Hudson Mills Metropark

This month we’ve gone to the birds. Listen to a bird story, make a bird craft, and spend the morning discovering the world of birds with us. Nature Story Time presents a new nature program every month geared towards children ages 4-7 and their families. Please preregister, (734) 426-8211.

This is a busy time for birds. Young are hatching and fledging, so our resident birds are easy to find and a joy to watch. Great for the beginning birder as well as the seasoned watcher. No birding experience necessary. All ages. Please preregister, (734) 426-8211.

It’s almost summer and we’re heading outside to enjoy the water. Bring your water shoes and step into a tributary of the beautiful Huron River. We will get a little wet as we search for the invertebrates that live in the water. Have fun as we find out why they are so important to the Huron River ecosystem. Dress to get wet. A change of clothes and a towel are recommended. Ages 5 - 12. Make it a full day of fun and join us after lunch for Fishing for Beginners at 1 p.m. Please preregister, (734) 426-8211.

Learn the basics of fishing on the banks of the Huron River. We will cover different types of tackle, some basic knots, and casting techniques. We will provide bait and rods. If you want to try and catch your own bait, join us in the morning for Kids in the Creek. All ages. No fishing license is required in Michigan this weekend! Please preregister, (734) 426-8211.

Hudson Mills Metropark is located along one of the Huron River’s Smallmouth Bass hotspots. Get started with the fun sport of Fly fishing and join us to learn the tools and techniques used by those that fish these waters. Equipment is provided for the casting lessons. Ages 12 and up. Please preregister, (734) 426-8211.

After an active spring in our ponds, many amphibians are heading back to their woodland homes. We will visit with frogs, toads, and salamanders, then see if we can find some in the wild. All ages. Please preregister, (734) 426-8211.

Some find our insect neighbors to be a little scary, but we will demystify these common creatures through a story and a craft. Nature Story Time presents a new nature program every month geared towards younger children and their families. Ages 4-7. Please preregister, (734) 426-8211.

A bicycle is a great way to explore various habitats in Hudson Mills Metropark. Join us for a leisurely peddle with stops to enjoy the scenery. Bring your own bike or rent one from us. Ages 12 and up. Please preregister, (734) 426-8211.

Fifty years ago Astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin landed on a place everyone could see, but no one had touched. The Moon! They took “one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind” (-Neil Armstrong). Begin your first step at Hudson Mills Metropark as we celebrate Apollo 11’s 50th Anniversary. Take a tour of constellations in our portable planetarium, take a moon tour, build yourself a moon-tastic helmet, hear some moon stories, create a solar bracelet, and build an alka seltzer rocket. Most activities are free. 10 am – 2 pm. All Ages. No registration necessary.

Getting lost is easy, but finding your way can be so much more fun! We’ll share with beginners the basics of navigation by map and compass. Then you can try out your new skills on Huron Meadows Metropark’s permanent orienteering course. Ages 10 and up. Bring a water bottle. Please preregister, (734) 426-8211.

Summer can be a noisy time of the year… Cicadas, katydids and crickets are often heard, but rarely seen. Kids will learn about the secret lives of these insects though a story and a craft. Then we will head outside and listen. Nature Story Time presents a new nature program every month geared towards younger children aged 4-7 and their families. Please preregister, (734) 426-8211.

Nesting season is over, and our avian neighbors are getting ready to head south. The young of the year are flying, but still depend on mom and dad for some food. Let’s see what we can find flying at Hudson Mills Metropark. Great for the beginning birder as well as the seasoned watcher. No birding experience necessary. All ages. Please preregister, (734) 426-8211.

A bicycle is a great way to discover Hudson Mills Metropark. We will go in search of late summer wildflowers, and search for clues about the previous residents that made the hamlet of our park their home. Bring your own bike or rent one from us. Ages 12 and up. Please preregister, (734) 426-8211.

Discover the night time world of Michigan’s native bats. We will dispel some myths, learn how important bats are to our ecosystem and then head outside to look for our resident bats as they search for their insect prey. Ages 8 and up. Please preregister, (734) 426-8211.

Through a story and a craft, kids will get up close to the fish of the Huron River. Bring an extra t-shirt, so we can make fish print t-shirts. Nature Story Time presents a new nature program every month geared towards children aged 4-7 and their families. Please preregister, (734) 426-8211.

Discover our closest celestial neighbor, as we watch the Harvest Moon rise! We will look for the nocturnal wildlife of Hudson Mills Metropark. Dress for the weather and bring a flashlight. All ages. Please preregister, (734) 426-8211.

This program will introduce you to the common owls of our area and how they live. You’ll also enjoy an evening stroll to search for nocturnal animals under the stars. Dress for the weather and bring a flashlight. All ages. Please preregister, (734) 426-8211.

Kids will enjoy the autumn season with a story, craft and color exploration. Nature Story Time presents a new nature program every month geared towards children ages 4-7 and their families. Please preregister, 734-426-8211.

Search for your favorite birds in the fall colors and play a game of “Name that Warbler.” Fall migration should be in full swing; many species of birds that do not reside in Hudson Mills Metropark will stop in to refuel, before continuing south for the winter. Great for the beginning birder as well as the seasoned watcher. No birding experience necessary. All ages. Please preregister, 734-426-8211.

During this evening program, costume-clad little ones will experience Halloween-themed interpretive stops along the Hudson Mills Metropak Nature Trails. Bring a bag or bucket and collect treats at each stop. Upon your return to the festively-decorated Activity Center enjoy cider, donuts and fall activities. Ages 3-8. Tours leave at scheduled times. Preregistration required, 734-426-8211.

Get in the Halloween spirit! Choose a pumpkin and a design and have fun carving it at our place. Then enjoy cider and donuts. We’ll party ‘til the pumpkins run out! All ages. Fee covers one pumpkin and refreshments.

The Hunter’s Moon is here! We will share some moon lore and watch the moon rise. The earlier sunsets should have some of our nocturnal animals out a little earlier. Dress for the weather and bring a flashlight. All ages. Please preregister, 734-426-8211.

Will you be ready to head for the wilderness when the zombies attack?  Learn some of the skills you’ll need, such as shelter building and fire starting, to survive this and other emergencies. Dress for the weather. Ages 8 and up. Please preregister, 734-426-8211.

Kids will discover the iconic Thanksgiving bird, the turkey, through a story and craft. Nature Story Time presents a new nature program every month geared towards children ages 4-7 and their families. Please preregister, 734-426-8211.

With the leaves off the trees we should get some glimpses of our less common year-round species. Great for the beginning birder as well as seasoned watcher. No birding experience necessary. All ages. Please preregister, 734-426-8211.

What better time to experience the world of our antlered friends, just as the reindeer are heading into town! Your child will love exploring deer, elk and moose through a story and craft. Nature Story Time presents a new nature program every month geared towards children ages 4-7 and their families. Please preregister, 734-426-8211.

Are you planning on bringing a tree into your home and stringing it up with lights and glittery decorations?  Ever wonder about how this tradition was started? Join us as we take on the origins of this holiday staple. Discover the reverence for evergreens across many cultures, and enjoy the beauty of our gaily decorated Christmas trees. You’ll get to make and take home a special ornament for your own tree. Please preregister, 734-426-8211.