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6.3.2026
By Erin Parker, Interpretive Services Supervisor
June in the Metroparks is a busy month for people and wildlife. From fawns to butterflies, goslings to wildflowers in bloom, June is the perfect time to get outside and explore!
Keeping wildlife wild
June is the peak season for baby animals. Groundhogs, skunks, sandhills cra...
Soak up some sunshine while you enjoy a low impact walk around the lazy river at Turtle Cove Family Aquatic Center at Lower Huron Metropark. Perfect for those who want to put some mileage on your water shoes or leisurely stroll the river at your own pace with friends. This program is offered before Turtle Cove opens to the public and the lazy river is the only feature that wi...
5.27.2026
By Stephanie Kozak, Park Interpreter and Erin Parker, Interpretive Services Supervisor
While the Huron-Clinton Metroparks are named for two of the main rivers that run through our region, there are many other rivers that connect the people, parks, and places of southeast Michigan. Luckily for the residents and wildlife along each of these rivers, there...
5.20.26
By Erin Parker, Interpretive Services Supervisors
Bees give us a lot to buzz about, from pollinating some of our favorite foods to the occasional sting when we interrupt their plans. But most of the time, when we’re thinking about bees, we think about the agricultural animal that lives in human-managed hives and pollinates crops like apples and cherries....
As temperatures warm up across Michigan, tick season is officially underway. Whether you’re hiking local trails, working in the yard, camping, or simply walking the dog, it’s important to know how to protect yourself, your family, and your pets from tick bites and tick-borne illnesses.
Ticks thrive in shady, moist environments — especially wooded areas, tall grass, bru...