Times are a-changing; and so are the birds at Oakwoods Metropark. As our winter birds migrate out, our summer resident birds begin to migrate in. With the changing of the seasons, comes a changing of the “guard.” So, get bundled…

It is Maple Sugar season and that mean maple syrup!  We are excited to provide the opportunity for you and your family to enjoy one of nature's sweet treats, maple syrup.  Join us for some pancakes to go! This ready-to-eat meal…

As the weather changes, so do the birds that can be found throughout Lake Erie Metropark. Let’s hit the nature trails to see which birds have staked their claim to the wilds of Lake Erie Metropark during the winter. Bring…

Learn about Michigan owl species, then take a guided hike on the nature trails to view Lake St. Clair Metropark’s famous Great Horned Owl pair. During this time of year, we hope to see mom sitting in her bucket nest.…

March is sugaring month!  Join us to learn all about maple sugaring and maple syrup.  Explore the history of sugaring and how to identify and care for maple trees.  We will hike a half-mile on our nature trails, into the…

Take a journey across a field to the Sugar Bush and experience how maple syrup has been made over the years. Watch how to tap a tree, and then visit the evaporator to see the sap being boiled into syrup.…

It’s maple syrup season!  Join us for Maple Sweetness and learn the history of one of the first crops harvested each year.  Join us for a short hike to the woods where participants will learn how to identify and tap…

In March, maple sugaring is everywhere in Michigan, but at Indian Springs Metropark we explore the science behind the tradition. Join us as we travel out to the woods to see the tapping of maple trees, sap collection, and visit…

Take a guided walk through the farm’s sugar bush. Learn how to pick the right tree, then watch how maple trees are tapped and sap is collected. Stop by the French and Native camp to hear and see how these…

Have you ever wanted to contribute to science in a meaningful way? Now you can! Join us as we discover the different citizen science platforms available while learning about the natural world. This program series will provide hands on experience…

Are you driven by the spirit of inquiry? Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a wildlife biologist We’d love to give you the chance to find out how some of the world’s natural resources are measured and…

Practice science, technology, engineering, art, and math skills through a fun activity each month that can be done at home.  This month, we’ll explore Maple trees and their characteristics. Join us, virtually, on Microsoft Teams where you’ll learn about how…

As the weather changes, so do the birds that can be found throughout Lake Erie Metropark. Let’s hit the nature trails to see which birds have staked their claim to the wilds of Lake Erie Metropark during the winter. Bring…

Come see the methods used to collect maple sap and learn how the maple tree helped sustain early Americans during this fun program. We will be learning about the history of maple sugaring as we visit three sugaring “camps.” Fun…