The Metro: Detroit has 300 parks and you can adopt one

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Detroit has over 300 parks. It’s a community resource that requires...

The Metro: Tips for thriving and surviving in the winter

We’re a little over a week into the new year and there’s at least one thing that’s notable about it...

Detroit Evening Report: Nonprofits reclaiming outdoor spaces for people of color; family-friendly New Year’s celebrations

This week on the Detroit Evening Report, we’re reflecting on some of the stories we’ve reported on at WDET this...

The National Audubon Christmas Bird Count is underway

What started out as a tradition to hunt and kill as many birds as possible, turned into something much different...

Michigan’s outdoor economy continued growth in 2023, federal data shows

Thousands of people set out to explore Michigan’s woods and water at the end of 2023.According to data from the U.S....

The Metro: Highlighting Michigan’s largest urban park

Michigan is known for its nature, although it may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you...

Proposed bill would give Michiganders first dibs on campsite reservations

A bill introduced in the Michigan state House would allow Michigan residents to reserve campgrounds two weeks before out-of-state residents....