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Bird of the Week: Baltimore Oriole

...Baltimore, who was part of the Calvert family that established the Maryland colony in the 17th century. Even though they may have a noble heritage, the Baltimore Oriole is better known for its nest. The nest is a wonderful feat...

Bird of the Week: Common Yellowthroat

...while on or near her nest. This small bird frequently falls prey to larger birds like the Merlin and Shrikes, so it flits quickly through the vegetation in search of insects and spiders to eat. For security when foraging for...

Bird of the Week: Tree Swallow

...are great insect eaters. If you place a nest box on your property, it is best to put up two, about ten feet apart. Nest box plans can be found here: https://www.audubon.org/news/how-build-bluebird-nest-box. To hear Tree Swallow songs and calls: https://www.bird-sounds.net/tree-swallow/....

Bird of the Week: Yellow Warbler

...found in North America, the Yellow Warbler overwinters in South America and is known to fly nearly 800 miles across the Gulf of Mexico in a single nonstop journey. These small bright yellow birds begin nesting in wooded areas near...

Climate Action in #YourMetroparks

...coming months. To read more about how phenological data is used to understand climate change: https://www.aldoleopold.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2013-paper.pdf To read more about climate change impacts people in Michigan: https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/safety-injury-prev/environmental-health/topics/mitracking/climate-change#:~:text=The%20region%20has%20gotten%20warmer,patterns%20and%20more%20extreme%20events. To read more about climate change impacts on agriculture, ecosystems, and more: https://19january2017snapshot.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2016-09/documents/climate-change-mi.pdf...

Parks in Partnership Highlight: Michigan Natural Shoreline Partnership

March 27, 2024 By Erin Parker, Interpretive Services Supervisor This article is part of a series intended to showcase some of our community partners in 2024 through occasional “Parks in Partnership” highlight articles. Erosion, poor water quality, reduced aquatic wildlife...

WaterWise: Empowering Students Through Stormwater Education

...40% increase in peak rainfall from large storms between 1960 and 2011. Recognizing these challenges, the county received a grant in March 2022 from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to bolster green infrastructure in Ypsilanti and Ypsilanti Township. This...

Police

...to an officer on patrol. How do I file a police report? If you are in immediate danger call 911 or ask a nearby park patron or employee for help. If you are not in immediate danger but wish to...

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

...encouraging personal growth for employees.” Katie Kowalski, Volunteer Services Supervisor “I joined the advisory team because I value the principles of DEI and I want to turn my advocacy for these principles into action. I am particularly interested in accessible...

Bird of the Week: Ruby-crowned Kinglet

The Ruby-crowned Kinglet is a tiny olive-green songbird with white wing bars and a white eye-ring. The namesake ruby crown is only present on males, and usually hidden. When agitated, it can be flared up into a bright expressive crest....

Your Metroparks Volunteer Community

...to remove invasive species and collect native seeds throughout the Metroparks, covering a total of 190 acres of land. In 2020, our goal is to expand the volunteer programs to include new opportunities, partnerships and ideas. A new Trail Ambassador...

Free Fields Trips Provided by Your Metroparks

...share our knowledge with students through hikes, experiments, hands-on activities, and unique adventures, explorations and experiences. Our goal is give students the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors in a meaningful and impactful way,” said Jennifer Jaworski, Chief of Interpretive Services....

Your Metroparks: The Best Place For Social Distancing.

...include instructions for at-home activities that support grade level specific educational topics. We know this is a challenging time for everyone. But the staff at your Huron-Clinton Metroparks is here to help you make the best of it. As we...

Why Prescribed Burns

...local fire department is made aware and the weather is checked again to ensure it is safe to proceed. Prescribed burns do not take place if the relative humidity is too low, the wind speed or temperature is too high,...

New Grants to Improve Access and Accessibility

...an Iron Belle Trailhead project at Dexter-Huron Metropark in Washtenaw County. This project will provide a 10-foot wide accessible path from the existing paved parking lot to the IBT, add striping and signage for two handicap van parking spaces, and...
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