Upcoming Programs & Events

• Nature in a Blink: Magic in the Maples

  February 14, 2026 7:00pm - 8:30pm

  Experience Nature in a Blink, a year-long series in which MetroParks offers opportunities throughout the year to appreciate fleeting natural occurrences. Explore your MetroPark after dark with a night hike to reveal the magic maple trees use to create their liquid treasure. Follow the journey of maple syrup from tap to table and discover mysteries usually hidden in the daylight. Warm up by the fire while sampling maple-inspired recipes and making your own maple memories.

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• Spring Sprouts: Grow Your Own Herbs

  February 28, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm

  Spring is just around the corner. Plan for your spring herb garden! In this fun-filled workshop, children will learn how to start their own herb garden from seed. We'll explore the magic of spring planting, decorate pots, and create garden journals to track their herbs' growth. Each child will take home their planted herbs, care instructions, and growth tracking sheet. No experience needed, just curiosity and a love for nature! Ages 5-13 (children must be accompanied by an adult).

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• Rooted Living: Intro to Wool Processing

  March 07, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm

  Learn the basics of fiber arts with Mrs. Nancy Clark as she guides participants through the process of turning wool into yarn and yarn into woven fabric. Participants will learn fundamental spinning and weaving concepts as they make their own simple piece. Ages 13+ (children under 18 must be accompanied by a paid adult)

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• Backyard Stargazing

  March 07, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm

  Wish you could look up in the night sky and point to more than just the North Star? Are you even sure that's the North Star? Become a backyard stargazer as we discover the legends, science, and tricks to finding constellations in the night sky without equipment. Leave this family-friendly program prepared to wow your friends with your new astronomical knowledge as you point out your favorite winter constellations.

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• Nature in a Blink: Woodcock Wooing

  March 12, 2026 7:30pm - 8:30pm

  Experience Nature in a Blink, a year-long series in which MetroParks offers opportunities throughout the year to appreciate fleeting natural occurrences. Love is in the air! Enjoy the sights and sounds of the mating display of the American Woodcock during this crepuscular (early evening) hike. Whether you call it a timberdoodle or a bog sucker, learn about the mysterious lifestyle of this shorebird. Plan to hike over uneven and muddy terrain, and dress appropriately for the weather.

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