During this event we will celebrate and explore the world of our smallest migrators: the Monarch Butterfly and the Ruby-throated Hummingbird. We will be offering short hikes throughout the festival in search of these amazing animals. Author Danae Wolfe, of the Chasing Bugs website,…

  Register HERE Come out to the Nature Center to discover the signs that animals leave behind. We’ll figure out what animal left behind tracks, browse, scat (or poop) and more! You’ll gain some basic compass knowledge as we head out onto the trail. We…

  Register HERE Where does milk come from? How does a milking machine work? What does a goat eat? How many eggs will a chicken lay in a year? Join us as we learn the answers to these questions and more as we get up…

  Register HERE Birds are the eyes and ears of the forest. Join us to learn their different voices, and you'll uncover the secret movements of the forest—when the fox prowls, where the owl roosts, when the Cooper's hawk soars through the canopy, and where…

  Register HERE The fall can be a wonderful and challenging time to see a variety of birds as they migrate through our area, but who’s not up for a challenge? For this adult only program, let the games begin as we hit the trails…

  Register HERE Join us as we celebrate raptors the entire month of September. We will be highlighting Bald Eagles, Golden Eagles and the identification of raptors in flight. These programs will bookend our HAWKFEST programming held the third full weekend in September. Enjoy practical,…

  Register HERE A bicycle is a great way to explore various habitats in Hudson Mills Metropark. Join us for a leisurely pedal along our three-mile paved hike-bike trail with stops to enjoy the scenery. This trail will take you along slight hills following the…

  Register HERE Unleash your inner artist at Kensington Metropark with Painting with a Twist! Enjoy a beautiful outdoor setting as you're guided through painting a starry night sky. This unique experience is perfect for a ladies' night out or anyone looking for a fun…

August 13, 2025 By: Steve Dishman, Park Interpreter “Look! Up in the Sky!” While not technically superheroes, these soaring raptors have some pretty super adaptations to their unique role in our ecosystems! Turkey vultures hold a special spot in the food web because they are…

July 30, 2025 By: Erin Parker, Interpretive Services Supervisor Have you ever wished you had just a little more knowledge about the natural world around you? Are you looking to volunteer in the Metroparks or your local park system and want to gain a little…