Oakwoods Metropark

When the temperatures dip and the snow falls, staying warm becomes even more important, and having the knowledge and skills to make a winter fire can make all the difference. During this outdoor program we'll learn several tips and techniques…

Learn about the habits and habitats of Michigan’s extraordinary owls.  We will head out on the nature trails, in the dark, to see if we can lure in a Screech Owl or two with recorded calls!  This program is entirely…

A brisk walk on a winter morning can get the blood pumping, provide some pretty beautiful views and even let you catch the sights and sounds of winter birds. So, get bundled up, grab your binoculars, and meet us at…

Did you know that there is a big game of hide and seek happening right outside your door? Geocaching is a fun, outdoor activity that uses the GPS on your phone to find boxes hidden all over the world. We’ll…

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. Bring your own journal and your artistic talent for an inspirational day outdoors! Fun for all…

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. Bring your own journal and your artistic talent for an inspirational day outdoors! Fun for all…

It may be winter, but there are tons of different birds that are out and about looking for food! Bring your binoculars and we will go around the park watching and learning about these beautiful creatures. Ages 8 and up.…

We will be walking along Splitlog Trail as we highlight the Groundhogs that live in our area during this fun, interactive, outdoor program. Children ages 2 – 5. Time: 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Cost: $4 per child Location: Oakwoods…

We will be discussing how our feathered friends endure the cold Michigan winters! We will search for some of our winter avian ambassadors (birds, that is!). Children ages 6 – 14. Time: 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Cost: $4 per…

It may be winter, but there are tons of different birds that are out and about looking for food! Bring your binoculars and we will go around the park watching and learning about these beautiful creatures. Ages 8 and up.…

When the leaves come off, how the heck do you tell one naked tree from the other?  Join us at the Nature Center to find out!  Once you train your eye to investigate bark, branches and buds, it's something anyone…

Let’s hit the nature trails at night 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…

We are going to cover the basics of orienteering to get you on your way to finding your own path! Learn how to read a baseplate compass, set your degrees, keep track of your paces and more. Finally, we will…

If those aren’t my footprints, then whose are they? Let’s go for a hike along out nature trails and investigate the different types of tracks around the woods. Fun for all ages! Time: 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Cost: $3…

A brisk walk on a winter morning can get the blood pumping, provide some pretty beautiful views and even let you catch the sights and sounds of winter birds. So, get bundled up, grab your binoculars, and meet us at…

Afraid of creepy crawlies?  Think it's finally safe to go outside when winter hits?  Think again!  Join us for an outdoor ramble along nature trails by the Huron River at Oakwoods Metropark as we search for insects and other arthropods…

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

If those aren’t my footprints, then whose are they? Let’s go for a hike along out nature trails and investigate the different types of tracks around the woods. Fun for all ages! Time: 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Cost: $3…