Oakwoods Metropark

Do you love reading about nature, history, and wildlife? Come join our book club and enjoy conversations with fellow readers and nature lovers. We meet once a month and discuss the book’s topics together. This month, we will be discussing which…

We will use stories, games and crafts to highlight the Groundhogs that live in our area during this fun, interactive, indoor program. Ages 2 – 5. Time: 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Cost: $4 per child Location: Oakwoods Metropark, Nature…

We will be making pinecone bird feeders and discussing how our feathered friends endure the cold Michigan winters.  We will be going outside, so please dress for the weather. Ages 6 – 14. Time: 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Cost:…

Come and join us for a peaceful morning doing yoga in the park! Where you can enjoy hearing the beautiful sounds of nature while we practice our balance, postures, and mediation. All levels are welcome! This program will be held…

Let’s hit the trail and discuss the nocturnal happenings of Oakwoods Metropark during the winter. Is that a deer in the field? Was that an owl overhead? Did you hear that coyote? You never know what we might encounter during…

Let’s hit the trails in search of some winter beauty. While we are out, we will be journaling some of our findings through sketches. Journals will be provided. Fun for all ages Time: 10 a.m. - Noon Cost: $3 per…

From novice to expert, all are welcome to participate in a night of exploration in the cosmos. Discover the constellations and mythology of the northern hemisphere and become a stargazer with all your newfound astrological knowledge. Dress for the weather.…

Have you ever gone hiking and come across deer bones and wanted to know more? Join us and learn about bones that make up the animals of Oakwoods Metropark. Learn to identify different animals and species so next time you…

Do you love reading about nature, history, and wildlife? Come join our book club and enjoy conversations with fellow readers and nature lovers. We meet once a month and discuss the book’s topics together. This month, we will be discussing the…

We will use stories, games and crafts to highlight the Beaver that live in our area during this fun, interactive, indoor program. Ages 2 – 5. Time: 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Cost: $4 per child Location: Oakwoods Metropark, Nature…

We will make our own makuks, and learn how Native Americans used natural materials to make storage containers. We will be going outside, so please dress for the weather. Ages 6 – 14. Time: 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Cost:…

Come see the methods used to collect maple sap and learn how the maple tree helped sustain early Americans during this fun program. We will begin indoors learning about the history of maple sugaring, and getting a taste of pure…

We will make our own makuks, and learn how Native Americans used natural materials to make these containers which were used to store maple sugar. Fun for all ages Time: 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Cost: $5 per person. Children…

Come and join us for a peaceful morning doing yoga in the park! Where you can enjoy hearing the beautiful sounds of nature while we practice our balance, postures, and mediation. All levels are welcome! This program will be held…

Come see the methods used to collect maple sap and learn how the maple tree helped sustain early Americans during this fun program. We will begin indoors learning about the history of maple sugaring before heading outside to visit three…

We will make our own makuks, and learn how Native Americans used natural materials to make these storage containers which were used to store maple syrup. Fun for all ages Time: 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Cost: $5 per person.…

Come see the methods used to collect maple sap and learn how the maple tree helped sustain early Americans during this fun program. We will begin indoors learning about the history of maple sugaring before heading outside to visit three…

Bog-sucker and Timberdoodle are just some of the names that refer to the quirky little bird known as the American Woodcock. Join us for a quick indoor overview of the Woodcock, followed by a trip outdoors to witness the calls…

Come see the methods used to collect maple sap and learn how the maple tree helped sustain early Americans during this fun program. We will begin indoors learning about the history of maple sugaring before heading outside to visit three…

Do you love reading about nature, history, and wildlife? Come join our book club and enjoy conversations with fellow readers and nature lovers. We meet once a month and discuss the book’s topics together. This month, we will be discussing the…

Bog-sucker and Timberdoodle are just some of the names that refer to the quirky little bird known as the American Woodcock. Join us for a quick indoor overview of the Woodcock, followed by a trip outdoors to witness the calls…

We will use stories, games and crafts to highlight the Rabbits that live in our area during this fun, interactive, indoor program. Ages 2 – 5 Time: 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Cost: $4 per child Location: Oakwoods Metropark, Nature…

Come hike around the trail and look for signs of our critters.  We will be using plaster to make casts of animal tracks. We will be going outside, so please dress for the weather. Ages 6 – 14. Time: 10…

Bog-sucker and Timberdoodle are just some of the names that refer to the quirky little bird known as the American Woodcock. Join us for a quick indoor overview of the Woodcock, followed by a trip outdoors to witness the calls…

Some folks love ‘em, some folks don’t! No matter what your thoughts are about these critters, they are an extremely important part of our environment. Join us as we dive into the lives of some of our more common snake…

Have you ever gone hiking and come across deer bones and wanted to know more? Join us and learn about bones that make up the animals of Oakwoods Metropark. Learn to identify different animals and species so next time you…

We will begin indoors with a fun talk about Michigan’s Frog species; then, we will head outdoors on a hike to look for some of our amphibian friends that are out and about in the Park. Fun for all ages…

Stop in anytime between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and learn about owls, owl pellets, and get your very own owl pellet dissection kit. Our staff will help you work through the pellet to discover what the owl had for…

Get an up-close and personal look at some of the animals that live at Oakwoods Metropark. We will be using study skins, mounts, and live animals to investigate our resident wildlife. Fun for all ages. Time: 10 a.m. – 11…

Come and join us for a peaceful morning doing yoga in the park! Where you can enjoy hearing the beautiful sounds of nature while we practice our balance, postures, and mediation. All levels are welcome! This program will be held…

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. We will work on picking up any trash and removing invasive species. At check-in you will…

Bluebirds were once some of the most prolific birds in southeast Michigan; but times have changes. Learn about some of our most beautiful feathered residents, then build a bluebird box of your own to help encourage these beautiful little birds…

Do you love reading about nature, history, and wildlife? Come join our book club and enjoy conversations with fellow readers and nature lovers. We meet once a month and discuss the book’s topics together. This month, we will be discussing the…

Let’s hit the trail and discuss the nocturnal happenings of Oakwoods Metropark during the spring. Listen to the frogs singing. Watch for the birds arriving during their northerly migration. You never know what we might encounter during this exciting evening…

We will use stories, games and crafts to highlight the Skunks that live in our area during this fun, interactive, indoor program. Ages 2 -5. Time: 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Cost: $4 per child Location: Oakwoods Metropark, Nature Center…

We will be hiking the trails and learning to identify native wildflowers and recording them in a nature journal. Please dress for the weather. Ages 6 – 14. Time: 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Cost: $4 per child Location: Oakwoods…

Some folks love ‘em, some folks don’t! No matter what your thoughts are about these critters, they are an extremely important part of our environment. Join us as we dive into the lives of some of our more common snake…

The spring can be a wonderful time to see a variety of birds as they migrate through our area. Let’s hit the trails in search of some of our early spring migrants. Bring your binoculars and your bird guide. Ages…

Come and join us for a peaceful morning doing yoga in the park! Where you can enjoy hearing the beautiful sounds of nature while we practice our balance, postures, and mediation. All levels are welcomed! This program will be held…

We will begin indoors with a fun talk about Michigan’s Frog species; then, we will head outdoors on a hike to look for some of our amphibian friends that are out and about in the park. Join us to visit…

Hop aboard our replica 34-foot Voyageur canoe as we travel the backwaters of the Huron River and discover the natural and cultural history of the region. You never know when a beaver, deer, or osprey may pay us a visit.…

Begin the day with a program discussing the bats species found in our area, and why they are so important to have around. Then, we will build a bat house that you can take home to encourage these beneficial mammals…

Make your own hiking stick, decorating it with natural materials and other items.  Then we will head out on our trails for a test drive during a guided hike. Fun for all ages Time: 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. Cost:…

Do you love reading about nature, history, and wildlife? Come join our book club and emjoy conversations with fellow readers and nature lovers. We meet once a month and discuss the book’s topics together. This month, we will be discussing the…

Join us for our opening weekend of canoe tours as we explore the gorgeous backwaters of the Huron River aboard our 34-foot replica of a historic voyageur canoe! Paddle along the marshes while discovering the many plants and animals that…

Discover why the Native Americans referred to this full moon as the “Flower Moon” while learning some facts, myths, and legends surrounding our moon. We will hike along the trails while discussing the moon; as well as, some of the…

We will use stories, games and crafts to highlight the Raccoons that live in our area during this fun, interactive, indoor program. Ages 2 – 5. Time: 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Cost: $4 per child Location: Oakwoods Metropark, Nature…

From Garlic Mustard, to Autumn Olive, we will hike the trails and learn to identify Michigan’s invasive species and learn how they got here, what effects they have on our local ecosystem, and what we can do to stop their…

Did you ever want to learn the art of gardening? Join us to get your hands dirty planting your very own plants while learning techniques and the natural ingredients needed to care for a garden! Fun for all ages Time:…

Come and join us for a peaceful morning doing yoga in the park! Where you can enjoy hearing the beautiful sounds of nature while we practice our balance, postures, and mediation. All levels are welcomed! This program will be held…

Stop in anytime between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and learn about owls, owl pellets, and get your very own owl pellet dissection kit. Our staff will help you work through the pellet to discover what the owl had for…

Join us for our canoe tours as we explore the gorgeous backwaters of the Huron River aboard our 34-foot replica of a historic Voyageur canoe! Paddle along the marshes while discovering the many plants and animals that live in the…

Want to learn about Oakwood’s ancient past? Come join us for an archaeology camp where you can learn to dig and explore like Indiana Jones. Be ready to get dirty as you work with a trained archaeologist to sort and…

Want to learn about Oakwood’s ancient past? Come join us for an archaeology camp where you can learn to dig and explore like Indiana Jones. Be ready to get dirty as you work with a trained archaeologist to sort and…

Enjoy special guests, guided tours, hayrides, crafts, games, and some treats as we celebrate the installation of our new exhibits! Activities will be taking place indoors and out, so be sure to join us for this awesome event. Fun for…

Capture the beauty of the natural world through journaling, crafting and more. We will be spending time indoors, and out in nature, using art to make natural keepsakes and lasting memories. Discover new ways to utilize the gifts of nature…

Capture the beauty of the natural world through journaling, crafting and more. We will be spending time indoors, and out in nature, using art to make natural keepsakes and lasting memories. Discover new ways to utilize the gifts of nature…

Wear your best Butterfly costume as we venture outdoors to our colorful butterfly trails to experience the magic between wildflowers and pollinators! As we hike through the trials, we will talk about the interesting facts of wildflowers and their importance…