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Solomon G. Brown: First African American Employee at the Smithsonian Institute

...District of Columbia. On February 14, 1906, after 54 years of service at the Smithsonian Institute, Solomon Brown retired. He passed away in Washington, D.C. only a few months later, on June 24, 1906.   Sources: https://siarchives.si.edu/history/featured-topics/stories/solomon-brown-first-african-american-employee-smithsonian-institution https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/brown-solomon-g-1829-1906/    ...

Shelton Johnson: Park Ranger and Advocate for Diversity in the National Parks

...his stories. Each day, he continues to advocate for diversity in the parks, helping to make sure families from all backgrounds feel welcome to explore these magnificent places. Ranger Shelton Johnson Speaks about Black History Month   Sources: https://www.outsideonline.com/culture/essays-culture/shelton-johnson-park-ranger-yosemite/ https://parktrust.org/news/national-park-trust-honors-national-park-service-ranger-shelton-johnson-with-american-park-experience-award/...

Vernal Pools: Immerse Yourself in the Mystical Habitat

...to get immersed in these mystical habitats.   Sources: 13,000: https://project.geo.msu.edu/geogmich/glacial.html Vernal pool: https://mnfi.anr.msu.edu/abstracts/ecology/Vernal_Pool.pdf 550 Animal Species: https://vppartnership.iescentral.com/menus/animals.html Peeps from Spring Peepers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4nZ13F1rYw Water Comes Alive: https://mivernalpools.com/news/article/New-Video-Explores-Vernal-Pools.html Vernal Pool Patrol: https://vernal-pool-patrol-mnfi.hub.arcgis.com/pages/about Vernal Pool Discovery Programs: https://web1.myvscloud.com/wbwsc/mihuronclintonwt.wsc/search.html?display=detail&FMID=60218551&Module=AR&_csrf_token=310e301294b80e41ea677dd77cc2b5b8ee83154373e00502c0e474511479d26b Salamander Migration Programs: https://web1.myvscloud.com/wbwsc/mihuronclintonwt.wsc/search.html?display=detail&FMID=60216022&Module=AR&_csrf_token=66d7f17fe0462a62b64a398d4caae48b6c2942278c9a6e00034ca54ee7dd807b...

Astronomy

...or even painting! Click below to learn more and register.     Monthly – Oakwoods Full Moon Hike Learn More April 6 & 7 – Lake St. Clair Science Olympiad: Starry, Starry Night II Learn More April 8 – Lake...

Get Involved This Earth Day in Your Metroparks

...clean up their communities and work towards more sustainable practices and efforts that support a healthy environment for all of us. This Earth Day, get involved with the Huron-Clinton Metroparks by participating in a park cleanup scheduled at Lake Erie...

Mountain Bike Skills Lessons at Stony Creek

...Ages: Fun for all ages! Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Cost: $30 per person Location: Stony Creek Metropark, West Branch Picnic area, Shelden Mountain Bike Trailhead To explore a full list of dates and to register please visit https://www.schedulicity.com/scheduling/MMIUHYY/classes...

Lake St. Clair Metropark

31300 Metro Parkway, Harrison Township, MI 48045 (586) 463-4581 Park Hours: Weekdays 6 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Weekends 6 a.m. – 11 p.m. Park Office Hours: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Park Fees: $10 Daily Vehicle or Boat Pass OR...

Trail Challenge

...trails, but participants must complete a challenge trail in every park (13 parks) to earn the 2025 Annual Pass. Challenge Trail incentives are mailed out in November for those that earned them. You can look at all park maps by...

LENS CAP at Lake Erie Metropark

...Contest Submit your best photos in advance as a part of our photo contest. The top three photos, as appraised by your peers, will be displayed in the Museum Observation Room. Ask the Museum for details! Click HERE to learn...

Trick-or-Treat Along the Trail

...at the Indian Springs Metropark Office not the Environmental Discovery Center. See https://www.metroparks.com/indian-springs-metropark/#parkmaps for directions. Weather-appropriate costumes are encouraged as this event takes place all outdoors, rain or shine. This program is part festive, part educational and all fun. Best...

Metroparks Expands Live-Saving Swim and Water Safety Initiative

...at Adams Butzel Complex in Detroit in partnership with Detroit Parks & Recreation, YMCA, Oakland County Sheriff PAL and community members to celebrate the expanded initiative. In attendance included Metroparks Director Amy McMillan, Metroparks Board of Commissioners Chair Bernard Parker,...
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