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We're getting into peak color season in Wayne County! Where is your favorite place to see the fall colors? Do you have a...
10/15/2026

We're getting into peak color season in Wayne County! Where is your favorite place to see the fall colors? Do you have a favorite type of tree or shade of fall color? Share it with us below! We love to see how you enjoy your Wayne County Parks!

Harvest Festival is one week from today!! Join us down at Crosswinds Marsh Wetland Interpretive Preserve from 1:00 PM - ...
10/10/2026

Harvest Festival is one week from today!! Join us down at Crosswinds Marsh Wetland Interpretive Preserve from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM for their final event of the year. You will have a chance to enjoy a hayride, games and activities, crafts and more! We also encourage anyone to wear family-friendly costumes!

A family tradition for many, our Lightfest events are right around the corner! If you have never experienced Lightfest o...
10/09/2026

A family tradition for many, our Lightfest events are right around the corner! If you have never experienced Lightfest out of your car, this is the perfect time to do so!

Our bike Through the Lights (November 17th) and Run/Walk Through the Lights (November 18th) events are a great way to see the lights display from a different vantage point.

Registration is now open for both. The earlier you sign up, the lower the cost will be! Cost ranges between ages and events.

For more information go to waynecountymi.gov/parks or call the parks office at 734-261-1990. To register, head to https://events.hakuapp.com/ce9b06cf853619074bb4 today!

Nankin Mills Interpretive Center is hosting their FRIGHTFUL FRIDAYS, ROCKTOBER event tomorrow evening from 6:30 PM - 8:0...
10/08/2026

Nankin Mills Interpretive Center is hosting their FRIGHTFUL FRIDAYS, ROCKTOBER event tomorrow evening from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM and registration ends today!!!

You will explore both the science of geology as well as the mysterious, pseudoscience of crystal healing. Expect to see rocks and test some minerals in this indoor program.

Registration ends today at 4:00 PM. Pre-registration is required by calling (734) 261-1990 or by visiting Nankin Mills Interpretive Center, which is open 1:00 PM-4:00 PM Monday through Friday.

Fall fun is coming to Crosswinds Marsh! Join Wayne County Parks on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 1–3 PM for the Harvest Festiv...
10/07/2026

Fall fun is coming to Crosswinds Marsh!

Join Wayne County Parks on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 1–3 PM for the Harvest Festival featuring a hayride along a forested trail, comedy magic show, campfire, games and activities for the whole family.

Family-friendly costumes are encouraged. Best of all, the event is free and no registration is required.

📍 Crosswinds Marsh Wetland Interpretive Preserve
27600 Haggerty Road, New Boston

Come out and enjoy fall in Wayne County! 🍁

Are you looking for a way to give back to your community in some way? Join Crosswinds Marsh Wetland Interpretive Preserv...
10/07/2026

Are you looking for a way to give back to your community in some way? Join Crosswinds Marsh Wetland Interpretive Preserve in their final FREE Marsh Clean Up of the year! Next Wednesday, October 14th, from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM you can wander the trails, boardwalks, and waters edge of Crosswinds while removing the litter that pollutes our waterway and puts wildlife in danger.

For more information on this program head over to their events tab. To register, please call the Wayne County Parks front desk (734-261-1990). Hours are between 1:00PM and 4:00 PM Monday through Friday.

Are you a Homeschooling family looking for a fun, outdoor program to enjoy? Crosswinds Marsh Wetland Interpretive Preser...
10/06/2026

Are you a Homeschooling family looking for a fun, outdoor program to enjoy? Crosswinds Marsh Wetland Interpretive Preserve has two upcoming programs for you to enjoy!!

Tuesday, October 13th from 9:00AM – 11:00AM is Homeschool Break It Down! A mighty tree becomes soil beneath our feet. Learn how nature breaks things down through discussion, activity and hike. Registration for this program closes at 8:00 AM on Monday, October 12th.

Tuesday, October 27th from 9:00AM – 11:00AM is Homeschool Spooky Geocaching! Do you want to go on a treasure hunt while exploring the woods? Would you like to learn about some of the spooky residents that call Crosswinds home? Well, join us for our Spooky Geocaching program and do both at the same time! Learn all about the history and practice of Geocaching and find treasure as we go. Registration for this program closes at 8:00 AM on Monday, October 26th.

To register, please call the Wayne County Parks front desk (734-261-1990). Note you will need to pay over the phone by credit card or go into the Nankin Mills Interpretive Center (Westland) to pay by cash, credit card (Visa/Mastercard), or check. Hours are between 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday

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33175 Ann Arbor Trl
Westland, MI
48185

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+17342611990

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