Upcoming Programs & Events

• Nature Explorers: Hunting Treasures in Nature

  July 31, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm

  Find the fun side of nature when you become a Nature Explorer. This month-long series shows you unique ways to get hands-on with nature and explore some of your favorite MetroParks. In the final week of Nature Explorers, you'll make your own booklet and explore the village, following the clues to find the hidden "treasure." This program is an introduction to letterboxing, and participants will create their own booklet they can use to continue searching for more on their own.

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• Women Who Wander Hike

  August 02, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm

  Join us each month for a casual one-hour walk for women to find community. This event is open to women aged 18 and up. Be sure to dress comfortably for the weather and varied terrain. We look forward to making new connections!

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• Wiggly Worms at Work

  August 07, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am

  Join MetroParks and MidPointe Library to explore the world below our feet. Meet the worm heroes who turn organic materials into healthy, nutrient-rich soil. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

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• Rooted Living: Disappearing Nine Patch

  August 08, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm

  The disappearing nine patch quilt block is a quick, beginner-friendly quilting technique that transforms a simple 9-patch block into a complex-looking design. In our workshop, you will learn the technique and can create a block of your own. This event is for confident beginner sewists. Ages 8+ (children under 18 must be accompanied by a paid adult)

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• Nature in a Blink: Perseid Meteor Shower Observation

  August 12, 2026 11:00pm - 11:59pm

  Experience Nature in a Blink, a year-long series in which MetroParks offers opportunities to appreciate fleeting seasonal natural occurrences. One of the biggest meteor showers every year, the Perseids peak in the early morning hours on the night of August 12. With the new moon, we might just see some shooting stars! Enjoy this warm summer evening under the stars in your park after dark. This program will only take place if the weather is clear; please check for cancellation on our website and social media the day of the program to verify. Registration required.

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