Hudson Mills Metropark

Take a journey to the Sugar Bush and experience how maple syrup has been made over the years. Tap a tree, and then see the sap being boiled into syrup. There is no better way to finish out the cold…

Take a journey to the Sugar Bush and experience how maple syrup has been made over the years. Tap a tree, and then see the sap being boiled into syrup. There is no better way to finish out the cold…

Take a journey to the Sugar Bush and experience how maple syrup has been made over the years. Tap a tree, and then see the sap being boiled into syrup. There is no better way to finish out the cold…

Take a journey to the Sugar Bush and experience how maple syrup has been made over the years. Tap a tree, and then see the sap being boiled into syrup. There is no better way to finish out the cold…

Take a journey to the Sugar Bush and experience how maple syrup has been made over the years. Tap a tree, and then see the sap being boiled into syrup. There is no better way to finish out the cold…

Take a journey to the Sugar Bush and experience how maple syrup has been made over the years. Tap a tree, and then see the sap being boiled into syrup. There is no better way to finish out the cold…

Take a journey to the Sugar Bush and experience how maple syrup has been made over the years. Tap a tree, and then see the sap being boiled into syrup. There is no better way to finish out the cold…

Take a journey to the Sugar Bush and experience how maple syrup has been made over the years. Tap a tree, and then see the sap being boiled into syrup. There is no better way to finish out the cold…

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) as he walks you through all the steps in painting a new Bob Ross…

Take a journey to the Sugar Bush and experience how maple syrup has been made over the years. We’ll tap a tree and get a chance to taste sap. We will then visit an evaporator to see and smell the…

Eggsperience hands-on fun with eggs! We’ll creatively dye some eggs, squish some eggs and bounce some eggs. Kids will learn how to dissolve eggshells, all the while keeping the egg intact. They will also learn physics through experimenting with eggs.…

Bring the kids to scramble in our field of 4,000 eggs! This Easter-time tradition at Hudson Mills Metropark includes visits with live barnyard animals such as goats, baby sheep, and rabbits. Enjoy face-painting and games, and, of course we have…

Older kids will love the extra challenge of this special nighttime egg hunt. Thousands of eggs are scattered on our large field, but when the sun goes down, the eggs are harder to find. Bring a flashlight and hunt carefully…

Let’s check in on our early spring migrants and watch the soap opera lives of our red-winged blackbirds. The mix of fields, forest and river makes Hudson Mills Metropark a great place to see many species over a short period.…

Snow melts and spring rains fill temporary or vernal ponds in the park. Wade into the lives of the animals that make use of these short-lived habitats. Some of the species we will encounter are only visible for a few…

The last Saturday of each month is your 3 to 6-year old’s time to explore nature during our “Young Outdoor Explorers” program. This month, we’ll get outside to search and listen for frogs. Through hands-on exploration, your child will move…

After a long grey winter, springtime is here and the colors are blooming. What better way to celebrate than with a blast of colors in Hudson Mills Metropark! Your color walk will take you along a beautiful one-mile route of…

Celebrate Mom with a Hudson Mills Metropark tradition! Enjoy a fabulous brunch and then go for a guided stroll along our nature trail to discover all the wild spring blooms. This event is a beautiful way to spend a special…

Get your yard and garden ready for the season with native flowers, grasses, trees and shrubs. Sun or shade, sand or clay-we’ll have choices for every yard. Plus, all plants for sale are Michigan native genotypes, which means they are…

Get your yard and garden ready for the season with native flowers, grasses, trees and shrubs. Sun or shade, sand or clay-we’ll have choices for every yard. Plus, all plants for sale are Michigan native genotypes, which means they are…

Brownies will explore and learn about the outdoors as you use your senses and creativity to make art from nature. During this hands-on program, scouts play a game, explore nature, draw, and create a leaf pounding. Scouts will finish all…

A bicycle is a great way to explore various habitats in Hudson Mills Metropark. Join us for a leisurely pedal with stops to enjoy the scenery. Bring your own bike or rent one from us. We have a limited supply…

Shake the change in your pocket during a new moon and as the moon grows, your fortunes will grow. Learn about moon superstitions and the phases of the moon. We’ll go for a short hike to search for wildlife that…

The last Saturday of each month is your 3 to 6-year old’s time to explore nature during our “Young Outdoor Explorers” program. This month, we’ll get outside to search and listen for bugs. Through hands-on exploration, your child will discover…

This sensory-friendly and judgement-free program will offer an accessible hike of our ¾ mile nature trail while being able to explore using four of our five senses. We’ll meet at the picnic shelter at the River Grove Picnic area. This…

Start your month with a spark of creativity. During this session, we’ll pound leaves to create a small wall hanging. It’ll be a project you’ll be proud to display at home. If you have a craft you created at home,…

It’s almost summer and we’re heading outside to enjoy the weather and the water. We will explore a tributary of the beautiful Huron River. Where we will get a little wet as we search for the invertebrates, like worms or…

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 or bring your own. No fishing license is required…

A bicycle is a great way to explore various habitats in Hudson Mills Metropark. Join us for a leisurely pedal with stops to enjoy the scenery. Bring your own bike or rent one from us. We have a limited supply…

Looking for something fun and active to do with your three to four-year old child? Bring them out to this nature play program. We’ll head outside in search of flowers to discover their colors and smells. While we’re looking at…