Early Spring Birding Hike

On Sunday March 27, 8:00 p.m.,plan to meet at Trinkle Marsh Preserve (Trinkle Rd., Dexter Twp.) for an Early Spring Birding Hike with Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation.  On the hike, families will spend time checking out the open water and wetland areas of the preserve to see what waterfowl and other wetland habitat birds we might find. Next hike along the east boundary of the preserve through open habitat to an oak hickory woods, looking for song birds, birds of prey and more.

Please bring binoculars and field guide if you can although some binoculars will be available to borrow.  Naturalist Faye Stoner leads this hike.

Full Moon Hike

Howl at the moon on Sunday, March 20 at 7:00 p.m. during the Full Moon Hike at County Farm Park. Meet in the Medford Lot for a hike through the park trails as the moon rises then end with
hot drinks around a campfire.

The moon of March goes by many names, the Hard Crust on Snow Moon, the Breaking Snowshoes Moon and the Maple Sugar Moon are just a few.    By any name it is a beautiful sight for families to see!

Junior Naturalist Program for Kids Ages 8-12

Join Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation for the next junior naturalist program titled "From Kettle to Kame – Exploring The Land!". This free program is for youth ages 8-12 on  Saturday, March 19, 10:30 a.m. - noon.

Join Faye Stoner for this hike to see and learn about habitats and geology. Hike to the highest hill, and explore the edges of the biggest pond in Park Lyndon to learn how each place came to be!  Wear sturdy shoes and dress accordingly. Meet at Park Lyndon South  in the west parking lot.

Please pre-register with Faye Stoner at stonerf@ewashtenaw.org, or 734-971-6337 x 334.