through Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s Nonpoint Source Program by the United States Environmental Protection Agency.

Registration is now live! To register visit https://www.hrwc.org/masterraingardener

Ages: Adults 18 and up.
Time: 10 a.m. – Noon. Office hours 9-9:45 a.m.
Cost: $89 Early Bird Rate, $150 after January 1. Scholarships available, email Stephanie.Kozak@metroparks.com or call 810.819.7799

Location: Virtual Class with In-Person Tours

In this five-week class, you will learn how to design your own rain garden! Rain Gardens filter and cool stormwater so that our streams and rivers run clean. Join us to receive step-by-step instructions to create your garden, protecting your home against flooding and helping the birds and butterflies. And in the process, you will become a neighborhood expert!

Earn your certification – including a t-shirt and sign – by building your own rain garden or adopting a public rain garden. One optional off-site field trip to an existing rain garden is included.

This project has been funded wholly or in part through Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s Nonpoint Source Program by the United States Environmental Protection Agency

Pre-registration is required. You must attend all five classes.
To register please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/o/sherwood-forest-detroit-public-library-66587884063 or call 313-481-1840.

Ages: Adults 18 and up.
Time: 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. (office hours 5:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.)
Cost: Free!
Location: Detroit Public Library Sherwood Forest Branch at 7117 W. 7 Mile Rd., Detroit, MI 48221.

In this one-hour class you will learn about rain gardens and how you can solve local water problems by installing one. Throughout the class we will cover how a rain garden works and how it is different from other gardens. We will also go over the environmental benefits a rain garden provides, the beauty it can flaunt, and the maintenance that a rain garden needs to thrive. This class is an introduction to a five-week course, Master Rain Gardener Class, that goes more in-depth and explains the process of installing a rain garden.

This project has been funded wholly or in part through Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s Nonpoint Source Program by the United States Protection Agency

Pre-registration is required. Registration link coming soon!

Ages: Adults 18 and up.
Time: 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Cost: Free!
Location: Troy Public Library, 510 W Big Beaver Rd, Troy, MI 48084

In this one-hour class you will learn about rain gardens and how you can solve local water problems by installing one. Throughout the class we will cover how a rain garden works and how it is different from other gardens. We will also go over the environmental benefits a rain garden provides, the beauty it can flaunt, and the maintenance that a rain garden needs to thrive. This class is an introduction to a five-week course, Master Rain Gardener Class, that goes more in-depth and explains the process of installing a rain garden.

This project has been funded wholly or in part through Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s Nonpoint Source Program by the United States Protection Agency

To sign up please visit Springfield Township Library Events or call (248) 846-6550.

Ages: Adults 18 and up.
Time: 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Cost: Free!
Location: Springfield Township Public Library, 12000 Davisburg Rd, Davisburg, MI 48350

Participants will discover the world of plants by learning about different plant parts, their life cycles, and how they can help keep our water clean. We’ll use hands on activities to explore these concepts and learn the importance of native plants in the water cycle. Each child will then plant a seed to take home, fostering a connection with nature and a hands-on understanding of environmental care. Joint the Huron-Clinton Metroparks for a fun and educational journey into the world of plants and water conservation!

To sign up please visit Events – Saline District Library or call 734-429-5450.

Ages: Children 5 – 7.
Time: 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Cost: Free!
Location: Saline District Library, 555 N. Maple Road Saline, MI 48176

Participants will discover the world of plants by learning about different plant parts, their life cycles, and how they can help keep our water clean. We’ll use hands on activities to explore these concepts and learn the importance of native plants in the water cycle. Each child will then plant a seed to take home, fostering a connection with nature and a hands-on understanding of environmental care. Join the Huron-Clinton Metroparks for a fun and educational journey into the world of plants and water conservation!

To sign up please visit Events – Saline District Library or call 734-429-5450.

Ages: Children 8 – 12.
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Cost: Free!
Location: Saline District Library, 555 N. Maple Road Saline, MI 48176

In this one-hour class you will learn about rain gardens and how you can solve local water problems by installing one. Throughout the class we will cover how a rain garden works and how it is different from other gardens. We will also go over the environmental benefits a rain garden provides, the beauty it can flaunt, and the maintenance that a rain garden needs to thrive. This class is an introduction to a five-week course, Master Rain Gardener Class, that goes more in-depth and explains the process of installing a rain garden.

This project has been funded wholly or in part through Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s Nonpoint Source Program by the United States Protection Agency

Pre-registration is not required. For more information click here!

Ages: Adults 18 and up.
Time: 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Cost: Free!
Location: West Bloomfield Township Public Library Westacres Branch location at 7321 Commerce Rd, West Bloomfield Township, MI 48324

In this one-hour class you will learn about rain gardens and how you can solve local water problems by installing one. Throughout the class we will cover how a rain garden works and how it is different from other gardens. We will also go over the environmental benefits a rain garden provides, the beauty it can flaunt, and the maintenance that a rain garden needs to thrive. This class is an introduction to a five-week course, Master Rain Gardener Class, that goes more in-depth and explains the process of installing a rain garden.

This project has been funded wholly or in part through Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s Nonpoint Source Program by the United States Protection Agency.

Pre-registration is not required. For more information click here or call (586) 226-5020.

Ages: Adults 18 and up.
Time: 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Cost: Free!
Location: Clinton-Macomb Main Library, 40900 Romeo Plank Clinton Township, MI 49286

Get your yard and garden ready for the season with native plants! All plants for sale are native to Michigan, which means they are more likely to thrive in our area with little to no care and will be highly beneficial to local wildlife.

The Native Plant Sale is a great way to introduce native plants into your garden and support a local small business. An agreement between Wildtype Native Plant Nursery and the Metroparks allows them to gather seed from within our parks, so you could be planting a Metropark wildflower in your own yard!

Interpreters will be on-site to answer questions about native plants and how they can help beautify your yard, reduce water usage, save money, support local wildlife, and more! Some boxes and bags may be available, but it is helpful if you bring your own or a cart to carry your purchases. Species availability is not guaranteed.

Pre-registration is not required.

Ages: Fun for all ages!
Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Cost: Free!
Location: Indian Springs Metropark, Environmental Discovery Center

Join the Huron-Clinton Metroparks for a Native Plant Swap. Have an abundance of native plants or too many of one kind? Bring your extras to the plant swap! Whether you’ve started them from seed, have leftovers from your garden, or just need to make space, this potluck-style event is a great chance to trade and discover new native varieties.

No plants to swap? No worries — you’re still welcome to come and pick up a few native plants for your garden or yard!

Discover more about native plants, invasive species, and how you can become a Master Rain Gardener. Staff will be on hand to answer questions and offer tips on enhancing your garden, saving money, supporting local wildlife, and more!

This project has been funded wholly or in part through Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s Nonpoint Source Program by the United States Environmental Protection Agency.

Ages: Fun for all ages!
Time: 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Cost: Free!
Location: Detroit Public Library Sherwood Forest Branch at 7117 W. 7 Mile Rd., Detroit, MI 48221.

Pre-registration is not required. For more information visit https://www.eventbrite.com/o/sherwood-forest-detroit-public-library-66587884063 or call 313-481-1840.

Get your yard and garden ready for the season with native plants, trees, and shrubs. All plants for sale are Michigan native genotypes, which means they are more likely to thrive in our area and will be more beneficial to local wildlife.

The Annual Native Plant Sale is a great way to get Michigan genotype native plants for your yard. The sale is two days; best selection is on Saturday. The plants are from the Wildtype Native Plant Nursery, which has an agreement with the Metroparks to gather seed throughout the various parks. So, you could be planting a Metropark wildflower in your own yard!

Staff will be on-site to answer questions about native plants and how they can help you beautify your yard, save money and time, support local wildlife, and more! So, bring your questions and join us for this native plant sale. Some boxes and bags may be available, but it is helpful if you bring your own or a cart. Species availability is not guaranteed.

Pre-registration is not required.

Ages: Fun for all ages!
Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Cost: Free! Plants are various prices.
Location: Kensington Metropark, Nature Center

Get your yard and garden ready for the season with native flowers, trees, and shrubs. All plants for sale are Michigan native genotypes, which means they are more likely to thrive in our area and will be more beneficial to local wildlife.

The Annual Native Plant Sale is a great way to get Michigan genotype native plants for your yard. The sale is two days; best selection is on Saturday. The plants are from the Wildtype Native Plant Nursery, which has an agreement with the Metroparks to gather seed throughout the various parks. So, you could be planting a Metropark wildflower in your own yard!

Staff will be on-site to answer questions about native flowers and trees and how they can help you beautify your yard, save money and time, support local wildlife, and more! Some boxes and bags may be available, but it is helpful if you bring your own or a cart. Species availability is not guaranteed.

Pre-registration is not required.

Ages: Fun for all ages!
Time: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Cost: Prices vary by plant.
Location: Hudson Mills Metropark, Activity Center

Join us for our Native Plant Swap. Have an abundance of native plants or too many of one kind? Bring your extras to our plant swap! Whether you’ve started them from seed, have leftovers from your garden, or just need to make space, this potluck-style event is a great chance to trade and discover new native varieties.

No plants to swap? No worries — you’re still welcome to come and pick up a few native plants for your garden or yard!

Join us to discover more about native plants, invasive species, and how you can become a Master Rain Gardener. Our knowledgeable staff will be on hand to answer questions and offer tips on enhancing your garden, saving money, supporting local wildlife, and more!

This is a drop-in style program with no formal presentation. Please feel free to come and go throughout the timeframe.

This project has been funded wholly or in part through Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s Nonpoint Source Program by the United States Environmental Protection Agency.

Ages: Fun for all ages!
Time: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Cost: Free!
Location: Troy Public Library, 510 W Big Beaver Rd, Troy, MI 48084

Pre-registration is not required. For more information click here: https://troypl.librarycalendar.com/ or call (248) 524-3538.