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10.7.2026
By Erin Parker, Interpretive Services Supervisor
October in the Metroparks has much to offer: cooler temperatures, colorful leaves, wildlife actively preparing for the winter, and many outdoor recreation opportunities, whether you hike, bike, fish, take photos, or just enjoy slowing down and enjoying the natural world.
It’s also a good month to ...
9.30.2026
By Holly Siefert, Park Interpreter, and Erin Parker, Interpretive Services Supervisor
With a grand opening taking place in October of 2025, the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park on the riverfront in Detroit is a vibrant asset to the communities of southeastern Michigan. From playgrounds to water features to the Metroparks’ 14th park, the Water Garde...
9.23.26
By Stephanie Kozak, Park Interpreter
As we head into the fall season, we start thinking about garden clean-up and preparing the outside of our homes for the upcoming winter months.
As we transition into our fall cleanup phase, fall can also be a great time to assess your garden beds for any holes or spots where y...
If you’ve walked the shoreline at Lake St. Clair Metropark and noticed large, matte black or dark brown-black water birds with an orange-yellow throat diving for fish or roosting in the trees on Dog Island, you’ve spotted one of the park’s most talked-about residents: the double-crested cormorant. Here’s what to know about them.
What is a cormorant, exactly?T...
Celebrate fall at Stony Creek Metroparks with a full day of outdoor fun and discovery for kids! Explore the park through hands-on nature activities, interactive games, family-friendly yoga, and hikes through the woods. Hop on a wagon ride, visit the animals in the Nature Center, and get creative with nature-themed crafts. With plenty of playful adventures, there’s something f...