REGISTER HERE Join us for a guided exploration of the unique habitats and seasonal nature happenings at Stony Creek Metropark. Each month we’ll meet at the nature center to focus on a new topic, then head out to the trails to further discover and understand…

REGISTER HERE Have you always wanted to paint like a famous artist such as Bob Ross? Come and join Ted Simpson, CRI instructor from Natures Brush Studio (NaturesBrushStudio.com) and he will walk you through all the steps in painting a Bob Ross scene that you…

2.18.2026 By Erin Parker, Interpretive Services Supervisor and Steve Dishman, Park Interpreter Living in Michigan means experiencing all four seasons from summer’s humidity to winter’s ice and snow. These conditions are perfect for the plants and trees that are indigenous to our region. Many of…

2.12.2026 By Abby Lauer, Park Interpreter   If you have had the pleasure of growing up in the Midwest, you probably have heard the term prairie before. You might associate prairies with rolling meadows or areas of rural land and agriculture. Instead, prairies are simply…

2.11.26 By Erin Parker, Interpretive Services Supervisor Despite the deep cold and snow that have carried over from January in 2026, February is truly a month of transitions. The natural world may appear to be locked into winter, but careful observation shows that things are…

1.30.2026 By Taylor Haugen, Outdoor Education Program Specialist with Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan “Building girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.” That’s the Girl Scout mission, and by partnering with the Huron-Clinton Metroparks, Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan…

REGISTER HERE Curious about aquariums? Join us for a lesson in aquascaping to learn about designing healthy aquatic ecosystems. Following a brief presentation, attendees will have an opportunity to practice aquascaping themselves. What to Expect: This program is entirely indoors. Hand dexterity will be needed…

REGISTER HERE You can enjoy local maple syrup any time of the year, but you can only see how this tasty pure Michigan treat is made for these few late winter weekends. So, bundle up and join us for a Journey to the Sugarbush. Learn…

REGISTER HERE Wild-n-Crafty is a monthly program, occurring the first Saturday of each month. Come join us to learn all about plant/animal adaptations, ecosystems and habitats, and the wonders of Earth. Together we will discover how to become stewards of nature and make a fun…

By Erin Parker, Interpretive Services Supervisor These cold, dark days may trigger dreams about summer’s lush gardens- especially when the seed catalogs start arriving in your mailbox! While Michigan’s garden season is still months away, there are several tasks that we can do to increase…