Lake Erie Metropark

Join us to take a leisurely walk along the boardwalks overlooking Lake Erie Metropark’s marshes. We will search for some interesting occurrences and wildlife in the marsh. You never know who might show themselves during this interactive walk! Fun for…

Will the groundhog see his shadow? Will we have six more weeks of winter? Join us as we look at the groundhog and how he became a weather forecaster. Fun for all ages! Time: 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Cost:…

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…

Begin the day, in the perfect way, by joining us for a guided stroll on our nature trails where we will discuss seasonal happenings within the park. Fun for all ages! Time: 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. Cost: FREE! Location:…

Let’s learn what kind of animals stay active all winter and how to tell what animals were tromping through the snow from the tracks they leave. Join us as we head out on the nature trails for these tracks, and…

Let’s learn what kind of animals stay active all winter and how to tell what animals were tromping through the snow from the tracks they leave. Join us as we head out on the nature trails for these tracks, and…

Let’s face it – for most us, if we were dropped in the outdoors in the dead of winter, we would be in serious trouble.  But wildlife seems to manage well, wouldn’t you say?  Join us on the nature trails…

As the weather changes, so do the birds that can be found throughout Lake Erie Metropark. Let’s hit the nature trails to see which birds have staked their claim to the wilds of Lake Erie Metropark during the winter. Bring…

Looking to earn your snow adventure badge? Join us at Lake Erie Metropark to explore nature in the snow! Scouts will take a hike and discover what happens to plants and wildlife during the winter. They will also learn the…

As the weather changes, so do the birds that can be found throughout Lake Erie Metropark. Let’s hit the nature trails to see which birds have staked their claim to the wilds of Lake Erie Metropark during the winter. Bring…

While many birds flee the continent during the winter months, a few call southeast Michigan home during the cold weather.  Join us for a look at one of our winter visitors – the Tundra Swan.  Why are they here?  How…

While many birds flee the continent during the winter months, a few call southeast Michigan home during the cold weather.  Join us for a look at one of our winter visitors – the Tundra Swan.  Why are they here?  How…

The icy waters of the Detroit River attract a rich variety of waterfowl. Did you know, where one finds ducks in winter, one will find eagles, too. Dozens of them, in fact!  Join us as we search the river for…

Get wild at Lake Erie Metropark! This youth focused program provides participants the opportunity to explore different areas of Lake Erie Metropark and get up close with nature through hands on activities and experiences. Monthly sessions will take place on…

The icy waters of the Detroit River attract a rich variety of waterfowl. Did you know, where one finds ducks in winter, one will find eagles, too. Dozens of them, in fact!  Join us as we search the river for…

The Detroit River was a pretty busy place during Prohibition. Tremendous amounts of illegal liquor was entering the United States from Canada during the 1920’s and early 1930’s.  Join us as we travel back to the era of blind pigs,…

Join us to take a leisurely walk along the boardwalks overlooking Lake Erie Metropark’s marshes. We will search for some interesting occurrences and wildlife in the marsh. You never know who might show themselves during this interactive walk! Fun for…

Discover the wonders of space and the stars! Join us as we learn about our solar system and the unique features of the planets. Then we’ll gather around the bonfire for some stargazing! Ages 8 and up. Time: 6 p.m.…

During the winter months our feathered waterfowl friends flock to the Detroit River and Lake Erie by the hundreds of thousands. Join us as we head to Cove Point and scan for canvasbacks, redheads, mergansers and more! Be sure to…

Begin the day, in the perfect way, by joining us for a guided stroll on our nature trails where we will discuss seasonal happenings within the park. Fun for all ages! Time: 7 a.m. – 9 a.m. Cost: FREE Location:…

As the weather changes, so do the birds that can be found throughout Lake Erie Metropark. Let’s hit the nature trails to see which birds have staked their claim to the wilds of Lake Erie Metropark during the winter. Bring…

As the weather changes, so do the birds that can be found throughout Lake Erie Metropark. Let’s hit the nature trails to see which birds have staked their claim to the wilds of Lake Erie Metropark during the winter. Bring…