April 23, 2025 By: Samantha Volz, Park Interpreter For the past 55 years, the world has celebrated Earth Day. The Huron-Clinton Metroparks not only celebrate on April 22nd, but all year round with a variety of resources, events and activities designed to educate, encourage action,…

April Events Begin a Series of Dog-Friendly Events and Programs in the Parks   This weekend marks the start of Huron-Clinton Metroparks’ dog-friendly event series, “MetroBarks”. The events kick off with two days of pet-friendly fun at MetroBarks: Paws, Pose and Play days on April…

April 16, 2025 By: Erin Parker, Interpretive Services Supervisor In a cold and soggy spring like we’ve been experiencing in 2025, our pollinator gardens and plantings play essential roles in soaking up rain and snow, providing shelter and food for wildlife, and protecting the insects…

April 9, 2025 By: Erin Parker, Interpretive Services Supervisor Can you think of an animal that creates wildlife habitat for itself and other species, helps with flood control, and even develops new wetlands? If you immediately thought of the beaver, sometimes called nature’s engineer, you’re…

April 2, 2025 By: Taylor Haugen, Park Interpreter When ecologists, naturalists, and gardeners consider indigenous species, also called native species, they are considering a plant or animal that has evolved over a long period time within a certain area. That region might be large, like…

March 26, 2025 By Julie McLaughlin, Natural Resources Coordinator If you see or smell smoke this spring at a Metropark, don’t rush to call 911. This window of time between snowmelt and green-up is the busiest time of year for lighting vegetation on fire using…

March 19, 2025 By: Erin Parker, Interpretive Services Supervisor While March 20th might be best known as the first day of spring in 2025, it is also an annual holiday honoring frogs. That’s right, March 20th is World Frog Day- a time to learn about…

REGISTER HERE Here’s your chance to get in on the Michigan Big Tree Hunt while it lasts! According to ReLeaf Michigan, you could be recognized as the one to find the largest tree in your county or even the state! Helping a statewide effort to…

REGISTER HERE Bring your own canoe or kayak, paddle, a personal floatation device (PFD) and a sense of adventure for a guided tour of the canals. Learn some local history, and keep your eyes open for local wildlife, as we explore this, often unseen portion…

REGISTER HERE Spiders are simply awesome! Come and learn fascinating things about spiders. Spiders can do impossible things, making them just like superheroes! What to Expect: This program starts indoors, ends outdoors. The time, approximately 45 minutes will be indoors; the remaining 45 minutes will…