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www.metroparks.com • March 2014 - May 2014 INTERPRETERS’ CORNER SPRING INTERPRETIVE ACTIVITIES & MEET RANGER THE RED-TAILED HAWK BABIES, BABIES, BABIES!

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Page 1: Metroparks 2014 Spring Newsletter

www.metroparks.com • March 2014 - May 2014

INTERPRETERS’ CORNER

SPRING INTERPRETIVE ACTIVITIES

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MEET RANGER THE RED-TAILED HAWK

BABIES, BABIES, BABIES!

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WHAT’S inside...

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3 Interpreters’ Corner

4Ranger The Red-tailed Hawk

6 Babies, Babies, Babies!

8 Interpretive ActivitiesCLINTON RIVER

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WHAT’S THE ISSUE?Storm drains lead directly to our lakes and streams. Any oil, pet waste, leaves, or dirty water from washing your car that enters a storm drain gets into our lakes and streams. With almost five million people living in Southeast Michigan, we all need to be aware of what goes into our storm drains. Remember, only rain in the drain!

WHAT ARE SOME HELPFUL TIPS?Here are some simple steps you can take to help keep pollutants out of storm drains and keep our water clean. Give them a try. A few simple changes can make a big difference!

Sweep it. Do you have extra fertilizer, grass clippings or dirt on your driveway? Sweep it back onto your lawn. Hosing your driveway sends these pollutants into storm drains that lead to our lakes and streams.

Keep it clean. Whether in the street or in your yard, remember to keep leaves, grass clippings, trash and fertilizers out of storm drains.

Only rain in the drain. Never dump motor oil, chemicals, pet waste, dirty or soapy water or anything else down the storm drain. All of these materials pollute our lakes and streams.

Label it. Volunteer to label storm drains in your neighborhood to inform residents that storm drains flow directly to our lakes and streams. Encourage citizens to contact their local community for more information on storm drain stenciling programs.

HELP KEEP POLUTION OUT OF STORM DRAINS

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Get your Metroparks 2014 annual permits! Order yours online today at www.metroparks.com.

METROPARKS 2014 VEHICLE ENTRY FEES:Annual $30 regular, $20 senior (62+)Daily $7

BOAT LAUNCHING FEES: Annual $35 regular, $20 senior (62+)Daily $7A discount is available to business and government units purchasing quantities of 50 or more permits. Call 1-800-47-PARKS for details.

METROPARKS/OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS PASSA $54 annual motor vehicle entry permit allows entry into eight Oakland County Parks and all 13 Metroparks. Call the Metroparks at 1-800-47-PARKS for details.

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Metroparks gift cards make perfect gifts! Gift cards can be redeemed for golf fees, annual permits, picnic shelter rentals, marina fees and more. Purchase yours online at www.metroparks.com or at any park office or the Metroparks Administrative Office in Brighton.

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Interpreters’ CornerSpring time is just around the corner which means that the Metroparks’ star engineers are set to return. The Metroparks are lucky enough to have some of the best engineers in the area, and they are not who you would think they are. Some of you may be able to catch a glimpse of these engineers hard at work while they carefully select and fell trees all along the river banks. Once these trees have been harvested, they are carefully floated down the river to be used in new building developments. And who exactly might these engineers be? The hard-working beaver, of course! If you’re lucky and have a good eye, these crafty “engineers” can be spotted from our miles of bike path that snake along the Huron and Clinton Rivers. For more information on beavers, contact an Interpreter at the Oakwoods Nature Center by calling 734-782-3956.

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Kensington Metropark Nature Center is proud to announce the newest member of the Huron-Clinton Metropark family, Ranger the Red-tailed Hawk! Ranger was rescued roadside in Ann Arbor after suffering permanent neurological damage in the wild where he could no longer survive on his own. The hawk spent time being rehabilitated at the Howell Conference and Nature Center before moving to his permanent home at Kensington Metropark Nature Center located in Brighton, Mich.

Kensington Metropark Nature Center Interpreter Michael Tucker is currently training the two-year-old hawk to be an educational ambassador during Nature Center Programs with the help of local falconer and volunteer Craig Perdue of Shadow Speak LLC.

“Ranger is learning to fly to the glove and is getting accustomed to being handled,” said Tucker. “He is coming along very nicely and will hopefully be ready just in time for summer month presentations.”RANG

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Ranger lives in a flight enclosure that was built as part of an Eagle Scout project headed by Christian Mercado. Mercado was solely responsible for raising all the funds for the project as well as building the entire enclosure itself.

“Without Christian and the Eagle Scout Project, none of this would be possible,” shared Tucker. “Ranger is a large bird that will consume more than 700 mice per year, so we’re always happy to accept donations.”

Because of the cost to raise a large bird like Ranger, everyone is encouraged to join the Adopt-A-Hawk Ambassador Program in order to help give Ranger the care and comfort he needs to continue to educate visitors about the fascinating world of raptors. There are four different program levels available ranging from “Egg Level” ($25) to “Red-tail Level” ($100). For more information regarding the Adopt-A-Hawk Ambassador Program, contact Kensington Nature Center at 810-227-8917.

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Wolcott Mill Metropark Farm Center in Ray Township is expected to have its own new life around March 21 when Bonnie the Dairy Cow is due. Visitors can enter the farm’s “Baby Contest” and guess the exact date, time and weight of the calf at birth by entering at www.facebook.com/WolcottMillMetropark or at the farm itself. The winner will receive the honor of naming the new little heifer or bull calf.

“Four more cows are due to give birth within the next two months,” said Wolcott Mill Metropark Interpreter Kathleen Clinton. “Chicks will be hatching daily during the first week of April, and visitors can expect to see lambs, kids (baby goats) and bunnies at this time as well.”

Two programs at Wolcott Mill Farm Center offer great opportunities to meet and learn more about the baby animals. “Say Goodnight to the Babies” will take place on Friday, April 4 and Saturday, April 5 at 6 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. where visitors can experience the farm’s babies while they are getting

ready to bed down for the night. Take pictures, pet the animals, and enjoy a cup of hot chocolate while listening to a bedtime story for $3 per person. Preregistration is required for this program.

“Babies, Babies, Everywhere” gives visitors the opportunity to tour the farm at their leisure beginning Saturday, April 5 through Friday, April 11 and Monday, April 14 through Saturday, April 19 from 10 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Farm helpe rs will be stationed in the barns to answer questions and sit on straw bales with the animals for photos with children. Enhance your visit by taking a wagon ride around the farm or walking down the farm lane. The event fee is $3 per person; add a wagon ride for $2 per person.

Visitors can watch the cows being milked daily at 9 a.m. and visit the sheep, goats, draft horses, miniature donkey and horse, ducks, chickens and rabbits daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information or to register for programs, call the Wolcott Mill Farm Center at 586-752-5932.

At Kensington Metropark Farm Center, near Milford/Brighton, visitors can meet three sets of twin lambs and a litter of piglets. A goat, two more sheep and a pig are expected to deliver within the next two weeks. Also at the farm are draft horses, ducks, chickens, miniature donkeys, cows and rabbits. Beginning in March, the farm is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

“The recent births at the farm are really just the beginning of the excitement,” said Kensington Farm Center Interpreter Chris Williams. “In the next three months, we can expect approximately 14 kids (baby goats), 14 more lambs and roughly 30 piglets to be born.”

In coordination with the birth of these babies, Kensington Metropark Farm Center will host “Fun on the Farm: Spring Babies” on Saturday, April 3 at 10 a.m. Little ones can spend time with the new additions to the farm while enjoying story time and a craft for a fee of $5 per person. For more information or to register for programs, call Kensington Metropark at 810-227-8910.

It’s a sure sign that spring is right around the corner when the barns are bursting with newborn babies and expectant moms at Kensington and Wolcott Mill Metropark!

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LAKE ST. CLAIR NATURE CENTER*Please preregister for program

586-463-4332MARCH 8 *Webelos: Naturalist, 10 a.m. $ 15 *Bears: Sharing Your World With Wildlife, 10

a.m. $ 22 *Cub Scouts: Wildlife Conservation Belt Loop

and Pin, 10 a.m. $ 29 *Owl Festival, noon – 4 p.m. $ (for special pro-

grams) 30 *Preschool Storytime: Two Little Owls, 1 p.m. $APRIL 5 *Webelos: Outdoorsman, 10 a.m. $ 6 *Hike to See the Owls, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. 12 *Natural Egg Dyeing, 1 p.m. $ 13 *Preschool Storytime: Mousekins’ Easter, 1 p.m.

$ 19 *Signs of Spring Hike, 1 p.m. $ 25 *Evening Frog Walk, 7 p.m. $ 26 *Bears: Water and Soil Conservation, 10 a.m. $ 27 *Celebrate Earth Day with “The Lorax,” 1 p.m. $MAY 3 *Clean Up Day, 9 a.m. – noon 4 *Spring Wild Edibles, 1 p.m. $ 10 Welcome Back, Birds!, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. 16 *Evening in the Marsh Canoe, 7 p.m. $ 17 *Morning in the Marsh Canoe, 9 a.m. $ 18 *Preschool Storytime: Birds and Nests, 1 p.m. $ 30 *Evening in the Marsh Canoe, 7 p.m. $ 31 *Morning in the Marsh Canoe, 9 a.m. $

BEST BETSNATURAL EGG DYEINGDye your holiday eggs using natural materials. You’ll also learn how to make simple patterns on the eggs. Bring no more than two hard-boiled eggs per person (eggs will not be provided). Ages 6 and up.

WELCOME BACK, BIRDS!Have fun with your family as we celebrate International Migratory Bird Day with bird hikes, activities and crafts. Learn about projects you can do in your own backyard that help birds throughout the year. Make and take a milk carton bird feeder ($2.00 fee) while supplies last. All ages. No pre-registration required.

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WOLCOTT MILL FARM CENTER*Please preregister for program

586-752-5932

MARCH 1 *Family Farm Chores, 9 a.m. & 3 p.m. $ 8 *Open Volunteer Day 22 Sheep Shearing Saturday & Fiber Fair,

10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $APRIL 4,5 *Say Good Night to the Babies, 6 p.m. & 7:15

p.m. $ 5-11 Babies, Babies, Everywhere!

10 a.m. - noon & 1 p.m. - 3p.m. $ 12 *Toddler Egg Scramble, 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. $ 13 Farm Egg Scramble, 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. $ 18 *Bee Keeping Basics I, 6:30 p.m. $ 14-19 Babies, Babies, Everywhere!

10 a.m. - noon & 1 p.m. - 3p.m. $ 20 *Earth day 5k & ½ Marathon Trail Run, noon $ 26 *Earth Day Clean Up, 9 a.m. - noonMAY 11 Sundae & Wagon Ride with Mom, noon - 3

p.m. $ 18 *Bee Keeping Basics II, 1 p.m. $ 24 *Horse Fun (ages 7 & older), 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. $

WOLCOTT MILL HISTORIC CENTER*Please preregister for program

586-749-5997MARCH

9 National Quilt Month Demos, 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

15, 16 Maple Syrup Festival, noon - 4 p.m. $APRIL 5, 6 *Bunny Houses, noon, 1:30 p.m. & 3 p.m. $ 9 Spring Break Fun - Old Fashion Taffy Pull,

noon - 3 p.m. $ 10 Spring Break Fun - Candle Dipping, noon - 3

p.m. $ 11 Spring Break Fun - Old Fashion Taffy Pull,

noon - 3 p.m. $ 12 Spring Break Fun - Candle Dipping, noon - 3

p.m. $ 26 Frog Day, 1 pm - 4 p.m. $ 26 *Earth Day Clean Up, 10 a.m. - noon MAY 3 *Make a Wisk Broom, 2 p.m. $ 11 Mother’s Day Punch and Cookies, noon - 4

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*HARNESS & hitch 1 p.m. $March 2, 9, 16, 23, 5, 12 · April 23, 27, 30 · May 4, 18, 25

*MAPLE sweetness $March 1, 2, 8, 22, 23, 29, 30 · 1 p.m. & 3 p.m.

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interpretive activitiesSTONY CREEK NATURE CENTER

*Please preregister for program586-781-9113

MARCH 1 Bird Feeders Out, 9:30 a.m. $ 1, 2 *Wildlife Safari: Mammals, 1 p.m. $ 5 *Homeschool: Maple Syrup, 11 a.m. $ 8 Birdin’ with Ruth, 8:30 a.m. $ 8 *Webelos: Naturalist Activity, 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. $ 9 *Webelos: Naturalist Activity, 2 p.m. $ 12 *Homeschool: Tracks, Scats ‘n’ Signs, 11 a.m. $ 19 *Homeschool: Marvelous Michigan Mammals,

11 a.m. $ 26 *Homeschool: My Michigan! 11 a.m. $APRIL 2 *Homeschool: Mother Nature’s Paint Box, 11

a.m. $ 5 *Annual Easter Egg Scramble, 1 p.m. $ 7 *Spring Break Special: Signs of Spring, 11 a.m. $ 8 *Spring Break Special: Survival Rope Making, 11

a.m. $ 9 *Spring Break Special: Eggs-cellent, 11 a.m. $ 10 *Spring Break Special: Make a Hiking Staff, 11

a.m. $ 11 *Spring Break Special: Pond Personalities, 11

a.m. $ 12 Birdin’ with Ruth, 8:30 a.m. $MAY 3 Bird Feeders Out, 9:30 a.m. $ 10 Birdin’ with Ruth, 8:30 a.m. $ 10 *Moms and Marshmallows Campfire Program,

7:30 p.m. $ 11 Mother’s Day “Walk-A-Mom”, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

BEST BETSBIRDIN’ WITH RUTHCome join us on the trail with our volunteer expert birder, Ruth Glass. We’ll meet at the Nature Center at 8:30 a.m. and then depart to wherever the wildlife action is or to some lesser known parts of the park! After your birding excursion, enjoy some refreshments back at the Nature Center.

EASTER EGG SCRAMBLEJoin us for an Easter Egg Scramble. Then meet the Easter Bunny, make a craft and more! The egg scramble will be grouped by age. Cost: $4/child. Preregistration and prepayment required.

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INDIAN SPRINGS ENVIRONMENTAL DISCOVERY CENTER

*Please preregister for program248-625-7280

MARCH 1, 8 *Maple Sugaring, 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m. $ 15, 22 *Maple Sugaring, 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m. $ 23 *Family Lab Day: Chemistry, 1 p.m. $ 29 *Maple Sugaring, 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m. $ APRIL 5 *Tot Time: Terrific Turtles, 10 a.m. $ 5 *Cadette Girl Scouts: Breathe Journey, 1 p.m. $ 12 *Webelos Badge Day: Forester, Geologist,

Naturalist, call for times $ 19 *Easter Egg Scramble with Rosco the Clown,

10 a.m. and 1 p.m. $ 26 *Earth Day Clean Up, 10 a.m. 26 *Earth Day Plant Exchange, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. $ 27 *Family Lab Day: Ecology, 1 p.m. $MAY 3 *Tot Time: Fabulous Fish, 10 a.m. $ 3 *Brownies: Bugs, 1 p.m. $ 10 *Boy Scouts: Environmental Science Part I, 10

a.m. $ 10 *Woodcock Walk, 8 p.m. $ 11 *Flowers with Mom: A Mother’s Day Walk, 1

p.m. $ 17 *Junior Girl Scouts: Flowers, 1 p.m. $ 17 *Boy Scouts: Environmental Science Part II,

10 a.m. $ 25 Family Lab Day: Insects, 1 p.m. $

BEST BETSMAPLE SUGARINGParticipants will learn how the local American Indians discovered the sugaring process and how they shared this treat with the settlers. Hike out to the Sugarbush where we’ll guide your group in the proper tapping of a maple tree. After you have tapped a tree, check out our evaporator to see how the maple sap is boiled down into syrup. Of course, no one leaves without a taste of pure maple syrup!

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KENSINGTON NATURE CENTER*Please preregister for program

810-227-8917

MARCH 8 *Tot Time: Animal Yoga, 10 a.m. $ 8 *Webelos: Geologist, 2 p.m. $ 15 *Webelos: Naturalist, 2 p.m. $ 26 *Homeschool: Bird Feathers (11 - 14 years), 1:30

p.m. $ 29 *Webelos: Outdoorsman, 2 p.m. $ 29 *Earth Hour Astronomy, 8 p.m. $APRIL

6 *Build a Better Bat Box, 1 p.m. $ 10 *Homeschool: The Forest Underfoot, 1:30 p.m. $ 12 *Tot Time: Spring Along, Sing Along, 10 a.m. $ 12 *Woodcock Watch, 7:30 p.m. $ 26 *Beginning Birding, 7 a.m. $MAY 3 *Swamp Stomp, 10 a.m. $ 8 *Homeschool: Rocks Rock, 1:30 p.m. $ 10 May Bird Count, 7 a.m. 10 *Tot Time: Space Cadets, 10 a.m. $ 10 Astronomy Day, noon – 4 p.m. 17-18 HERON DAYS, noon - 4p.m. 28 *Homeschool: Bird Brains (11 - 14 years), 1:30

p.m. $ 31 *Wonderful World of Worms, 1 p.m. $

KENSINGTON FARM CENTER*Please preregister for program

248-684-8632

MARCH 13 Fun on the Farm: Maple Syrup, 10 a.m. $

APRIL 3 Fun on the Farm: Spring Babies, 10 a.m. $ 17 Fun on the Farm: Egg Scramble, 10 a.m. $ 19 The Great Egg Hunt @ Maple Beach, 11 a.m. $ 26, 27 Spring Festival, noon – 4 p.m.

HORSE-DRAWN hayrides $Weekends · noon - 4 p.m.

MAPLE’S SWEET story $Weekends · noon - 3 p.m.

KENSINGTON critters 2 p.m. March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 · April 6, 13, 20, 27 · May 4, 11, 25

*CHILDREN’S yogaWee Wild Yoga (3 - 5 years) 10 a.m. $ · Wild Child Yoga (6 - 8 years) 11 a.m. $

Wild Ones Yoga (9 -12 years) noon $April 5, 12, 19, 26

WILDWING watch 2 p.m.March 23, 30 · May 24, 25, 26

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HUDSON MILLS ACTIVITY CENTER*Please preregister for program

734-426-8211

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APRIL 5 *Live! Birds of Prey, 11 a.m. $ 13 *Easter Egg Scramble, noon - 2 p.m. $ 19 *West River Trail Bike Hike, noon $ 26 *Vernal Pond Day, 10 a.m. $MAY 10 Explore Dexter-Huron, 10 a.m. $ 11 *Mother’s Day Wildflower Walk and Brunch,

9 a.m. & 11 a.m. $ 17 *Bike Hike, noon $

BEST BETSLIVE! BIRDS OF PREYThere will be discussions on the different types of birds of prey, their characteristics and importance to the environment. There will be live hawks, owls, falcons, vultures and a bald eagle.

JOURNEY TO THE SUGAR BUSH See how to tap trees, collect sap and boil it into maple syrup. Reservations are required for guided tours at $3/child and $5/adult. Beginning on March 8, an all-you-can-eat pancake and sausage breakfast, with real maple syrup, will be served at the Activity Center on the days the tours are offered. Pancake breakfast is $3.50/child $5.50/adult. Tap your own tree at the park and collect your own sap by renting a seasonal tree for $5. Weekday programs (Tuesday through Friday) are available by appointment to schools and organized groups, during which an interpreter presents “Maple’s Sweet History.”

*JOURNEY TO THE sugar bush $Weekends · 10 a.m., 11 a.m. & noon

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OAKWOODS NATURE CENTER*Please preregister for program

734-782-3956MARCH 1 *Tadpoles (ages 2 - 5), 10 a.m. $ 1 *Explorer’s Club (ages 6 & older), 10 a.m. $ 1 *Maple Sugaring Through the Ages,

10 a.m. & 2 p.m. $ 8 *Syrup & Sugar, 10 a.m. $ 8 *Backyard Sugaring, 2 p.m. 15 *Hobo Ways, 10 a.m. $ 22 *Maple Sugaring Through the Ages,

10 a.m. & 2 p.m. $ 27 *Homeschool Thursday, 1 p.m. $ 29 *Blacksmithing on the Cheap, 10 a.m. $ 29 *The Secret Lives of Skunks, 2 p.m. $APRIL 5 *Tadpoles (ages 2-5), 10 a.m. $ 5 *Explorers Club (ages 6 & older), 10 a.m. $ 12 *Willow Easter Egg Scramble, 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. $ 19 *Earth Day Clean Up, 10 a.m. 26 *Sunset Hike, 7 p.m. $MAY 3 *Watching Warblers, 8 a.m. $ 3 *Tadpoles (ages 2-5), 10 a.m. $ 3 *Explorers Club (ages 6 & older), 10 a.m. $ 10 *Hike & Sketch: Nature Journaling, 10 a.m. $ 10 *Michigan Mysteries Bonfire, 7 p.m. $ 11 *Mother’s Day Wildflower Walk, 2 p.m. 17 *Boy Scout Bird Study Merit Badge, 8 a.m. - 2

p.m. $ 17 *Woodcock Walk, 7 p.m. $ 18 *Boy Scout Bird Study Merit Badge, 8 a.m. - 2

p.m. $ 24 *Birding The Backwaters, 8 a.m. $ 24 *Spring Wildflower Salad, 10 a.m. $ 31 *Spring Canoe Tour Kick-Off, 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. $

BEST BETSMAPLE SUGARING THROUGH THE AGESEnjoy a great hands-on demonstration about the unique and tasty art of gathering maple sap to use for making maple syrup, sugar, candy and more. From ancient techniques to modern day equipment, this program has something for everyone.

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LAKE ERIE MARSHLANDS MUSEUM AND NATURE

CENTER*Please preregister for program

734-379-5020March 1 *Coffee Club, 7 a.m., Donations Welcome 8 *Calling All Kids: Muskrats, 2 p.m. $ 15 *The Redwings Return, 10 a.m. $ 16 *All Things Green, 2 p.m. $ 22 *Minnows (ages 2-5): Water World, 10 a.m. $ 29 *Riverside Ramble. 10 a.m. $ 30 *LENS CAP, 2 p.m. Donations WelcomeAPRIL 5 *Coffee Club, 7 a.m. Donations Welcome 6 *Beginners Guide to Cottontails, 2 p.m. $ 12 *Calling All Kids: Animal Architects, 2 p.m. $ 19 *Easter Egg Scramble, 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. $ 26 *Minnows (ages 2 - 5): Earth Day, 10 a.m. $MAY 3 *Coffee Club, 7 a.m. Donations Welcome 3 *Make a Nature Picture Frame, 2 p.m. $ 4 *Focus on Frogs, 2 p.m. $ 10 *Welcome Home Birds!, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. $ 11 *Mom’s Meander, 2 p.m. 17 *Minnows (ages 2 - 5): Turtle, Turtle, 10 a.m. $ 18 *LENS CAP, 2 p.m. Donations Welcome 24 *Backyard Edibles, 2 p.m. $ 25 *Mini Marsh Monsters, 2 p.m. $ 31 *Early Bird Hike, 7 a.m. $.

BEST BETSTHE REDWINGS RETURNIt is the return of the male red-winged blackbird, not the American robin, that signifies the beginning of spring. Join us as we venture out to see (and hear) these beautiful marshland birds.

EASTER EGG SCRAMBLEMeet us at the Wave Pool Food Bar for an Easter Egg Hunt, crafts, a petting zoo and more. Advanced ticket purchase is required.

FOCUS ON FROGSThere are a lot of frogs out there, and it’s time to get to know them - really know them. Join us for a fun and educational look at the creatures of frogdom including identification, calling, and an outdoor frog hunt!

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MISSION statementThe Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority, a regional park system created in 1940 by the citizens of Southeast Michigan, provides excellent recreational and educational opportunities while serving as stewards of its natural resources. Our efforts are guided by the belief that the use of parks and exposure to natural environments enhance society’s health and quality of life.

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1) Lake St. Clair 2) Wolcott Mill 3) Stony Creek 4) Indian Springs 5) Kensington 6) Huron Meadows 7) Hudson Mills 8) Dexter-Huron 9) Delhi 10) Lower Huron 11) Willow 12) Oakwoods 13) Lake Erie

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HURON-CLINTON metroparksPARK directory

DELHI METROPARK(Park Office at Hudson Mills Metropark)

734-426-8211

DEXTER-HURON METROPARK(Park Office at Hudson Mills Metropark)

734-426-8211

HUDSON MILLS METROPARK8801 North Territorial Road, Dexter, MI 48130

734-426-8211

HURON MEADOWS METROPARK8765 Hammel Road, Brighton, MI 48116

810-231-4084

INDIAN SPRINGS METROPARK5200 Indian Trail, White Lake, MI 48386

248-625-6640

KENSINGTON METROPARK2240 West Buno Road, Milford, MI 48380-4410

810-227-8910

LAKE ERIE METROPARK32481 West Jefferson, Brownstown, MI 48173

734-379-5020

LAKE ST. CLAIR METROPARK31300 Metro Parkway, Harrison Twp., MI 48045

586-463-4581

LOWER HURON METROPARK17845 Savage Road, Belleville, MI 48111

734-697-9181

OAKWOODS METROPARK(Park Office at Lower Huron Metropark)

734-782-3956

STONY CREEK METROPARK4300 Main Park Road, Shelby Township, MI 48316-4907

586-781-4242

WILLOW METROPARK(Park Office at Lower Huron Metropark)

734-697-9181

WOLCOTT MILL METROPARKHISTORIC MILL

63841 WOLCOTT ROAD, RAY, MI 48096-2434 586-749-5997

FARM CENTER65775 WOLCOTT ROAD, RAY MI 48096-1823

586-752-5932

PARK ENTRYAnnual $30 • Senior $20 • Daily $7

ADMINISTRATIVE offices13000 High Ridge Drive, Brighton MI 48114-9058

Phone or TTY: 810-227-2757 or 800-47-PARKS www.metroparks.com

Email: [email protected]

BOARD OF commissionersBOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

JOHN C. HERTEL JOHN E. LA BELLE Governor Appointee Livingston County

HARRY E. LESTER ROBERT W. MARANS Wayne County Washtenaw County

ANTHONY V. MARROCCO TIMOTHY J. MCCARTHY Macomb County Governor Appointee

JAYE QUADROZZI Oakland County

STAFF officersJOHN P. MCCULLOCH

Director

GEORGE PHIFER Deputy Director

REBECCA FRANCHOCK Controller

STEPHANIE BECHARD PAIGE HASENBUSCH Editor Graphic Artist