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Habitats of southeast Michigan: Marshes and Swamps
11.11.2026 By Abby Lauer, Park Interpreter
As the seasons change and we start to prepare for the winter months, this is the best time to explore wetlands in southeastern Michigan. Grasses die back, and it is easier to see and access wetlands. Two common wetlands found throughout Michigan are swa...
11.4.2026
Erin Parker, Interpretive Services Supervisor
Did you notice anything unusual this fall while out exploring your Metroparks? Along with the extended beautiful weather, we’re also experiencing a natural phenomenon that only happens every 2-3 years in Michigan: a mast year!
Mast is a term for all the nuts and frui...
11.28.2026
By Erin Parker, Interpretive Services Supervisor
What goes bump in the night? Honestly, humans are more likely than most creatures that are out and about after dark to bump into things. Many of Michigan’s nocturnal animals have plenty of adaptations to make nighttime navigation easier. Nocturnal species are those that sleep during the...
10.21.2026: Micro-habitats of the Metroparks: Leave your leaves
By Erin Parker, Interpretive Services Supervisor
Peak fall color may still be a week away for much of southeast Michigan, but the gorgeous palette of reds, oranges, yellows, and even purples won’t be here long. Once the process of senescence (aging) begins, and our deciduous leafy t...