Bird is the Word
Let's start at the very beginning and run through the alphabet learning about different birds. Kids will be given a map at the Nature Center and then begin their walk outside on our hiking trail where they can stop…
Winter Bird Hike
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…
Free Open House – Where Are All The Birds
When it comes to handling the cold there are three strategies the natural world can take. Animals can either hibernate and wait it out until readily available food reappears, they can resist and continue to scavenge what little is left…
Winter Bird Hike
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…
Dabblers & Divers
Let’s take a closer look at some of the most-hearty birds found at Lake Erie Metropark, waterfowl. They are ducks, geese and swans to be precise. Join us as we scan the Detroit River and Lake Erie for species that…
Birds, Feeders, & Families
Bring your family out to discover the world of winter birds and enjoy an afternoon by the fire. We’ll show you how to identify birds visiting our feeders, then take a short guided hike on the nature trails to see where…
Cub Club: Birds and their Eggs!
A special set of opportunities for our youngest guests. Children ages 3-6 will enjoy a story time, arts and crafts, and hands-on nature experiences. This session will focus on our local birds, the nests they build, and the eggs they…
Nature Explorers: The Mighty Chickadee
Chickadees are one of the toughest winter survivors. Join naturalist, Kelsey Dehring, to learn how chickadees, and their other feathered friends, managed to stay warm and find food all winter long. We’ll even make a winter treat for the birds.…
Animal Adaptations
Join Mary Skapof from Wild Child Environmental Education in activities that demonstrate how Michigan plants and animals must adapt to the cold winters here in our state. Activities include "snow shoe" footprints, bird beak relay, and evergreen experiments. For grades…
Chickadee Chow Down
Enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience you can have no place else. At Kensington Metropark, Nature Center, a variety of winter songbirds will eagerly fly to your hand for seeds. During this one-hour program, learn about why this happens and how to…