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Apr
26
Sat
2025
Grosse Ile Earth Day Events
Apr 26 all-day

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Apr
27
Sun
2025
Grosse Ile Earth Day Events
Apr 27 all-day

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May
10
Sat
2025
Oakwoods 50th Birthday Bash @ Oakwoods Metropark
May 10 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Oakwoods 50th Birthday Bash @ Oakwoods Metropark | Michigan | United States

Saturday, May 10, 2025 from 11a-3p

Celebrate a half-a-century of cultural and natural history programming through crafts, games, activities, indoor and outdoor programs. Learn about the history of the park and some of the exciting, future programming. Have birthday cake and ice cream to help celebrate Oakwood’s successes.

A Metroparks daily or annual vehicle pass is required to enter any Metropark. 

NatureFest @ Crosswinds Marsh Wetland Interpretive Preserve
May 10 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

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May
17
Sat
2025
Annual Spring Plant Sale @ Taylor Conservatory
May 17 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Discover not-so-common annuals and perennials, plus delicious vegetable and herb plants—all lovingly nurtured by our amazing volunteers.

Your purchases support the maintenance of our beautiful gardens! Bring a piece of the Conservatory home with you and make your garden bloom!


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May
18
Sun
2025
Annual Spring Plant Sale @ Taylor Conservatory
May 18 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Discover not-so-common annuals and perennials, plus delicious vegetable and herb plants—all lovingly nurtured by our amazing volunteers.

Your purchases support the maintenance of our beautiful gardens! Bring a piece of the Conservatory home with you and make your garden bloom!


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Jul
22
Tue
2025
Puzzle Hike @ Crosswinds Marsh Wetland Interpretive Preserve
Jul 22 @ 9:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Puzzle Hike @ Crosswinds Marsh Wetland Interpretive Preserve

Let’s hike and solve puzzles together as we uncover the path to our next viewing spot. The hike will be up to two and a quarter (2.25) miles. We will be walking on dirt/gravel, grass, and boardwalk.

The cost is $4 per person, and all ages are welcome. A maximum of 30 people may register, with a minimum of 10 people registered to conduct the program.

Online registration is available at https://wayneco.recpro-iframe.com/
Registration closes July 21st at 8:00AM. For more info, please call 734-261-9124

No refunds, if it is canceled by Wayne County Parks, we will add a credit to your account for a future program. Parents/chaperones must accompany children at all times during our programs.

Nov
15
Sat
2025
Owl Prowl @ Oakwoods Metropark
Nov 15 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Owl Prowl @ Oakwoods Metropark | Michigan | United States

6pm – 8pm  on:

November 15th
November 22nd
November 29th

Learn about the habits and habitats of the extraordinary owl during this unique evening program. Begin with a short presentation to discuss some interesting facts about owls, before heading out on the trails to see if we can call in an Eastern Screech Owl or two.

Ages 8+. $6 per person. Advanced pre-registration required online or call 734-782-3956.

Nov
22
Sat
2025
Owl Prowl @ Oakwoods Metropark
Nov 22 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Owl Prowl @ Oakwoods Metropark | Michigan | United States

6pm – 8pm  on:

November 15th
November 22nd
November 29th

Learn about the habits and habitats of the extraordinary owl during this unique evening program. Begin with a short presentation to discuss some interesting facts about owls, before heading out on the trails to see if we can call in an Eastern Screech Owl or two.

Ages 8+. $6 per person. Advanced pre-registration required online or call 734-782-3956.

Nov
29
Sat
2025
Owl Prowl @ Oakwoods Metropark
Nov 29 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Owl Prowl @ Oakwoods Metropark | Michigan | United States

6pm – 8pm  on:

November 15th
November 22nd
November 29th

Learn about the habits and habitats of the extraordinary owl during this unique evening program. Begin with a short presentation to discuss some interesting facts about owls, before heading out on the trails to see if we can call in an Eastern Screech Owl or two.

Ages 8+. $6 per person. Advanced pre-registration required online or call 734-782-3956.

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