REGISTER HERE Come join us for an exciting workshop to learn a variety of nature journaling techniques. A journal and limited art supplies will be provided but you are encouraged to bring your own additional supplies! Expect to spend time outside walking the trails and…

REGISTER HERE Discover how to make the most of your garden while caring for nature and creating a thriving, beautiful backyard ecosystem. The Garden Club at Indian Springs meets monthly to explore a variety of gardening topics, with something new to learn each session. From…

3.25.2026 By Kim Sherwin, Park Interpreter As the snow melts and the rainwater pelts the ground, you may notice low lying areas in the forest begin to puddle. At first, it’s quiet, but in a short while, these areas become deafening with the calls of…

3.18.2026 By Erin Parker, Interpretive Services Supervisor March in Michigan brings a little bit of everything, weatherwise. High winds, unseasonably warm days, lots of snow, even more rain. Those warm days may start you thinking about gardening and lawn care as the first green appears…

3.4.2026 By Erin Parker, Interpretive Services Supervisor Woodcocks While March in Michigan is early for most returning birds, some of the earliest migrators are not only back but getting ready for nesting season. Woodcock, a rotund forest-dwelling bird, return in early-to-mid March from their warmer…

2.25.2026 By Stephanie Kozak, Macey Kunkle, and Shana Totten   At the Metroparks we are working on expanding our programming into areas where people may not have access to the parks. We strive to reach all corners of the 5 counties where the Metroparks are…

REGISTER HERE Dates: March 7, April 4, May 2, June 6, July 4, August 1, September 5, October 3, November 7, December 5 Join us for a guided exploration of the unique habitats and seasonal nature happenings at Stony Creek Metropark. Each month we’ll meet…

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…