Leaders of the Huron-Clinton Metroparks and DZS have embarked on an exciting partnership, building off each other’s strengths to bring meaningful programming and educational resources to the residents of Macomb County and southeast Michigan. The partnership focuses on collaborating with local leaders, teachers and Macomb County residents to expand the educational components of nature and wildlife beyond the Detroit Zoo and the Metroparks. This collaboration, which was still in the planning phase as of 2022, will ultimately showcase the advantages of having these organizations in our backyards creating opportunities for communities to connect with nature. “As two beloved Metro Detroit organizations focused on meaningful experiences with nature, our partnership is uniquely positioned to enhance connections to wildlife and wild places, serve the community and invest in the residents of Macomb County,” says Dr. Hayley Murphy, DZS executive director and CEO. After months of collaboration and planning, both DZS and Metroparks leaders have a shared vision for future projects and are excited to share their plans with the communities they serve. “Together, the DZS and Metroparks will connect people to the natural world around them,” Murphy says. “We still have a ton of work ahead of us – luckily, we have an incredible and capable team leading the way.” Detroit Zoological Society | 19 NATURAL A PARTNERSHIP Detroit Zoological Society, Huron-Clinton Metroparks Team Up to Promote Outdoor Education in Macomb County
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