Summer Discovery Cruises offer anyone interested in exploring Lake Erie, the Detroit River and Lake St. Clair the opportunity to get out on the water for an educational experience. Cruisers can learn about many aspects of the lakes, from lighthouses, shipwrecks, bootleggers and history and culture of the region to fish, ecology, restoration and wind, waves and water — and much more, depending on the cruise theme. Reserve your spot at http://www.miseagrant.umich.edu/sdc/category/lake-erie-cruises/

Join an interpreter for a fun-filled session of nature coolness. Crafts, games and show-n-tell? What more could you want? You can see white-tailed deer all year in our park. Come learn more about them with this interactive program. This program is for children ages 2-5 years old. Please preregister, (734) 379-5020.

Come on out for LENS CAP, the Lake Erie Nature Society for Cameras and Photography. We are looking to explore photography from top to bottom. Get inspired and make a picture! Please preregister, (734) 379-5020.

Summer Discovery Cruises offer anyone interested in exploring Lake Erie, the Detroit River and Lake St. Clair the opportunity to get out on the water for an educational experience. Cruisers can learn about many aspects of the lakes, from lighthouses, shipwrecks, bootleggers and history and culture of the region to fish, ecology, restoration and wind, waves and water — and much more, depending on the cruise theme. Reserve your spot at http://www.miseagrant.umich.edu/sdc/category/lake-erie-cruises/

The American Lotus is one of the rarest flowers in the state of Michigan but you wouldn’t know by visiting the shorelines of Lake Erie Metropark! We’ll take a short walk to the shoreline were we’ll investigate the biology and history of this wonderful flower. Please preregister, (734) 379-5020.

Donuts, coffee and a nature walk. What a great way to start your weekend! Join us! Please preregister, (734) 379-5020.

Enjoy a nice, evening hike and discover why the Native Americans referred to the full moon in August as the “Full Sturgeon Moon.” Please preregister, (734) 379-5020.

Summer Discovery Cruises offer anyone interested in exploring Lake Erie, the Detroit River and Lake St. Clair the opportunity to get out on the water for an educational experience. Cruisers can learn about many aspects of the lakes, from lighthouses, shipwrecks, bootleggers and history and culture of the region to fish, ecology, restoration and wind, waves and water — and much more, depending on the cruise theme. Reserve your spot at http://www.miseagrant.umich.edu/sdc/category/lake-erie-cruises/

While not the most famous war in American history, the War of 1812 had a huge impact on this fledgling nation and world history. Join an interpreter for an introductory view of the war, its local connections and its outcomes. Please preregister, (734) 379-5020.

Wildflowers aren’t just for show. Sure, they look good, but there is more to them than meets the eye. Join us as we take a closer look at some of nature’s gems and discover some of the ways they make our lives better. You’ll be a pro at identifying some of our common flowers by the end of our walk. Please preregister, (734) 379-5020.

Join us for old-time family fun including a scavenger hunt, outdoor lawn games, crafts and summer treats. No cell phones needed for these fun activities. Please preregister, (734) 379-5020.

Take a leisurely walk along the boardwalks overlooking our marshes as we search for critters scaly, slimy, furred, and feathered. Please preregister, (734) 379-5020.

Join an interpreter for a fun-filled session of nature coolness. Crafts, games and show-n-tell? What more could you want? This month we’ll be learning about the slippery slimy fish that live near our nature center, and the ones that live in it! This program is for children ages 2-5 years old. Please preregister, (734) 379-5020.

In the not-so-distant past, Osprey were approaching extinction in North America. Now, they can be found throughout southeast Michigan. Join us as we check out the Osprey up close and personal. We’ll conclude with a short drive through the park with hopes of finding a few. Please preregister, (734) 379-5020.

Donuts, coffee and a nature walk. What a great way to start your weekend! Join us! Please preregister, (734) 379-5020.

Take a leisurely walk along the boardwalks overlooking our marshes as we search for critters scaly, slimy, furred, and feathered. Please preregister, (734) 379-5020.

Learn about one of the common plants or animals at the park, then sit back and relax as you cross stitch a pattern of the plant or animal. Please preregister, (734) 379-5020.

Join us for an up-close (and far away) look at Bald Eagles as we explore their interesting lives. Pick up some cool facts, discover how they survived the DDT era, and learn a bit about our own resident Bald Eagle, Luc. Please preregister, (734) 379-5020.

Today we celebrate the grandmas, grandpas, nanas, pop pops, yia yias and papous of our lives! This is the perfect day to bring in those scrapbooks so grandparents can help give captions, have grand-kids interview their grandparents about when they were kids, and take pictures together overlooking our marsh to be put in a frame we decorate. Kids can also “adopt” a grandparent for the day by making a card we’ll deliver to a local nursing home. Please preregister, (734) 379-5020.

The leaves finally changing color, the fall mushrooms giving us a last show, and late blooming wildflowers all combine to make fall in the forest spectacular. Join an interpreter for a walk through our woodlot, you’ll be a plant pro by the end! Please preregister, (734) 379-5020.

Come on out for LENS CAP, the Lake Erie Nature Society for Cameras and Photography. We are looking to explore photography from top to bottom. Get inspired and make a picture! Please preregister, (734) 379-5020.

Join an interpreter for a fun-filled session of nature coolness. Crafts, games and show-n-tell? What more could you want? Every year monarch butterflies travel all the way to South America! They’re just one of many creatures that go south for the winter. Come learn about this amazing feat. This program is for children ages 2-5 years old. Please preregister, (734) 379-5020.

The leaves finally changing color, the fall mushrooms giving us a last show, and late blooming wildflowers all combine to make fall in the forest spectacular. Join an interpreter for a walk through our woodlot, you’ll be a plant pro by the end! Please preregister, (734) 379-5020.

Donuts, coffee and a nature walk. What a great way to start your weekend! Join us! Please preregister, (734) 379-5020.

2017 marks the 83rd Anniversary of the Federal Duck Stamp. No, they are not sending letters. They are a key part in wildlife conservation. Join an Interpreter as we explore the origins of this impressive program. Please preregister, (734) 379-5020.

Learn some basic mushroom hunting tips as our Interpreter, Ms. Jane, shares her own experiences, including where and when to hunt, mushroom safety, and ways to prepare your quarry. Please preregister, (734) 379-5020.

Costumes, pumpkin carving, and trick-or-treating are just some of the fun things folks do for Halloween. Join an Interpreter for a historic look at this modern celebration that is based on old traditions. Who was that fellow Jack anyway? Please preregister, (734) 379-5020.

Join an interpreter for a fun-filled session of nature coolness. Crafts, games and show-n-tell? What more could you want? As the summer heat begins to fade, and the plants and animals prep for winter; autumn leaves color our landscape. Join us as we look at the beautiful autumn leaves. This program is for children ages 2-5 years old. Please preregister, (734) 379-5020.

LENSCAP, the Lake Erie Nature Society for Cameras and Photography, will be expanding into the field! Our small group will grab our cameras and head outside for a step-by-step orientation on making pictures, not taking pictures. Preregistration only. Contact the Marshlands Museum for more details. (734) 379-5020.

Donuts, coffee and a nature walk. What a great way to start your weekend! Join us! Please preregister, (734) 379-5020.

Learn about one of the common plants or animals at the park, then sit back and relax as you cross stitch a pattern of the plant or animal. Please preregister, (734) 379-5020.

Paint a replica of a vintage duck decoy while learning a bit about the duck hunting heritage of our area. Space is limited. Please preregister, (734) 379-5020.

Join an interpreter for a fun-filled session of nature coolness. Crafts, games and show-n-tell? What more could you want? We will be focusing on this “busy” little critter that is slowly but surely making its way back into our area. This program is for children ages 2-5 years old. Please preregister, (734) 379-5020.

Come on out for LENS CAP, the Lake Erie Nature Society for Cameras and Photography. We are looking to explore photography from top to bottom. Get inspired and make a picture! Please preregister, (734) 379-5020.