
January 2021
Birds at Your Feeder
Enjoy feeding the birds, but are not quite sure what birds are visiting your feeder? Do you want to feed the birds, but are not sure what feeder to use or what to feed them? We’ll examine some bird feeders…
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Enjoy feeding the birds, but are not quite sure what birds are visiting your feeder? Do you want to feed the birds, but are not sure what feeder to use or what to feed them? We’ll examine some bird feeders…
Find out more »Chickadee Chow Down
**Program is Full** Enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience you can have no place else. In the Kensington Metropark Nature Area, a variety of winter songbirds will eagerly fly to your hand for seeds. Learn why this activity is possible in the park,…
Find out more »Winter Brrrrr-ding Saturday
It may be winter, but there are tons of different birds that are out and about looking for food! Bring your binoculars and we will go around the park watching and learning about these beautiful creatures. Ages 8 and up.…
Find out more »Operation Feeder Watch
Join us at the back of the Nature Center as we set up to watch the flurry of activity (birds and/or snow) around our bird feeders. We will be on hand to answer any questions, help with ID, and discuss…
Find out more »Birds in Your Binoculars
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…
Find out more »Winter Brrrrr-ding Saturday
It may be winter, but there are tons of different birds that are out and about looking for food! Bring your binoculars and we will go around the park watching and learning about these beautiful creatures. Ages 8 and up.…
Find out more »Birds in Your Binoculars
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…
Find out more »Evening Owl Prowl
Learn about the habits and habitats of Michigan’s extraordinary owls. We will head out on the nature trails, in the dark, to see if we can lure in a Screech Owl or two with recorded calls! This program is entirely…
Find out more »Hoot, Hike and Bonfire
While we rarely see them, owls in southeast Michigan are much more common than people realize! Join us as we take some time to learn about these mysterious birds of the night. We’ll head on the nature trail, in the…
Find out more »Evening Snowshoe Hike
The icy hand of winter has grasped the land, and the howling winds bid you stay warm inside. But for you, the intrepid adventurer, we offer an evening of excitement, education, and exercise as we brave the frigid forest on…
Find out more »Chickadee Chow Down
**Program is Full** Enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience you can have no place else. In the Kensington Metropark Nature Area, a variety of winter songbirds will eagerly fly to your hand for seeds. Learn why this activity is possible in the park,…
Find out more »Outdoor Birdfeeder Watch
Have you ever wanted to identify the birds at your backyard feeder? We will learn the basics of bird identification and a few calls of our backyard birds. We will enjoy seeing our resident winter birds and discover what they…
Find out more »STEAM Take and Make: Winter Survival
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 the unique adaptations animals have for surviving winter. Join us virtually on Microsoft Teams where you’ll…
Find out more »Canvasbacks from the Cove
During the winter months our feathered waterfowl friends flock to the Detroit River and Lake Erie by the hundreds of thousands. Join us as we head to Cove Point and scan for canvasbacks, redheads, mergansers and more! Be sure to…
Find out more »Exploring Nature Through the Seasons
No matter what time of year it is there is always something to see out on the nature trails in this monthly program! Join us as we discuss the seasonal changes in our park’s plant and animal life and identify…
Find out more »Outdoor Survival Workshop for Kids
Dress for the weather and be ready to test your skills against whatever Mother Nature throws at us. Shelter building, fire starting, and many more topics will be covered during this fun, hands-on workshop. Children ages 8 – 15. Time:…
Find out more »Eagles on Ice
The icy waters of the Detroit River attract a rich variety of waterfowl. Did you know, where one finds ducks in winter, one will find eagles, too. Dozens of them, in fact! Join us as we search the river for…
Find out more »Woodland Wanderers Hike
This is a wonderful time of year to see which animals live here at Oakwoods Metropark. Even if the animals aren’t visible to us, they’re around! Whether they’re hiding, sleeping, or creeping, we’ll be able to figure out which animals…
Find out more »Eagles on Ice
The icy waters of the Detroit River attract a rich variety of waterfowl. Did you know, where one finds ducks in winter, one will find eagles, too. Dozens of them, in fact! Join us as we search the river for…
Find out more »Evening Owl Prowl
Learn about the habits and habitats of Michigan’s extraordinary owls. We will head out on the nature trails, in the dark, to see if we can lure in a Screech Owl or two with recorded calls! This program is entirely…
Find out more »Evening Owl Prowl
Learn about the habits and habitats of Michigan’s extraordinary owls. We will head out on the nature trails, in the dark, to see if we can lure in a Screech Owl or two with recorded calls! Fun for all ages!…
Find out more »Arctic Visitors: Tundra Swan Watch
While many birds flee the continent during the winter months, a few call southeast Michigan home during the cold weather. Join us for a look at one of our winter visitors – the Tundra Swan. Why are they here? How…
Find out more »Arctic Visitors: Tundra Swan Watch
While many birds flee the continent during the winter months, a few call southeast Michigan home during the cold weather. Join us for a look at one of our winter visitors – the Tundra Swan. Why are they here? How…
Find out more »Get Out and Play: Pre-K
You and your little ones are invited every third Monday of the month to participate in an outdoor nature adventure! Each month we’ll explore with our senses and imagination outdoors. We’ll walk along Reflection Trail near the Stony Creek Metropark…
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