September 2018
Huron-Clinton Metroparks Surplus Equipment Auction – Kensington Metropark
The Huron-Clinton Metroparks annual auction of surplus used vehicles, equipment and supplies is coming soon. This auction typically consists of sporting equipment, golf clubs, tree stands, electronics, lawn care equipment, landscape equipment, farm equipment, golf clubs, automobiles, pickups, trucks, trailers,…
Find out more »Calling All Owls
Enjoy an evening stroll and search for owls and other nocturnal animals. Plan on being both indoors and outdoors. Ages 6 and up. Please preregister, (810) 227-8917.
Find out more »Invasive Shrub Removal – Kensington, Disc Golf
Join our efforts to remove invasive shrubs from the Kensington disc golf course. This is a reoccurring workday, occurring on the last Wednesday of the month. We will meet at the Black Locust Disc Golf Course parking lot (look for the white Metroparks truck and blue flag). Volunteers receive free day entry to the park, just let the toll booth attendant know you are at the park for the volunteer day.
Find out more »Invasive Shrub Removal – Kensington Metropark
REI is partnering with Michigan DNR, Friends of Island Lake, Huron-Clinton Metroparks, Sierra Club, and Motor City Mountain Biking Association for a volunteer event. All volunteers should meet at 10 AM at Kensington Metropark's East Boat Launch. We will then discuss the projects, break into groups, and travel to our work sites within both Kensington Metropark and Island Lake.
Find out more »Tons of Trucks – Martindale Beach
Construction, Farm, Maintenance, Police, Fire, Educational and many more vehicles on display for the entire family. Food vendors and kids activities too.
Find out more »ALS of Michigan Walk
2018 marks our 18th year of Walking 'n Rolling for ALS! Join us at our largest fundraiser of the year. What better way to make a difference for our Michigan ALS community than to form a Walk team in honor of your special pALS? www.alsofmichigan.org
Find out more »October 2018
Invasive Shrub Removal – Kensington Metropark
Join us in removing invasive shrubs, such as Autumn Olive, from Kensington Metropark. We will meet at the Nature Center (look for the Metroparks vehicle and flag). Volunteers receive free day entry to the park, just let the toll booth attendant know you are at the park for a volunteer workday.
Find out more »Stormwater Workshop at Kensington Metropark
Join us for our Stormwater Workshop at the Nature Center to offer your thoughts and concerns about the Metroparks’ existing stormwater system and help provide direction for our new Stormwater Management Plan.
Find out more »Fun on the Farm: Pumpkins
This program is especially for the little ones and it’s all about Pumpkins. We will have a story time, a craft, and an activity. Finish your visit with a tractor-drawn hayride to the pumpkin patch and get a discount on a pumpkin purchase. Ages 2 to 6. 10 a.m.
Find out more »Fall Festival
Enjoy a fun-filled weekend of harvest-themed activities for the whole family. Tour the farm and view traditional demonstrations, visit with the food and craft vendors of our Festival Market, and be entertained by “Rosco the Clown.” The Kensington Living History Village will be open, showcasing early pioneer skills. Make sure to take a horse-drawn hayride to and from the pumpkin patch to pick out the perfect pumpkins for you and your family. 12 – 4 p.m.
Find out more »Pick your Pumpkin Hayrides
Come enjoy this seasonal tradition! Enjoy a colorful fall horse-drawn hayride to and from our huge pumpkin patch to select your perfect Jack-O-Lantern. We grow pumpkins and gourds in a variety of popular colors, shapes, and sizes. Pumpkins and gourds are priced per size. Standard hayride rates apply. 12 - 4 p.m.
Find out more »Fab Fall Color Walk
Have a blast with fall color! Each registered participant will get a t-shirt and a chance to get doused in non-toxic color powder. Walk anytime between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. to find the five-color blast stops along a 1.25-mile route. Refreshments available for purchase before and after the walk. Preregister by September 21, to get your choice of T-shirt size. Please preregister, (810) 227-8917.
Find out more »Superintendent’s Revenge – Kensington Golf Course
Test your game as Kensington Golf Course will be set up as difficult as possible for this fun, challenging event. Entry fee includes 18-holes with a cart, lunch and prizes. Please preregister online or by calling, (810) 227-8916.
Find out more »Fall Festival
Enjoy a fun-filled weekend of harvest-themed activities for the whole family. Tour the farm and view traditional demonstrations, visit with the food and craft vendors of our Festival Market, and be entertained by “Rosco the Clown.” The Kensington Living History Village will be open, showcasing early pioneer skills. Make sure to take a horse-drawn hayride to and from the pumpkin patch to pick out the perfect pumpkins for you and your family. 12 – 4 p.m.
Find out more »Pick your Pumpkin Hayrides
Come enjoy this seasonal tradition! Enjoy a colorful fall horse-drawn hayride to and from our huge pumpkin patch to select your perfect Jack-O-Lantern. We grow pumpkins and gourds in a variety of popular colors, shapes, and sizes. Pumpkins and gourds are priced per size. Standard hayride rates apply. 12 - 4 p.m.
Find out more »Pick your Pumpkin Hayrides
Come enjoy this seasonal tradition! Enjoy a colorful fall horse-drawn hayride to and from our huge pumpkin patch to select your perfect Jack-O-Lantern. We grow pumpkins and gourds in a variety of popular colors, shapes, and sizes. Pumpkins and gourds are priced per size. Standard hayride rates apply. 12 - 4 p.m.
Find out more »Pick your Pumpkin Hayrides
Come enjoy this seasonal tradition! Enjoy a colorful fall horse-drawn hayride to and from our huge pumpkin patch to select your perfect Jack-O-Lantern. We grow pumpkins and gourds in a variety of popular colors, shapes, and sizes. Pumpkins and gourds are priced per size. Standard hayride rates apply. 12 - 4 p.m.
Find out more »Pick your Pumpkin Hayrides
Come enjoy this seasonal tradition! Enjoy a colorful fall horse-drawn hayride to and from our huge pumpkin patch to select your perfect Jack-O-Lantern. We grow pumpkins and gourds in a variety of popular colors, shapes, and sizes. Pumpkins and gourds are priced per size. Standard hayride rates apply. 12 - 4 p.m.
Find out more »Trick-or-Treat along the Trail
During this evening program, costume clad little ones will experience entertaining and informative stops along the Nature Trails with a Halloween theme. Upon your return to the Nature Center enjoy cider and donuts and fall activities. Program is geared toward younger children. Tours leave at scheduled times. Advance registration is required. Please preregister, (810) 227-8910.
Find out more »Pick your Pumpkin Hayrides
Come enjoy this seasonal tradition! Enjoy a colorful fall horse-drawn hayride to and from our huge pumpkin patch to select your perfect Jack-O-Lantern. We grow pumpkins and gourds in a variety of popular colors, shapes, and sizes. Pumpkins and gourds are priced per size. Standard hayride rates apply. 12 - 4 p.m.
Find out more »Pumpkin Carving Party
Get in the Halloween spirit! Pick out a pumpkin and a design and have fun carving it in our festively-decorated event room. Then enjoy cider and donuts. We’ll party ‘til the pumpkins run out! Fee covers one pumpkin and refreshments.
Find out more »Fun on the Farm: Halloween
This program is especially for the little ones. It’s time for toddlers to “trick or treat” all around the farm. Play Halloween games and visit a “haunted” barn. Our special spooky party includes an animal parade and you can join in! Costumes are encouraged and appreciated! Ages 2 to 6. 10 a.m.
Find out more »Pick your Pumpkin Hayrides
Come enjoy this seasonal tradition! Enjoy a colorful fall horse-drawn hayride to and from our huge pumpkin patch to select your perfect Jack-O-Lantern. We grow pumpkins and gourds in a variety of popular colors, shapes, and sizes. Pumpkins and gourds are priced per size. Standard hayride rates apply. 12 - 4 p.m.
Find out more »Pick your Pumpkin Hayrides
Come enjoy this seasonal tradition! Enjoy a colorful fall horse-drawn hayride to and from our huge pumpkin patch to select your perfect Jack-O-Lantern. We grow pumpkins and gourds in a variety of popular colors, shapes, and sizes. Pumpkins and gourds are priced per size. Standard hayride rates apply. 12 - 4 p.m.
Find out more »Zombie Apocalypse Survival
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 outlast this and other survival emergencies. Ages 8 and older. Please preregister, (810) 227-8917.
Find out more »November 2018
Chow Time at the Farm
Ever wanted to feed the pigs? Help farm staff to feed the pigs, goats, cows, and more. Young farmers will learn what each animal eats and why. Ages 6 – 15. Space is limited so please call (248) 684-8632 to reserve a spot. 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Find out more »Boy Scout Webelos: Into the Woods
Scouts can satisfy requirements for one or both electives in one day! Dress for the weather—we will be outdoors rain or shine. Bring a sack lunch if you will be participating in both sessions. This elective adventure was formerly Webelos: Forester. Please preregister, (810) 227-8917.
Find out more »Boy Scout Webelos: Into the Wild
Scouts can satisfy requirements for one or both electives in one day! Dress for the weather—we will be outdoors rain or shine. Bring a sack lunch if you will be participating in both sessions. This elective adventure was formerly Webelos: Naturalist. Please preregister, (810) 227-8917.
Find out more »Boy Scout Webelos: Castaway
Scouts can satisfy requirements for one or both electives in one day! Dress for the weather—we will be outdoors rain or shine. Bring a sack lunch if you will be participating in both sessions. Please preregister, (810) 227-8917.
Find out more »Boy Scout Webelos: Earth Rocks
Scouts can satisfy requirements for one or both electives in one day! Dress for the weather—we will be outdoors rain or shine. Bring a sack lunch if you will be participating in both sessions. This elective adventure was formerly Webelos: Geologist. Please preregister, (810) 227-8917.
Find out more »Chow Time at the Farm
Ever wanted to feed the pigs? Help farm staff to feed the pigs, goats, cows, and more. Young farmers will learn what each animal eats and why. Ages 6 – 15. Space is limited so please call (248) 684-8632 to reserve a spot. 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Find out more »Chickadee Chow Down
In winter, a variety of songbirds will take seeds from your hands. Learn about common winter birds inside and then take short walk along the nature trails and we’ll see how many we can find. All ages. Please preregister, (810) 227-8917.
Find out more »Black Friday Full Moon Walk
Enjoy some moon facts and folklore as we search for nocturnal wildlife. Dress for the weather. Ages 8 and older. Please preregister, (810) 227-8917.
Find out more »Chickadee Chow Down
In winter, a variety of songbirds will take seeds from your hands. Learn about common winter birds inside and then take short walk along the nature trails and we’ll see how many we can find. All ages. Please preregister, (810) 227-8917.
Find out more »December 2018
Chow Time at the Farm
Ever wanted to feed the pigs? Help farm staff to feed the pigs, goats, cows, and more. Young farmers will learn what each animal eats and why. Ages 6 – 15. Space is limited so please call (248) 684-8632 to reserve a spot. 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m
Find out more »S’mores and Santa
Visit with Santa, make s’mores around the campfire, drink hot chocolate, hear a story and create some crafts. Program is geared toward small children. Advanced ticket sales at the Kensington Metropark Office. Please preregister, (810) 227-8917.
Find out more »Snacks with Santa
A holiday season tradition at the Farm! Each visit includes a horse-drawn hayride or sleigh ride, a holiday sing-a-long, (complete with cozy blankets, song sheets, and jingle bells), snacks, (fruit, cookies, juice, hot cocoa, and coffee), and most importantly, a visit with Santa by the Christmas Tree! *Tickets are only available in advance at the Park Office, and can be purchased over the phone or in person. Call the Park Office at (810) 227-8910 for ticket sales and info. Once on sale, tickets go fast! Please preregister.
Find out more »Snacks with Santa
A holiday season tradition at the Farm! Each visit includes a horse-drawn hayride or sleigh ride, a holiday sing-a-long, (complete with cozy blankets, song sheets, and jingle bells), snacks, (fruit, cookies, juice, hot cocoa, and coffee), and most importantly, a visit with Santa by the Christmas Tree! *Tickets are only available in advance at the Park Office, and can be purchased over the phone or in person. Call the Park Office at (810) 227-8910 for ticket sales and info. Once on sale, tickets go fast! Please preregister.
Find out more »Chickadee Chow Down
In winter, a variety of songbirds will take seeds from your hands. Learn about common winter birds inside and then take short walk along the nature trails and we’ll see how many we can find. All ages. Please preregister, (810) 227-8917.
Find out more »Snacks with Santa
A holiday season tradition at the Farm! Each visit includes a horse-drawn hayride or sleigh ride, a holiday sing-a-long, (complete with cozy blankets, song sheets, and jingle bells), snacks, (fruit, cookies, juice, hot cocoa, and coffee), and most importantly, a visit with Santa by the Christmas Tree! *Tickets are only available in advance at the Park Office, and can be purchased over the phone or in person. Call the Park Office at (810) 227-8910 for ticket sales and info. Once on sale, tickets go fast! Please preregister.
Find out more »Chickadee Chow Down
In winter, a variety of songbirds will take seeds from your hands. Learn about common winter birds inside and then take short walk along the nature trails and we’ll see how many we can find. All ages. Please preregister, (810) 227-8917.
Find out more »Chow Time at the Farm
Ever wanted to feed the pigs? Help farm staff to feed the pigs, goats, cows, and more. Young farmers will learn what each animal eats and why. Ages 6 – 15. Space is limited so please call (248) 684-8632 to reserve a spot. 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m
Find out more »Winter Solstice Full Moon Walk
Enjoy some moon facts and folklore as we search for nocturnal wildlife. Ages 8 and older. Please preregister, (810) 227-8917.
Find out more »Chickadee Chow Down
In winter, a variety of songbirds will take seeds from your hands. Learn about common winter birds inside and then take short walk along the nature trails and we’ll see how many we can find. All ages. Please preregister, (810) 227-8917.
Find out more »Chickadee Chow Down
In winter, a variety of songbirds will take seeds from your hands. Learn about common winter birds inside and then take short walk along the nature trails and we’ll see how many we can find. All ages. Please preregister, (810) 227-8917.
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