Upcoming Programs & Events

• Nature in a Blink: Owl Prowl - REGISTRATION IS FULL

  February 06, 2026 6:30pm - 8:00pm

  REGISTRATION FOR THIS PROGRAM IS FULL. CHECK OUT THE REST OF THE NATURE IN A BLINK SERIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. Experience Nature in a Blink, a year-long series in which MetroParks offers opportunities throughout the year to appreciate fleeting natural occurrences. It's owl courting season! We'll enjoy hot chocolate and a fire while learning about the adaptations that make owls such amazing hunters. Then we'll venture out into the cold to try to find them.

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• It's for the Birds - Build a Birdhouse REGISTRATION IS FULL

  February 07, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm

  Hone your skills and learn how to participate in Project Feeder Watch and the Great Backyard Bird Count. Build a wooden birdhouse to take home for the birds who spend time in your own backyard. All tools, hardware and safety equipment will be provided on site. $20/kit. More than one person can work together on a kit. Ages 13+ (children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult).

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• Owl Prowl with MetroParks

  February 10, 2026 6:30pm - 7:30pm

  Join us as we explore Harbin Park at night in search of owls. We'll learn about the adaptations that make owls such amazing hunters, before venturing out on the trails to try to find them.

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• 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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