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Winter Wonderland at Elizabeth Park
Winter Wonderland at Elizabeth Park
2/8/2025 1:00 PM - 2/8/2025 4:00 PM
Enjoy a winter wonderland at Elizabeth Park with hayrides, crafts, bonfire, outdoor dance party, ice carving demos, putt-putt golf, hikes and nature presentations!
The Underground Railroad in Southeast Michigan
The Underground Railroad in Southeast Michigan
2/10/2025 11:00 AM - 2/10/2025 12:00 PM
In honor of Black History Month, Wayne County Parks will be presenting 'The Underground Railroad in Southeast Michigan,' on Monday, February 10, 2025, from 11:00 AM-Noon at the Elizabeth Park Chateau in Trenton.
Home School: Pokemon
Home School: Pokemon
2/13/2025 1:00 PM - 2/13/2025 3:00 PM
This program relates critters in the beloved game to critters in real life. See live animals alongside a variety of props and learn about how they compare to fictional counter parts.
Reptile and Amphibian Encounters
Reptile and Amphibian Encounters
2/18/2025 10:00 AM - 2/18/2025 2:00 PM
Participants will meet Michigan frogs, turtles, snakes, and salamanders and learn about their habitats and adaptations.
Maple Sugaring
Maple Sugaring
2/22/2025 10:00 AM - 2/22/2025 11:30 AM
Learn the history of the process through an interactive presentation and see a tree tapped for sap. If the weather cooperates, have a try of the sap out of the tree.
Winter Hike and Hot Cocoa
Winter Hike and Hot Cocoa
2/25/2025 5:00 PM - 2/25/2025 6:30 PM
Enjoy a hike over the trails at Crosswinds Marsh as the sun sets over the marsh. Please bring a thermos and a flashlight with a red setting if you have one. The hike will be approximately 1.5 miles long over a surface of gravel and boardwalk.
From Baseline to the River: The Abolition and Underground Railroad Movements
From Baseline to the River: The Abolition and Underground Railroad Movements
2/27/2025 7:00 PM - 2/27/2025 8:30 PM
This event explores the rich history and heritage of the Underground Railroad (UGRR) movement in western Wayne County and Downriver.
Night Light Hike
Night Light Hike
2/28/2025 6:30 PM - 2/28/2025 8:00 PM
Participants will take a hike and learn how animals adapt to winter/night conditions on top of some Detroit River/Elizabeth Park history.