Sitting on a mile stretch of Lake St. Clair, Metro Beach is hugely popular with watercrafters. In fact, there aren't many better places in metro Detroit to kick back and watch the boats go by - and the northeast side of the park, right where the channel opens up to the big water, is the best spot.
Bikers and bladers like the two-mile paved trail that links up to the Metro Parkway trail, and there's a large outdoor pool with slide in addition to the beach.
There's an 18-hole golf course plus an adventure golf course for the kids, a large playscape area, beach volleyball, basketball courts, and picnic areas galore.
In the wintertime, ice skating, ice hockey, and more than two miles of cross-country ski trails will cure your cabin fever.
Evening in the Marsh Hike
Friday, May 4 at 7:30 pm, Nature Center. Explore the marsh on a spring evening, as you observe nighttime animals becoming active! Dress for a hike. For ages 7 and up. Fee: $3/person. Preregistration required and begins two weeks prior to program.
Webelos: Naturalist
Saturday, May 5 at 10 am, Nature Center. While visiting the Nature Center, scouts will learn about local wildlife and the importance of various ecosystems. Scouts will then go on a hike and learn how to track and observe wildlife. Dress to spend time outdoors, rain or shine! Fee: $4/scout. Preregistration required and begins two weeks prior to program.
Brownies: Bugs
Saturday, May 5 at 1 pm, Nature Center. Explore the world of insects (and other creepy crawlies!) during this new badge program. Make a "bug," watch some in action and make a "bug" catcher. Please bring a clean, dry 2-liter pop bottle and dress for a hike. Fee: $4/brownie. Preregistration required and begins two weeks prior to program.
Preschool Nature Club: Birds & Nests
Sunday, May 6 at 1 pm, Nature Center. Ever wonder how birds can make a nest with only a beak and two feet? Join us for a story and a short walk to find out. Then, make a project to take home to help the birds make their nests. Please dress for a hike and bring insect repellant. For ages 3 to 6, accompanied by an adult. Fee: $3/child. Preregistration required and begins two weeks prior to program.
Bird Migration Day
Saturday, May 12 from 10 am to 3 pm, Nature Center. Have fun with your family as you celebrate International Migratory Bird Day with bird hikes, activities and crafts. Learn about projects you can do in your own backyard that help birds throughout the year. Make and take a milk carton bird feeder ($2) or pot up some seeds to grow plants that help birds (while supply lasts, for an additional fee). This program is free, for all ages and preregistration is not required.
Evening Voyageur Canoe
Friday, May 18 at 7 pm, Boat Launch. Slip through the cattails in the Voyageur Canoe as we explore the North Marsh and the awakening evening wildlife. Don't forget - everyone gets to paddle! For ages 8 and up. Fee: $4/person. Preregistration required and begins two weeks prior to program.
Family Nature Club: Rare Animals of the Marsh
Saturday, May 19 at 1 pm, Nature Center. Several rare animals can be found in the marshes of Lake St. Clair Metropark. Find out about these rare birds, snakes, turtles and more, through an inside introduction followed by a hike to explore the wetlands along the nature trails. Fun for all ages. Fee: $3/person. Preregistration required and begins two weeks prior to program.
Morning Voyageur Canoe
Sunday, May 20 at 9 am, Boat Launch. Paddle through the marsh to the sounds of awakening birds and insects. Join us for an excursion in the replica Voyageur Canoe for this early morning outing. For ages 8 and up.
Fee: $4/person. Preregistration required and begins two weeks prior to program.
Adult Natural History: Spring Wild Edibles
Sunday, May 20 at 1 pm, Nature Center. Spring greens are known to make tasty and nutritious salads, while aquatic plants also have some edible parts. Learn what you can (and cannot!) eat, and try some samples. Please dress for a hike. For ages 18 and up. Fee: $3/person. Preregistration required and begins two weeks prior to program.
Ste. Clair Voyageur Group Meeting
Tuesday, May 22 at 7 pm, Nature Center. Monthly programs focus on the learning and the sharing of the rich history of the Great Lakes fur trade era and colonial times. Members of this group are dedicated to reliving and experiencing the lifestyle and skills used by some of the earliest of Michigan's colonists. For adults and teens. Free; preregistration not required. This group meets the third Tuesday of every month and is open to the public.
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