The Huron-Clinton Metroparks will waive vehicle entry fees and boat launch fees on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25 for its “Appreciation Days” program.
All parks and interpretive facilities are open on Thanksgiving Day. As a special, added treat, the following programs will be held during “Thanksgiving Appreciation Days”:
Kensington Metropark near Milford/Brighton:
“Farmer for a Day,” will be held on Friday, November 25 from 10 am to 3 pm, Farm
Center. This program is offered to children interested in working on a farm. Kids, ages 7 to 15 years, will work alongside our farmers cleaning stalls, feeding animals and working on other daily or seasonal chores. The program is designed to be both educational and fun. Fee: $30 per child and preregistration is required. For additional information, please call 1-800-477-3178.
“Chickadee Chow-Down,” – Friday, November 25 at 1 pm in the Nature Center. In winter, a variety of songbirds will actually take sunflower seeds from your hands. Bird seed will be provided for this short walk along the nature trails. Fee: $3 person. Preregistration required. For additional information, please call 1-800-477-3178.
Oakwoods Metropark near Flat Rock:
“Walkin’ & Talkin’ Turkey,” Friday, November 25 at 1 pm, Nature Center. Take a leisurely stroll and learn about the wild turkeys that inhabit the park. Free. Preregistration required. For additional information, please call 734-782-3956.
The 13 Huron-Clinton Metroparks, located within the five-countySoutheast Michigan region, are: Delhi Metropark, Dexter-Huron Metropark, Hudson Mills Metropark, Huron Meadows Metropark, Indian Springs Metropark, Kensington Metropark, Lake Erie Metropark, Lower Huron Metropark, Metro Beach Metropark, Oakwoods Metropark, Stony Creek Metropark, Willow Metropark and Wolcott Mill Metropark.
For more information, call the Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority at 1-800-477-2757.
