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Dec
9
Tue
2025
Grosse Ile Birds and Holiday Traditions @ John C Jackson Resource Center
Dec 9 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Some countries have traditions involving birds during the holiday season. One such belief is that if you spread birdseed outside your doorstep on Christmas morning, you will have good luck in the coming year. Explore different traditions from around the world with us that showcase our backyard friends.

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Dec
13
Sat
2025
Trenton – Story Time with a Park Ranger @ Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge
Dec 13 @ 11:00 am – 11:45 am
Trenton - Story Time with a Park Ranger @ Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge | Trenton | Michigan | United States

Listen to a park ranger read aloud two picture books and sing a few nursery rhymes. Intended for young children, but all are welcome! It’s FREE!

 

 

 

Dec
14
Sun
2025
Grosse Ile – Bird Walk with Sam @ Gibraltar Bay Unit
Dec 14 @ 3:00 pm

Identify birds, learn about their behaviors, enjoy the outdoors, and meet other birders!

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Jan
2
Fri
2026
Huron/New Boston – New Year’s Hike @ Crosswinds Marsh Wetland Interpretive Preserve
Jan 2 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Huron/New Boston - New Year's Hike @ Crosswinds Marsh Wetland Interpretive Preserve | Michigan | United States

Celebrate the new year with a fun winter hike. Look for signs of life in the winter wonderland and start the new year off with the great outdoors! The trail is gravel/dirt, grass, and boardwalk; it may be icy depending on the conditions of the day.

Cost is $4 per person, all ages welcome. Parents/chaperones must accompany children at all times during our programs. Meet at the trail map. There is NO pre-registration for this event, please bring EXACT CASH to the program on the day of.

Photo Policy: The staff of Wayne County Parks often take photos of participants taking part in sponsored programs or enjoying the parks. Please be aware that these photos are for promotional purposes to be used on the Wayne County website, in Wayne County Parks brochure and flyers, on social media and in newspapers without compensation. Participants consent to being photographed for such purposes, unless Wayne County Parks staff is notified otherwise.

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