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Mar 2024

Pancake Breakfast at the Farm

Mar 30 - 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Wolcott Mill Metropark – Farm Center, 65775 Wolcott Road
Ray, MI 48096 United States
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It’s maple syrup season at the Wolcott Mill Metropark Farm Center; come celebrate with a pancake breakfast. Breakfast will include all you can eat pancakes, 3 sausage links, coffee, water, or Tang. Before or after…

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Feeding Time in the Nature Center

Mar 31 - 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 1:00pm on Sunday, repeating until Dec 29, 2024

Stony Creek Metropark Nature Center, 4300 Main Park Road
Shelby Township, MI 48316 United States
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You’ll get a chance to talk with an interpreter about the animals and learn what is on the lunch menu that day. Enjoy a relaxed time in the center, learning about the animals, visiting the…

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Apr 2024

Nighttime Nature

Apr 5 - 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm
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One event on Aug 16, 2024 at 8:00pm

One event on Sep 20, 2024 at 5:00pm

One event on Oct 25, 2024 at 6:00pm

One event on Nov 15, 2024 at 5:00pm

One event on Dec 20, 2024 at 5:00pm

Stony Creek Metropark Nature Center, 4300 Main Park Road
Shelby Township, MI 48316 United States
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Nighttime at Stony Creek Metropark offers new opportunities for outdoor nature exploration. Each month, meet a naturalist at the nature center for a short presentation and then head out in the dark. From owls to…

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Nighttime Nature

Apr 5 - 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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One event on Aug 16, 2024 at 8:00pm

One event on Sep 20, 2024 at 6:00pm

One event on Oct 25, 2024 at 6:00pm

One event on Nov 15, 2024 at 5:00pm

One event on Dec 20, 2024 at 5:00pm

Stony Creek Metropark Nature Center, 4300 Main Park Road
Shelby Township, MI 48316 United States
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Nighttime at Stony Creek Metropark offers new opportunities for outdoor nature exploration. Each month, meet a naturalist at the nature center for a short presentation and then head out in the dark. From owls to…

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Nighttime Nature

Apr 5 - 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Stony Creek Metropark Nature Center, 4300 Main Park Road
Shelby Township, MI 48316 United States
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Nighttime at Stony Creek Metropark offers new opportunities for outdoor nature exploration. Each month, meet a naturalist at the nature center for a short presentation and then head out in the dark. From owls to…

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Nighttime Nature

Apr 5 - 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
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One event on Aug 16, 2024 at 8:00pm

One event on Sep 20, 2024 at 7:00pm

One event on Oct 25, 2024 at 6:00pm

One event on Nov 15, 2024 at 5:00pm

One event on Dec 20, 2024 at 5:00pm

Stony Creek Metropark Nature Center, 4300 Main Park Road
Shelby Township, MI 48316 United States
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Nighttime at Stony Creek Metropark offers new opportunities for outdoor nature exploration. Each month, meet a naturalist at the nature center for a short presentation and then head out in the dark. From owls to…

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Nature Discovery Hikes

Apr 6 - 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Stony Creek Metropark Nature Center, 4300 Main Park Road
Shelby Township, MI 48316 United States
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Come out for a guided exploration of the unique habitats and seasonal nature happenings at Stony Creek Metropark. Meet at the nature center, learn about the season and what you might see or hear in…

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Rain and Sun Scavenger Hunt

Apr 6 - 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Seven Ponds Nature Center, 3854 Crawford Road
Dryden Township, MI 48428-9776 United States
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Can you find these springtime clues along the trails?! Look high and look low for what you need to complete this scavenger hunt. Show up anytime between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Cost; $3, $5…

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Feeding Time in the Nature Center

Apr 7 - 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 1:00pm on Sunday, repeating until Dec 29, 2024

Stony Creek Metropark Nature Center, 4300 Main Park Road
Shelby Township, MI 48316 United States
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You’ll get a chance to talk with an interpreter about the animals and learn what is on the lunch menu that day. Enjoy a relaxed time in the center, learning about the animals, visiting the…

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River Roles

Apr 12 - 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Lost Lake Nature Park, 846 Lost Lake Trail
Oakland Township, MI 48363 United States
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Color animal finger puppets, then read the book “Over in a River Flowing Out to the Sea” and learn about the animals and their roles in the riverbank ecosystem. Feel the feathers and fur from…

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Botany Basics

Apr 13 - 10:00 am to 11:30 am
Stony Creek Metropark Nature Center, 4300 Main Park Road
Shelby Township, MI 48316 United States
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Curious about what plants are growing when and how to identify them? Hit the trails for a hike to observe plants, discuss how they’re used by wildlife and people, and learn what to look for…

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MetroBarks: Paws in the Park

Apr 13 - 10:00 am to 11:30 am
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Explore Stony Creek Metropark with your furry friend. During each program, a park interpreter will meet you at different dog-friendly rustic trails throughout the park. Enjoy a nice hike through the woods as you discover…

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Feeding Time in the Nature Center

Apr 14 - 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 1:00pm on Sunday, repeating until Dec 29, 2024

Stony Creek Metropark Nature Center, 4300 Main Park Road
Shelby Township, MI 48316 United States
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You’ll get a chance to talk with an interpreter about the animals and learn what is on the lunch menu that day. Enjoy a relaxed time in the center, learning about the animals, visiting the…

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Let’s Go Outside Pre-K

Apr 15 - 10:30 am to 11:30 am
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An event every month that begins at 10:30am on day Third of the month, repeating until Dec 16, 2024

Stony Creek Metropark Nature Center, 4300 Main Park Road
Shelby Township, MI 48316 United States
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You and your little ones are invited every third Monday of the month to participate in an outdoor nature adventure. Walk along reflection trail by the nature center while searching for signs of animals, playing…

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Nature’s Nightlife

Apr 19 - 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Lost Lake Nature Park, 846 Lost Lake Trail
Oakland Township, MI 48363 United States
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Find out what happens after the sun goes down and journey into the world of nocturnal animals in this exciting program led by Leslie Science and Nature Center. Meet different live animals and learn all…

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Earth Day Cleanup: Stony Creek

Apr 20 - 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Stony Creek Metropark Nature Center, 4300 Main Park Road
Shelby Township, MI 48316 United States
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Earth Day is a time to reflect on your impact on the planet and work towards more sustainable practices and efforts that support a healthy environment for all of us. Check in at the park…

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On App Scavenger Hunt

Apr 20 - 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Fox Lake Nature Preserve, 1627 West Predmore Road
Oakland Township, MI 48363 United States
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Bring your device and come out for the best ways to us your phone or tablet in nature. The group will go over using Seek, Merlin, and iNaturalist, along with a few less common applications…

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Feeding Time in the Nature Center

Apr 21 - 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 1:00pm on Sunday, repeating until Dec 29, 2024

Stony Creek Metropark Nature Center, 4300 Main Park Road
Shelby Township, MI 48316 United States
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You’ll get a chance to talk with an interpreter about the animals and learn what is on the lunch menu that day. Enjoy a relaxed time in the center, learning about the animals, visiting the…

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Pond Dipping Day

Apr 21 - 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Seven Ponds Nature Center, 3854 Crawford Road
Dryden Township, MI 48428-9776 United States
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Use nets and buckets to look for aquatic insects that call the waters home. Cost; $3, $5 for nonmembers. Register online at sevenponds.org.

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Annual Spring Clean-Up Day

Apr 27 - 8:30 am to 1:00 pm
Shelby Township Community Center, 14975 21 Mile Road
Shelby Township, MI 48315 United States
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Join in on cleaning up the community, then return to the activity center for refreshments and goodies. For more information, call 586-731-5102 or visit shelbytwp.org/cleanup.

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Invasive Species Work Day

Apr 27 - 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
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One event on May 25, 2024 at 2:00pm

Seven Ponds Nature Center, 3854 Crawford Road
Dryden Township, MI 48428-9776 United States
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Join a Land Steward for an afternoon of working on nonnative invasive plants around the center. Bring your own work gloves and water. All necessary tools provided.

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Nature Detectives

Apr 27 - 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Seven Ponds Nature Center, 3854 Crawford Road
Dryden Township, MI 48428-9776 United States
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Are you good at solving clues? Enjoy time on the trails? Let's see if you can solve the mystery of the stolen bird seed. Cost; $3, $5 for nonmembers. Register online at sevenponds.org.

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Feeding Time in the Nature Center

Apr 28 - 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 1:00pm on Sunday, repeating until Dec 29, 2024

Stony Creek Metropark Nature Center, 4300 Main Park Road
Shelby Township, MI 48316 United States
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You’ll get a chance to talk with an interpreter about the animals and learn what is on the lunch menu that day. Enjoy a relaxed time in the center, learning about the animals, visiting the…

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May 2024

Morning Paddle

May 4 - 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Seven Ponds Nature Center, 3854 Crawford Road
Dryden Township, MI 48428-9776 United States
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Join this naturalist-led canoe paddle to explore the ponds. Dress for the weather. Minimum 5 years old to ride and 10 years old to paddle. Cost; $3, $5 for nonmembers. Register online at sevenponds.org.

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Nature Discovery Hikes

May 4 - 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
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An event every month that begins at 10:00am on day First of the month, repeating until Dec 7, 2024

Stony Creek Metropark Nature Center, 4300 Main Park Road
Shelby Township, MI 48316 United States
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Come out for a guided exploration of the unique habitats and seasonal nature happenings at Stony Creek Metropark. Meet at the nature center, learn about the season and what you might see or hear in…

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