Oakwoods Metropark

Let’s hit the trails in search of some outdoor beauty. While we are out, we will be journaling some of our findings through sketches. This program is entirely outdoors. Social distancing and face coverings are required. Fun for all ages!…

Join us at the back of the Nature Center as we set up to watch the flurry of activity around our bird feeders. We will answer any questions, help with IDing birds, and discuss some of the other winged wonders…

Let’s hit the trails in search of some outdoor beauty. While we are out, we will be journaling some of our findings through sketches. This program is entirely outdoors. Social distancing and face coverings are required. Fun for all ages!…

Are you new to birding? Are you ready to leave your backyard and explore new birds?  Birding Basics covers the most frequent flyers in our area. This program is entirely outdoors. Social distancing and face coverings are required. Fun for…

Our resident beavers have been busy as a…. well, you know; and they are leaving evidence of their hard work all along the river. Let’s head out for a hike on the nature trails to discover some of their handy-work…

Our resident beavers have been busy as a…. well, you know; and they are leaving evidence of their hard work all along the river. Let’s head out for a hike on the nature trails to discover some of their handy-work…

As we begin to settle in for the evening, some of nature’s creatures are just getting ready to get started. Let’s head out on the nature trail to see who might be stirring and talk about some of the exciting…

Get a jump on the “early bird” as we head into the Oak-woods to discover resident and migrant birds that might be out-and-about in the early morning. Bring your binoculars and your sense of wonder. You never know who we…

We will be walking along Splitlog Trail as we highlight the Skunks that live in our area during this fun, interactive, outdoor program. Social distancing and face coverings are required. Ages 2 – 5. Time: 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.…

We will be hiking the nature trails and learning to identify native wildflowers and recording them in a nature journal. This program is entirely outdoors. Social distancing and face coverings are required. Ages 6 – 14. Time: 10 a.m. –…

This program sends you out onto the nature trail to identify things in nature.  The twist – the items you find are man-made to represent something natural in nature.  It will take a creative mind to unravel the clues!  Social…

It’s time to kick it up a notch!  Grab your binoculars and get ready for the bird extravaganza that’s taking place like no other time of year.  Birds not normally here will be passing through on their way to their…

Join us at the back of the Nature Center as we set up to watch the flurry of activity around our bird feeders. We will answer any questions, help with IDing birds, and discuss some of the other winged wonders…

Ever hear loud calls in the woods during the spring? It's not always a bird, but instead they are amphibians! During this hike we will find vernal pools and cool amphibians to talk about! This program is entirely outdoors. Social…

Treat Mom to a relaxing hike through the woods to discover some of the beautiful spring wildflowers that can be found along the nature trails. Learn some fun facts about these unique treasures and hear some of the myths and…

Treat Mom to a relaxing hike through the woods to discover some of the beautiful spring wildflowers that can be found along the nature trails. Learn some fun facts about these unique treasures and hear some of the myths and…

In spring, the woods come alive with the colors of wildflowers, butterflies, and migrating warblers. Join us as we search for some of the over 20 species that pass through the area each spring. Bring your binoculars (and your patience).…

Let’s venture into the Oak-woods to discover which species of trees live here, and the role each one plays in the ecology of the woods. We will make a journal of the different trees we find. This program is entirely…

Let’s venture into the Oak-woods to discover which species of trees live here, and the role each one plays in the ecology of the woods. We will make a journal of the different trees we find. This program is entirely…

In spring, the woods come alive with the colors of wildflowers, butterflies, and migrating warblers. Join us as we search for some of the over 20 species that pass through the area each spring. Bring your binoculars (and your patience).…

Let’s hit the trails in search of some outdoor beauty. While we are out, we will be journaling some of our findings through sketches. This program is entirely outdoors. Social distancing and face coverings are required. Fun for all ages!…

Birds are singing and flowers are blooming! This is the perfect time of year to take a hike through the woods on our nature trails to observe and admire the beauty of nature. This program is entirely outdoors. Social distancing…

Let’s hit the trails in search of some outdoor beauty. While we are out, we will be journaling some of our findings through sketches. This program is entirely outdoors. Social distancing and face coverings are required. Fun for all ages!…

We’ll relax around the bonfire and discuss the nocturnal happenings of the beavers at our park.  After learning about these magnificent animals we’ll take a walk to the river’s edge to look for signs of their presence. This program is…

Venture outdoors to our colorful butterfly nature 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 to our native pollinators. This program…

Venture outdoors to our colorful butterfly nature 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 to our native pollinators. This program…

Let’s hit the trail and discuss the nocturnal happenings of Oakwoods Metropark during the spring. Listen to the frogs signing. Watch for the birds nesting in the area. You never know what we might encounter during this exciting evening trek…

We will be walking along Splitlog Trail as we highlight the Raccoons that live in our area during this fun, interactive, outdoor program. This program is entirely outdoors. Social distancing and face coverings are required. Ages 2 – 5. Time:…

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

This program sends you out onto the nature trail to identify things in nature.  The twist – the items you find are man-made to represent something natural in nature.  It will take a creative mind to unravel the clues!  Social…

Venture outdoors to our colorful butterfly nature 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 to our native pollinators. This program…

What sorts of things are happening along the River Trail behind the Nature Center? Join us as we take a stroll along the river to see the work of the Beaver, the Pileated Woodpeckers, and maybe even the Bald Eagles.…

Venture outdoors to our colorful butterfly nature 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 to our native pollinators. This program…

The airspace above the Huron River, and other waterways in and around Oakwoods, is a flurry of activity. We are talking about the many species of dragonflies and damselflies that reside in the park. Let’s take a walk to see…

Let’s hit the trails in search of some outdoor beauty. While we are out, we will be journaling some of our findings through sketches. This program is entirely outdoors. Social distancing and face coverings are required. Fun for all ages!…

Let’s hit the trails in search of some outdoor beauty. While we are out, we will be journaling some of our findings through sketches. This program is entirely outdoors. Social distancing and face coverings are required. Fun for all ages!…

The leaves rustle, a twig snaps, something scurries across the trail.  Strange noises echo through the trees.  What animals could it be?  We’ll meander around the trails in search of the night life going on in the woods and learn…

There are a variety of herbs that can provide wonderful health benefits to us! Come join us on a hike to learn about their lore and intriguing magical effects they have on our bodies. This program is entirely outdoors. Social…

There are a variety of herbs that can provide wonderful health benefits to us! Come join us on a hike to learn about their lore and intriguing magical effects they have on our bodies. This program is entirely outdoors. Social…