October 2020
Meet Around the Table
Swing by our table in front of the Marshlands Museum where we will some fun and exciting nature or history-oriented items to show, weather permitting. Stop by to ask questions and learn something new. Happening select Friday, Saturday and Sundays.…
Find out more »Crack O’ Dawn Coffee Club
Too many people sleep through the best part of the day! Come join us instead! During our one-mile stroll, we see what the world of Mother Nature has to offer. Birds? Mammals? Botany? History? We’ll find out when we get…
Find out more »Meet Around the Table
Swing by our table in front of the Marshlands Museum where we will some fun and exciting nature or history-oriented items to show, weather permitting. Stop by to ask questions and learn something new. Happening select Friday, Saturday and Sundays.…
Find out more »The Awesome Opossum
Wait, opossums don’t migrate! Or do they? About a century ago, you could not find a single opossum in our state, and now they live all over Michigan. Discover how this unique yet common animal has adapted to life in…
Find out more »Meet Around the Table
Swing by our table in front of the Marshlands Museum where we will some fun and exciting nature or history-oriented items to show, weather permitting. Stop by to ask questions and learn something new. Happening select Friday, Saturday and Sundays.…
Find out more »Spider Stroll
Like it or not, spiders are everywhere. But don’t fear – we are prepared to set the record straight on these misunderstood creatures. Join us for a casual stroll along the nature trails as we look for these crawly critters.…
Find out more »Meet Around the Table
Swing by our table in front of the Marshlands Museum where we will some fun and exciting nature or history-oriented items to show, weather permitting. Stop by to ask questions and learn something new. Happening select Friday, Saturday and Sundays.…
Find out more »Meet Around the Table
Swing by our table in front of the Marshlands Museum where we will some fun and exciting nature or history-oriented items to show, weather permitting. Stop by to ask questions and learn something new. Happening select Friday, Saturday and Sundays.…
Find out more »Michigan’s Misunderstood Migrator
As raptors migrate across southeastern Michigan one species is commonly misunderstood among the rest…the Turkey Vulture. Join us as we debunk the misconceptions about these birds and learn about their importance to both wildlife and humans. Then we’ll head out…
Find out more »Meet Around the Table
Swing by our table in front of the Marshlands Museum where we will some fun and exciting nature or history-oriented items to show, weather permitting. Stop by to ask questions and learn something new. Happening select Friday, Saturday and Sundays.…
Find out more »Birds in Your Binoculars
The autumn is upon us and bird migration is well underway. Join us as we take a walk looking for our southbound feathered friends. We will make a stop off at the Detroit River Hawk Watch to see if any…
Find out more »Birds in Your Binoculars
The autumn is upon us and bird migration is well underway. Join us as we take a walk looking for our southbound feathered friends. We will make a stop off at the Detroit River Hawk Watch to see if any…
Find out more »Meet Around the Table
Swing by our table in front of the Marshlands Museum where we will some fun and exciting nature or history-oriented items to show, weather permitting. Stop by to ask questions and learn something new. Happening select Friday, Saturday and Sundays.…
Find out more »Meet Around the Table
Swing by our table in front of the Marshlands Museum where we will some fun and exciting nature or history-oriented items to show, weather permitting. Stop by to ask questions and learn something new. Happening select Friday, Saturday and Sundays.…
Find out more »Stories in the Stars
Discover the stories behind the stars that light up the night sky! Join us as we learn about the how constellations have been important to humans and served as the inspiration for folklore. We’ll explore what a star is, the…
Find out more »Meet Around the Table
Swing by our table in front of the Marshlands Museum where we will some fun and exciting nature or history-oriented items to show, weather permitting. Stop by to ask questions and learn something new. Happening select Friday, Saturday and Sundays.…
Find out more »Fall Color Frenzy
Why do leaves change color? Why are some trees green all year long? Discover some of the mysteries of trees as we admire the beautiful fall foliage of the Metropark. Bring your hiking boots and your favorite pair of binoculars…
Find out more »Birds in Your Binoculars
The autumn is upon us and bird migration is well underway. Join us as we take a walk looking for our southbound feathered friends. We will make a stop off at the Detroit River Hawk Watch to see if any…
Find out more »Birds in Your Binoculars
The autumn is upon us and bird migration is well underway. Join us as we take a walk looking for our southbound feathered friends. We will make a stop off at the Detroit River Hawk Watch to see if any…
Find out more »Halloween History: Critters and Crawlers
Celebrate the spirit of Halloween as we explore the natural history of the iconic animals associated with this holiday. From bats to cats, and all the other critters in between! We’ll learn about their behavior, adaptations and characteristics. Join us…
Find out more »November 2020
Crack O’ Dawn Coffee Club
Too many people sleep through the best part of the day! Come join us instead! During our one-mile stroll, we see what the world of Mother Nature has to offer. Birds? Mammals? Botany? History? We’ll find out when we get…
Find out more »Marsh Meander
The marsh is a cool place to visit any time of year. Join us for a casual walk through the marsh as we talk about the marsh in winter and the animals and plants we will see. Face coverings are…
Find out more »Lake Erie Owl Prowl
Learn about the habits and habitats of these extraordinary birds. We will spend the evening out on the trails and see if we can lure in an owl or two with recorded calls! Face coverings are encouraged. Fun for all…
Find out more »Space, Weather & Nature
Ever wonder what makes life possible on Earth? Ever think about what drives the weather? In this program we’ll discover how space, weather and nature are connected. We’ll learn how the sun affects our atmosphere which in turn affects plants,…
Find out more »Lake Erie Owl Prowl
Learn about the habits and habitats of these extraordinary birds. We will spend the evening out on the trails and see if we can lure in an owl or two with recorded calls! Face coverings are encouraged. Fun for all…
Find out more »Lake Erie Owl Prowl
Learn about the habits and habitats of these extraordinary birds. We will spend the evening out on the trails and see if we can lure in an owl or two with recorded calls! Face coverings are encouraged. Fun for all…
Find out more »LENS CAP
LENS CAP – the Lake Erie Nature Society for Cameras and Photography – meets six times a year. This month is a “back to basics approach” as we review basic camera settings and composition. Be sure to bring your camera…
Find out more »December 2020
Crack O’ Dawn Coffee Club
Too many people sleep through the best part of the day! Come join us instead! During our one-mile stroll, we see what the world of Mother Nature has to offer. Birds? Mammals? Botany? History? We’ll find out when we get…
Find out more »Whitetail Walk
Join us as we learn about of one of Lake Erie Metroparks’s most popular animal... the Whitetail Deer! We’ll look for them out on the trails and discover their natural history. We’ll also learn how to identify and interpret their…
Find out more »Michigan Megafauna
Discover the large mammals both past and present that call Michigan home. From saber-toothed tigers to mountain lions and mastodons to black bears, our state has a BIG history when it comes to megafauna. We will use bones and reproductions…
Find out more »Lights, Trails and Seasonal Tales
Break away from the hustle and bustle of Christmas and join the Marshlands Museum staff for an evening of outdoor seasonal fun. We’ll hit the trail for a guided walk along our luminary-lit nature trail where we will meet a…
Find out more »Marsh Meander
The marsh is a cool place to visit any time of year. Join us for a casual walk through the marsh as we talk about the marsh in winter and the animals and plants we will see. Face coverings are…
Find out more »Waterfowl on the River
It’s a great time to see waterfowl at Lake Erie Metropark! Join us as we head out on the trails and look for different waterfowl species on the lake. We’ll learn how to identify different species and their natural history.…
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