Tax deductible contributions to the Green Ribbon Initiative will be used to support education and stewardship work in the Oak Openings Region.
A guided hike through the marsh to learn the calls of Michigan frog and toad species. A fun family event!...
The Stewardship Network - Western Lake Erie Chapter
Join Washtenaw Audubon Society for a morning bird hike at the Conservancy Farm. Although peak songbird migration is still a few weeks away, many early migrants have arrived and resident species are scoping out nesting locations. We'll hike over a mile through grassland and woodland habitats, listening and looking for our feathered friends, and also enjoying the spring wildflowers that are in bloom. Hope to see you there!...
Southeast Michigan Land Conservancy
Discover what spring ephemerals carpet Oak Openings trails as the season progresses. Register for one or all of these walks led by OCVN Naturalists Chris and Randy Haar. Starts April 15th and is Sunday weekly through 5/27/18....
Metroparks of Toledo
Celebrate Earth Day by enjoying beauty along the trails. Please wear sturdy shoes and dress according to the weather....
Metroparks of Toledo
Join us for our Open House at Nature’s Nursery. Meet dozens of our Education Animal Ambassadors, participate in several education programs, tour our facility and enjoy Blue Creek Metropark. This is a free, family and large group friendly event but donations are gladly accepted. As we will have many of our resident animals on display, please leave your pets at home....
Metroparks of Toledo
Learn about conservation and nature at this free community event! Wood County Park District partners with multiple agencies to bring you science and nature education in a fun-fulled day. Be sure to pick up a passport at the event and plant your tree sapling immediately after the event. For a listing of Earth-Friendly programs all April by participating agencies, please visit: www.communityearthday.com...
Clear Choices Clean Water
Wood County Parks
In celebration of this historic day, the power of conversation will inspire us as we share ways to be good stewards. Bring your ideas for this gathering of like-minded conservationists. Also bring your own re-usable beverage container for refreshments....
Metroparks of Toledo
Join a naturalist for exercise and the wonder of watching the seasonal changes. The hikes will offer a true mind-body connection....
Wood County Parks
Come out to the Wintergarden/St. John’s Nature Preserve and help to care for and restore the park! Along the way we will see and learn about the plants and wildlife we are helping. Activities include seed collecting, planting of seeds and transplants, removal of weeds and trail maintenance. Activities may be cancelled if inclement weather prevents outdoor activities. Wearing long pants and sturdy shoes is advised. 1st-8th grade....
Bowling Green Parks and Recreation
Park Specific natural and cultural history, interpretation and volunteerism are the focus of this outdoor training that feature a different Metropark each month. Open to all interested adults and recommended for Metropark Volunteers (VMT)....
Metroparks of Toledo
By Ashlee Decker and Sara DeMaria, Green Ribbon Initiative People choose to live in certain places for all sorts of reasons, but for University of Toledo (UT) graduate, Brittani Furlong, it was the beauty of the fringed gentian that captured…