Oakwoods Metropark

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 Metropark 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…

Want to learn about Oakwood’s Metropark 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…

Capture the beauty of the natural world through activities such as making a nature journal, crafting with natural materials, painting, drawing, and more. We will be spending time indoors, and out in nature, using art to make natural keepsakes and…

Capture the beauty of the natural world through activities such as making a nature journal, crafting with natural materials, painting, drawing, and more. We will be spending time indoors, and out in nature, using art to make natural keepsakes and…

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…

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…

Kids will love this camp focusing on the plants and animals of Oakwoods Metropark. Meet turtles, snakes, frogs and other animals from the Nature Center; including Hawkeye, our Red-tailed Hawk. Hike the fields and prairies to discover the plants and…

Kids will love this camp focusing on the plants and animals of Oakwoods Metropark. Meet turtles, snakes, frogs and other animals from the Nature Center; including Hawkeye, our Red-tailed Hawk. Hike the fields and prairies to discover the plants and…

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 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 Center Pre-registration…

Join us this month to learn about Autumn Olive.  We’ll go on a hike in search of this invasive plant, learn to identify it, and discover how it made its way here from Asia. We will discuss the impact that…

Test your nature knowledge during this exciting, interactive game patterned after the game show, Jeopardy. Participate individually or as a team, and put your skills to the test. Fun for all ages! Time: 10 a.m. - noon Cost: $3 per…

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

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

There is an amazing underworld beneath us full of cool insects in the rich soil to explore. Join us at the nature center to take to the outdoors and learn about these interesting bugs, their characteristics and what they offer to…

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…

Travel through 4,000 years of history during this one-mile hike along the banks of the Huron River. Learn about the many people that have passed through the area; and discover how they helped mold our community. Fun for all ages!…

Let your child spend time learning about the natural world during this fun, interactive time together. Each day will include nature lessons, music and motion, snack time, crafts, stories and time outdoors. Parents are required to sit back, relax, and…

Let your child spend time learning about the natural world during this fun, interactive time together. Each day will include nature lessons, music and motion, snack time, crafts, stories and time outdoors. Parents are required to sit back, relax, and…

Let your child spend time learning about the natural world during this fun, interactive time together. Each day will include nature lessons, music and motion, snack time, crafts, stories and time outdoors. Parents are required to sit back, relax, and…

Let your child spend time learning about the natural world during this fun, interactive time together. Each day will include nature lessons, music and motion, snack time, crafts, stories and time outdoors. Parents are required to sit back, relax, and…

Let your child spend time learning about the natural world during this fun, interactive time together. Each day will include nature lessons, music and motion, snack time, crafts, stories and time outdoors. Parents are required to sit back, relax, and…

We will use stories, games and crafts to highlight the opossums 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 Pre-registration…

Have you seen some of those beautiful Monarch butterflies around your house or here at the park? Join us to learn more about then.  We’ll head out on the trail and learn about the different species of milkweed in our…

Join us as we look at the bones of different animals, and discover the clues they leave to help us determine how the animal lived. Was it a predator? Was it prey? We will get to know the animals around…

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…

Join us for a fun twist on the classic game of Bingo. We will be using the calls of different animals instead of letters and numbers to fill-up our cards. This is an excellent way to learn the animals associated…

As the heat of the day gives way to the cool of the evening, there is a distinct change that occurs in the woods and fields. We will be heading out on the trail to discover the changes that occur…

Do you ever dream of having superpowers? Want to breath underwater? What about camouflage into your surroundings? Join us to invent your very own superpowers based on animal’s abilities! We will be designing our own super capes while learning about the many super…

Who dares venture out in the Summer-evening woods? Our Nature Center staff, and you! Join us for a leisurely hike through the beautiful Oak Woods. Summer is a great time to be out in our nature study area discussing the…

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

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

There are 18 species of snakes that can be found throughout the state of Michigan. Join us as we discuss some of these species and answer the question, “how many types of snakes can be found in Oakwoods Metropark?” Fun…

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…

After a brief introduction in the Nature Center, we will be heading outdoors where wolves, foxes, and coyotes will be the topic of discussion as we lounge around the bonfire. We will try to answer all things canine. Fun for…

Join us for a day of celebration of Michigan’s natural wildlife. Explore Oakwoods Metropark trails with a hike, become acquainted with the animals of Nature Center, get a glimpse of each naturalists’ wildlife expertise, and make a craft with all-natural…

We will use stories, games and crafts to highlight the squirrels 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 Pre-registration…

Join us for a hike in search of spiders and other crawling critters that make Oakwoods Metropark their home. We will bring our bug nets and homes to get a better look at them. Ages 6-14. Time: 10 a.m. –…

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

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

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…

Responsible recycling is commendable, but why not challenge your imagination and repurpose some of those items into something that can benefit wildlife and yourself!  Exactly what will we make?  It could be a bird feeders or a home for native…

There are a variety of herbs that can provide wonderful health benefits to us! Sage, basil, and ginger are just a few of the everyday herbs we will be exploring. Come join us to learn about herbs intriguing magic on…

Fossils can provide information about the ancient past, giving us a glimpse of the environment and organisms that once were alive. Join us to explore the mysteries of the past through hands-on activities and examination of fossils and stones. Fun…

Enjoy a leisurely hayride as we point out some of the awesome autumn happenings within the park. We will make a pit-stop for cider and donuts. Fun for all ages! Time: 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. Cost: $5 per person,…

Enjoy a leisurely hayride as we point out some of the awesome autumn happenings within the park. We will make a pit-stop for cider and donuts. Fun for all ages! Time: 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. Cost: $5 per person,…

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 bats 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 Pre-registration…

The Wooly Bear is a cute fuzzy caterpillar, recognized by its reddish-brown stripe, is surrounded by many myths and legends. Does this critter really predict the weather?  Join us to investigate the life of the wonderful Wooly Bear. Ages 6-14.…

Enjoy a leisurely hayride as we point out some of the awesome autumn happenings within the park. We will make a pit-stop for cider and donuts. Fun for all ages! Time: 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. Cost: $5 per person,…

Enjoy a leisurely hayride as we point out some of the awesome autumn happenings within the park. We will make a pit-stop for cider and donuts. Fun for all ages! Time: 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. Cost: $5 per person,…

Do you ever walk around Oakwood Metropark’s trails and notice some strange mushrooms growing out of the trees or soil? Join us on a hike to observe and understand the role of fungi in our woods! Did you know there…

Autumn is a time of dramatic change and preparation for our plants and animals. We will be hitting the trails to discuss some of the plants and animals of Oakwoods Metropark.  We will learn what they do to prepare for…

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…

Join us for an evening of history and folklore as we explore the Huron Township Cemetery.  Located in Willow Metropark, we will start our evening with a hayride to the cemetery, where the stories of some of those buried there…

Join us for an evening of history and folklore as we explore the Huron Township Cemetery.  Located in Willow Metropark, we will start our evening with a hayride to the cemetery, where the stories of some of those buried there…

Gather at the warming bon fire before your hayride to your lantern tour.  A lantern-bearing guide will lead you down the pumpkin-lit trail through the woods to encounter various characters and uncanny situations.  The tour showcases Michigan’s legends and local…

Gather at the warming bon fire before your hayride to your lantern tour.  A lantern-bearing guide will lead you down the pumpkin-lit trail through the woods to encounter various characters and uncanny situations.  The tour showcases Michigan’s legends and local…

Gather at the warming bon fire before your hayride to your lantern tour.  A lantern-bearing guide will lead you down the pumpkin-lit trail through the woods to encounter various characters and uncanny situations.  The tour showcases Michigan’s legends and local…

Gather at the warming bon fire before your hayride to your lantern tour.  A lantern-bearing guide will lead you down the pumpkin-lit trail through the woods to encounter various characters and uncanny situations.  The tour showcases Michigan’s legends and local…

Carve, decorate, and light up your pumpkins. We will provide small pumpkins, carving tools, templates and more for the evening. Bring your creativity and show off your spooky skills and vote to see who the pumpkin carving master is! Fun…

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

We will use stories, games and crafts to highlight the deer 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 Pre-registration…

Join us on a hike to talk about the Wild Turkey, their habits and habitats, and how they have been moving into Oakwoods Metroparks over the past few years. Ages 6 -14. Time: 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Cost: $4…

Join us as we celebrate everything owl. Owl Festival features owl pellet dissection, games, crafts, owl presentations and several owl prowls.  Come out for an evening that highlights these awesome nocturnal creatures. Fun for all ages! Time: 6 p.m. –…

Join us for some time around the bonfire as we tell some tales about animals, people, and places from the area. Learn about lost towns of the area, ancient animals once found within the park, and some of the unique…

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…

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