Lake Erie Metropark

Learn about the habits and habitats of these extraordinary birds during a brief indoor presentation. Afterward, we will head out on the trails and see if we can lure in a Screech Owl or two with recorded calls! Fun for…

LENS CAP - the Lake Erie Nature Society for Cameras and Photography – meets six times a year.  This month, join us for a photo exploration of the Huron-Clinton Metroparks and beyond through images that have been submitted by photographers just like…

Join us on the first Saturday of each month as we explore the changes that occur throughout Lake Erie Metropark on a monthly basis. Begin the day with some coffee and treats before participants head outside for a guided stroll…

Let’s learn what kind of animals stay active all winter and learn how to tell what animals were tromping through the snow from the tracks they leave. Dress for the weather; we will take a walk outside to search for…

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 two winter visitors – the Snowy Owl and Tundra Swan.  Why are they here? …

The coming weeks and months will have critters thinking about love. Well ok, not love, but certainly breeding and raising families. Join us for this “G rated” in-depth look at some southeast Michigan animals and how they prepare for the…

From its ancient beginnings to the modern craft beer era, people have been brewing hooch for thousands of years. Enjoy a historic journey of all things beer, including a brief home-brewing show-and-tell. Sorry folks, no samples will be provided! Ages…

The Detroit River was a pretty busy place during Prohibition. With tremendous amounts of illegal liquor entering the United States from Canada during the 1920’s and early 1930’s, stories abound. Join some young “old timers” as you travel back to…

From its ancient beginnings to the modern craft beer era, people have been brewing hooch for thousands of years. Enjoy a historic journey of all things beer, including a brief home-brewing show-and-tell. Sorry folks, no samples will be provided! Ages…

The Detroit River was a pretty busy place during Prohibition. With tremendous amounts of illegal liquor entering the United States from Canada during the 1920’s and early 1930’s, stories abound. Join some young “old timers” as you travel back to…

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! Bring your binoculars…

In this three-part series we’ll discover the lives of Michigan’s top predators. First, we’ll explore the natural history of the elusive cougar. We’ll learn about its behavior, adaptations and range. We’ll also discover its cultural history in Southeastern Michigan. Fun…

Discover the wonders of space and stars! We’ll learn about our solar system and the unique features of the planets. Then we’ll gather around the bonfire for some s’mores and star gazing. Ages 8 and up. Time: 6 p.m. –…

Join us on the first Saturday of each month as we explore the changes that occur throughout Lake Erie Metropark on a monthly basis. Begin the day with some coffee and treats before participants head outside for a guided stroll…

From the sneaky weasels to the magnificent muskrat, discover the world of mammals in the marsh. We will be focusing on our furry friends that call the marshes around Lake Erie Metropark, “home” and will be searching the marsh area…

Get into the St. Patrick’s Day spirit as we celebrate all things “green”! One does not have to look hard to find it. Join us as we investigate what green really is, who or what has it, and, most importantly,…

This prehistoric fish is the largest fish to call our Great Lakes home. Come to learn about the life history of this amazing fish and how humans have used this fish in the Great Lakes. Learn a bit more about…

Step inside nature’s arena and get an in depth look at the adaptations that make animals well suited for survival. We’ll explore features such as horns, antlers, claws and teeth! Discover how these traits combined with skill make them fierce…

eBird has revolutionized bird watching on a global scale. Join us and get familiar with this easy-to-use app, do some basic birding (beginners welcome!), and learn how to be better citizen scientists! A smartphone is required. Fun for all ages.…

LENS CAP - the Lake Erie Nature Society for Cameras and Photography – meets six times a year. Photographers have been editing photographs basically since photography began. It is not new, and for most photographers, it is not controversial. Only…

It is National Take a Walk in the Park Day. Honestly! Join us for an evening guided stroll to see how spring is springing! It is also National Turkey Neck Soup Day, but you can have that on your own!…

Join us on the first Saturday of each month as we explore the changes that occur throughout Lake Erie Metropark on a monthly basis. Begin the day with some coffee and treats before participants head outside for a guided stroll…

It’s Easter and you know what that means…egg hunts (broken into age groups 1-3, 4-7, 8 & older), crafts, and games. Visit the petting farm presented by local 4-H students and meet goats, chickens, and rabbits. What are you waiting…

Nature and history are full of wonderful stories that we hear all the time. Believe it or not, some of them are even true! Some, on the other hand, are just not. Come on over as we dabble into those…

Skulls are a lot more than just suitable Halloween decorations, they provide a wealth of information too! Discover how the different characteristics of a skull provides a snapshot of an animal’s life through hands-on investigation. Fun for all ages. Time: 10…

There are a lot of frogs out there and it’s time to get to know them – really know them. Join us for a fun and educational look at the creatures of “frogdom” including identification, calling, tadpoles, and the perils…

Michigan is home to many species of reptiles. Join us at the museum to learn about these scaly critters followed by a walk through the marsh to search for these animals in their natural habitat. Fun for all ages. Time: 10…

Take a leisurely walk along the boardwalks overlooking our marshes as we search for critters scaly, slimy, furred, and feathered. Fun for all ages. Time: 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Cost: $3 per child, $5 per adult, children under two are…

Experience nature in a whole new way by journaling the things you see, hear and experience. We will begin the day by decorating your own journal, before hitting the trail for some immersive experiences. Discover fun, new ways of recording…

In this three-part series we’ll discover the lives of Michigan’s top predators. We will cover the fascinating world of wolves. We’ll explore their behavior, adaptations and social dynamics. We’ll also learn what caused their range in Michigan to change over…

Water is essential to all life and it is all around us! Join us at the museum for an interactive presentation to learn about why water is so important and the ways that it shapes the world around us. We…

Join us for an Earth Day Clean-up to help keep our park beautiful and safe for people and wildlife! Individuals, families and groups welcome. There will be various areas of the park that we will clean up, including picnic areas…

Become a citizen scientist! In this hands-on, citizen science program, we’ll discover, identify and record the different kinds of clouds found in the sky. We’ll learn how to interpret the shape of the clouds and how it relates to the…

Join us on the first Saturday of each month as we explore the changes that occur throughout Lake Erie Metropark on a monthly basis. Begin the day with some coffee and treats before participants head outside for a guided stroll…

Warblers, thrushes, and vireos, oh my! May is the blockbuster time for birdwatchers in these parts, and we simply love it! You’ll love it, too. Join us as we head down the trails looking for everything bird. Bring your binoculars,…

There are a lot of frogs out there and it’s time to get to know them – really know them. Join us for a fun and educational look at the creatures of “frogdom” including identification, calling, tadpoles, and the perils…

Discover the amazing world of plants! In this program, scouts learn about plant parts and functions and discover how plants make their food. They’ll observe different plant species found in the park and discuss their importance to wildlife and humans.…

Moms are awesome – human and nature ones. Whether they’re muskrat moms or robin moms, they deserve a closer look. Join us for an indoor investigation of nature moms and if weather allows, we’ll head outside too! Bring your human…

Join us in contributing to science! In this hands-on, citizen science program, we’ll discover, identify and record the different kinds of freshwater insects found in the park. We’ll learn how our findings provide insight about the marsh habitat. Using the…

Michigan is home to many species of reptiles. Join us at the museum to learn about these scaly critters followed by a walk through the marsh to search for these animals in their natural habitat. Fun for all ages. Time: 10…

In the final program of the series, and we’ll learn about the interesting life of black bears. Learn about their life cycle, hibernation and communication and dispel some misconceptions about them. We’ll end by taking a look at the relationship…

LENS CAP - the Lake Erie Nature Society for Cameras and Photography – meets six times a year. This month, join us for a photo exploration of the Huron-Clinton Metroparks and beyond through images that have been submitted by photographers just like…

Join us on the first Saturday of each month as we explore the changes that occur throughout Lake Erie Metropark on a monthly basis. Begin the day with some coffee and treats before participants head outside for a guided stroll…

Michigan’s canines aren’t like the family dog. These canines are wild hunters and we share our park with some of them. Join us to learn about the canines we find in Michigan and the history of their complicated relationship with…

Take a leisurely walk with us along the boardwalks overlooking our marshes as we search for critters such as Eastern Fox Snakes, Bullfrogs, Muskrats, and Bald Eagles. We will use pelts, bones and other items to build on what we…

Discover the incredible world of insects! In this program, scouts will learn about the various insect species found in Lake Erie Metropark. While out on the trails, scouts will look at insects and learn about their unique adaptations. They will…