Feb 2015
38th Annual Pancake Walk
Join a park interpreter for a brisk walk through the beautiful winter trails of the nature study area, and then warm up with a hearty pancake breakfast! $3/child and $5/adult. Pre-registration/payment are required. For additional information…
Find out more »Bird Feeders Out
A park interpreter will help you identify the feeder birds and you can keep track of the birds you see. Come back the first Saturday of each month & witness the changes throughout the year. A limited…
Find out more »Survival Saturday: Snowshoeing
Join a Park Interpreter as we explore the Nature Study Area by snowshoes. The nature center has a limited supply of snowshoes. Cost: $4/person. Registration and pre-payment required. (586) 781-9113
Find out more »Reflections in the Seasons
We’ll take a short walk around Reflection Trail to see what’s happening in Winter. Cost: $4/person. Registration and pre-payment required. (586) 781-9113
Find out more »Caterpillar Children’s Club
This program is aimed for children between 3 years and 6 years old. Cost: $4/child. Registration and pre-payment required. (586) 781-9113
Find out more »Tracks, Scat ‘n’ Signs
There are animals that call Stony Creek Metropark home, but we don’t always see them. Come out and we’ll discover how you can tell that an animal has been there. Cost: $4/person. Registration and pre-payment…
Find out more »Science Olympiad
There will be a test set-up to give students help during Science Olympiad. There is a discussion period following the test. Cost: $4/student. Registration and Pre-payment required. Sessions are at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.…
Find out more »Mar 2015
Science Olympiad
There will be a test set-up to give students help during Science Olympiad. There is a discussion period following the test. Cost: $4/student. Registration and Pre-payment required. There is a 1 p.m. and a 3…
Find out more »Bird Feeders Out
A park interpreter will help you identify the feeder birds and you can keep track of the birds you see. Come back the first Saturday of each month & witness the changes throughout the year. A limited…
Find out more »Survival Saturday: Shelter
Join a Park Interpreter to learn about shelters and how to build them. Then we’ll go outside and build yourself a shelter. Cost: $4/person. Registration and pre-payment required. For additional information, please call 586-781-9113.
Find out more »Snow Painting
Put your snow pants on and come out to the nature center for the snowy fun. Snow permitting. Cost: $2/child. For additional information or to register, please call 586-781-9113. Two sessions: 11 a.m. and 2…
Find out more »Home school – Tracks, Scats ‘n’ Signs
Dress for the weather! This will be a mainly outdoor event as we scour the forest and fields for the different signs that show animals have been there. Learn how to ID these animals by…
Find out more »Birdin’ With Ruth
Come join us on the trail with our volunteer expert birder, Ruth Glass. We'll meet at the Nature Center at 8:30 a.m. and then depart to wherever the wildlife action is or to some lesser…
Find out more »Caterpillar Children’s Club
This program is aimed for children between 3 years and 6 years old. Cost: $4/child. Registration and pre-payment required. (586) 781-9113
Find out more »Oh, Deer!
Join an interpreter as we seek out deer. We’ll look for them and the signs they leave behind. Cost: $4/person. Registration and pre-payment required. For additional information or to register, please call 586-781-9113.
Find out more »Home school – Amphibians & Reptiles
Come and meet a few nature center animals as we discover what makes them similar, yet different. Cost: $4/student. Registration and Pre-payment required. For additional information or to register, please call 586-781-9113.
Find out more »Easter Egg Scramble
Joing us for an Easter Egg Scramble. Then meet the Easter Bunny, make a craft and more. The egg scramble will be grouped by age. Cost: $4 per child. Pre-registration required please call 586-781-9113
Find out more »Apr 2015
Home school: Native American Life
American Indians once lived all over what is now the United States. Learn about those that lived in Michigan and play some Native American games. Cost: $4/student. Registration and Pre-payment required. (586) 781-9113
Find out more »Bird Feeders Out
A park interpreter will help you identify the feeder birds and you can keep track of the birds you see. Come back the first Saturday of each month & witness the changes throughout the year. A limited…
Find out more »Survival Saturday: Fire
Come out and find out how to make a fire and the natural items you can use to help you survive. Cost: $4/person. Registration and pre-payment required. (586) 781-9113
Find out more »Spring Break Special: Making a Hiking Staff
We'll supply the staff and materials to personalize your own hiking staff. Then enjoy a short, guided hike through fields and forest. Cost: $10/staff. Pre-registration required 586-781-9113
Find out more »Spring Break Special: Native American Games
Come to the nature center to learn some Native American games, then enjoy playing them. Cost: $4/child. Registration and pre-payment required. (586) 781-9113
Find out more »Spring Break Special: For Goodness Snakes
Many people are afraid of these animals. Join us as we discover a little about snakes, then meet one of the nature center’s resident snakes. Cost: $4/child. Registration and pre-payment required. (586) 781-9113
Find out more »Home school: Critter and Craft
Learn all about one of the nature center’s critters, then make a craft. Cost: $4/student. Registration and Pre-payment required (586) 781-9113.
Find out more »Spring Break Special: Shelter Building
Come and learn about some shelters, then have a blast building one. Cost: $4/child. Registration and pre-payment required. (586) 781-9113
Find out more »Spring Break Special: Tracks, Scat ‘n’ Signs
There are animals that call Stony Creek Metropark home, but we don’t always see them. Come out and we’ll discover how you can tell that an animal has been there. Cost: $4/child. Registration and pre-payment…
Find out more »Birdin’ with Ruth
Come join us on the trail with our volunteer expert birder, Ruth Glass. We'll meet at the Nature Center at 8 a.m. and then depart to wherever the wildlife action is or to some lesser…
Find out more »Caterpillar Children’s Club
This program is aimed for children between 3 years and 6 years old. Cost: $4/child. Registration and pre-payment required. (586) 781-9113
Find out more »Critter Corner
Check out the critter corner and meet one of the nature center’s resident critters. There are 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. sessions. Cost: free.
Find out more »Home-school: Our Great Lakes
Come and learn what makes the Great Lakes so great and why Michigan is lucky to be surrounded by them. Cost: $4/student. Registration and Pre-payment required, (586) 781-9113
Find out more »Home-school: Lumberjack Days
Imagine a 150-foot tall white pine that’s six feet in diameter. You’ll have the opportunity to try out a crosscut saw and some other logging tools that represent this important era of our history. You’ll…
Find out more »Critter Corner
Check out the critter corner and meet one of the nature center’s resident critters. There are 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. sessions. Cost: free.
Find out more »Home-school: A Good ol’ Nature Hike
Let’s go for an outdoor hike along the Osprey Trail. We’ll look for wildflowers, trees, insects and animals that are coming out in spring. Cost: $4/student. Registration and Pre-payment required (586) 781-9113.
Find out more »May 2015
Bird Feeders Out
A park interpreter will help you identify the feeder birds and you can keep track of the birds you see. Come back the first Saturday of each month & witness the changes throughout the year. A limited…
Find out more »Survival Saturday: Rope Making
We’ve always needed a way to attach things together, but how did the Native Americans do it? They didn’t have a do-it-yourself center – they had a do-it-yourself lifestyle! come in and lean how Native…
Find out more »Home-school: Pond Personalities
We’ll explore a pond by visiting it and getting hands-on as we dip for critters. We’ll take some back to get a close-up view of them through a microscope. Cost: $4/student. Registration and Pre-payment required…
Find out more »Birdin’ with Ruth
Come join us on the trail with our volunteer expert birder, Ruth Glass. We'll meet at the Nature Center at 8 a.m. and then depart to wherever the wildlife action is or to some lesser…
Find out more »Caterpillar Children’s Club
This program is aimed for children between 3 years and 6 years old. Cost: $4/child. Registration and pre-payment required. (586) 781-9113
Find out more »Campfire Program- “Moms ‘n’ Marshmallows”
It's mom's evening outdoors. Bring your mom to this pre-Mother's Day celebration campfire for some stories and marshmallow roasting. Cost $3 per person, Mom's are FREE! Pre-registration required call 586-781-9113
Find out more »Mother’s Day “Walk a Mom”
In celebration of Mother's Day, kids of all ages will walk the trail of their choice with Mom will be awarded an official "Walk-a-Mom" certificate, and Mom will get a garden flower to plant at…
Find out more »Critter Corner
Check out the critter corner and meet one of the nature center’s resident critters. There are 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. sessions. Cost: free.
Find out more »Jun 2015
Bird Feeders Out
A park interpreter will help you identify the feeder birds and you can keep track of the birds you see. Come back the first Saturday of each month & witness the changes throughout the year. A limited…
Find out more »Jul 2015
Bird Feeders Out
A park interpreter will help you identify the feeder birds and you can keep track of the birds you see. Come back the first Saturday of each month & witness the changes throughout the year. A limited…
Find out more »Aug 2015
Bird Feeders Out
A park interpreter will help you identify the feeder birds and you can keep track of the birds you see. Come back the first Saturday of each month & witness the changes throughout the year. A limited…
Find out more »Sep 2015
Bird Feeders Out
A park interpreter will help you identify the feeder birds and you can keep track of the birds you see. Come back the first Saturday of each month & witness the changes throughout the year. A limited…
Find out more »Oct 2015
Bird Feeders Out
A park interpreter will help you identify the feeder birds and you can keep track of the birds you see. Come back the first Saturday of each month & witness the changes throughout the year. A limited…
Find out more »Nov 2015
Bird Feeders Out
A park interpreter will help you identify the feeder birds and you can keep track of the birds you see. Come back the first Saturday of each month & witness the changes throughout the year. A limited…
Find out more »Dec 2015
Bird Feeders Out
A park interpreter will help you identify the feeder birds and you can keep track of the birds you see. Come back the first Saturday of each month & witness the changes throughout the year. A limited…
Find out more »Bird Feeders Out
Come to the nature center and relax in front of the bird windows with a cup of coffee. We'll put the bird feeders out and will be available for any questions or to help identify the birds…
Find out more »Jan 2016
DIY Saturday: Wreath Making
On the first Saturday of each month come and visit the nature center and get back to basics. This month you'll be making your own wreath to proudly display at home. Please bring your own…
Find out more »Caterpillar Club: Searching for Animals
This month, we'll be searching for animals or the tracks they leave behind. Come move like an animal, learn shapes and maybe find some animal homes! This program is designed for children 3 - 6…
Find out more »Snowshoe Sunday
Come out and enjoy the snow. We'll explore off trail with the help of snowshoes. We have a limited supply of snowshoes available. Snow permitting. Cost: $6 per person. Please call the nature center at…
Find out more »Snowshoe Sunday
Come out and enjoy the snow. We'll explore off trail with the help of snowshoes. We have a limited supply of snowshoes available. Snow permitting. Cost: $6 per person. Please call the nature center at…
Find out more »Feb 2016
DIY Saturday: Shelter Building
This month you'll be venturing into the forest to build your own shelter. We'll give you tips on how to build a shelter that would help you survive being lost in the forest. Cost: $5/person.…
Find out more »39th Annual Pancake Walk
Adult walk begins at 9:30am Family walks begin at 10am and 11am Join a park interpreter for a brisk walk through the beautiful winter trails of the nature study area, and then warm up with…
Find out more »Caterpillar Club: Snow Painting
Children will learn their colors as they play outside and paint the snow. This program is designed for 3 - 6 year olds. Cost: $4/child. Call the nature center at 586-781-9113 to register.
Find out more »Snowshoe Sunday
Come out and enjoy the snow. We'll explore off trail with the help of snowshoes. We have a limited supply of snowshoes available. Snow permitting. Cost: $6/person. Please call the nature center at 586-781-9113 to…
Find out more »Mar 2016
Birdin’ with Ruth
Please call the Stony Creek Metropark Nature Center at 586-781-9113 for the meeting place.
Find out more »Easter Egg Scramble
After the egg hunt, kids can meet the Easter Bunny, make a craft and take part in other activities. The egg scramble will be grouped by age and all ages are welcome. The cost is…
Find out more »Stony Creek Metropark Master Plan Open House
At the nature center.
Find out more »Apr 2016
Spring Break Specials – Eggcellent Eggs
Learn about eggs through hands-on experiments. $5/child, please preregister.
Find out more »Spring Break Specials – Paper Makin’
Come and discover some of our natural paper makers, then make some yourself. $5/child, please preregister.
Find out more »Spring Break Specials – Critter Corner
Come out and meet some of the nature center critters. $5/child, please preregister.
Find out more »Spring Break Specials – Bird Feeder Fun
Discover what birds like to eat, then make a feeder to hang out our window. $5/child, please preregister.
Find out more »Spring Break Specials – Wonders of Water
Through hands-on experiments, we'll explore the wonderful world of water and discover the cool things water can do. $5/child, please preregister.
Find out more »Birdin’ with Ruth
Please call the Stony Creek Metropark Nature Center at 586-781-9113 for the meeting place.
Find out more »Crafty Recyclers
Come and see how you can turn garbage into useful, crafty items. Call the Stony Creek Nature Center at 586-781-9113 to register.
Find out more »May 2016
Birdin’ with Ruth
Please call the Stony Creek Metropark Nature Center at 586-781-9113 for the meeting place.
Find out more »Pond Personalities
From frogs to turtles to animals people may never have seen before, we'll take a hike to our vernal pond to see who calls that pond home. After we try to catch some of these animals,…
Find out more »Jun 2016
Morning Voyageur Canoe
Come out to Stony Creek Metropark for a new experience. Enjoy the early morning calm to look and listen for Stony Creek Lake Life. Learn about the people who paddled the 36-foot long canoe you'll…
Find out more »Birdin’ with Ruth
Please call the Stony Creek Metropark Nature Center at 586-781-9113 for the meeting place.
Find out more »Caterpillar Children’s Club: Awesome Opossum
Discover why an opossum is so awesome through activites and a craft. Then meet a live opossum. This program is designed for children 3 - 6 years old. Call the Stony Creek Nature Center at…
Find out more »Jul 2016
Friday Night Canoe
The Voyageurs and the pelt of the beaver affected the course of Michigan history. Join a park interpreter and paddle our 34-foot canoe to discover a bit of history and Stony Creek Lake life. Ages…
Find out more »Birdin’ with Ruth
Please call the Stony Creek Metropark Nature Center at 586-781-9113 for the meeting place.
Find out more »Friday Night Canoe
The Voyageurs and the pelt of the beaver affected the course of Michigan history. Join a park interpreter and paddle our 34-foot canoe to discover a bit of history and Stony Creek Lake life. Ages…
Find out more »History Wagonride: A Park is Born
This one hour wagon ride will cater to adults and those interested in local history. Join an interpreter and experience local history as we visit sites within Stony Creek metropark. Space is limited. Ages: 10…
Find out more »Friday Night Canoe
The Voyageurs and the pelt of the beaver affected the course of Michigan history. Join a park interpreter and paddle our 34-foot canoe to discover a bit of history and Stony Creek Lake life. Ages…
Find out more »Morning Voyageur Canoe
Enjoy the early morning calm to look and listen for Stony Creek lake life. Learn about the people who paddled the 36-foot long canoe you’ll be experiencing. Call the Stony Creek Nature Center at 586-781-9113.…
Find out more »Friday Night Canoe
The Voyageurs and the pelt of the beaver affected the course of Michigan history. Join a park interpreter and paddle our 34-foot canoe to discover a bit of history and Stony Creek Lake life. Ages…
Find out more »Aug 2016
DIY Saturday: Candle Dipping
Come out to the nature center and make your own candle. Ages: 6 years and up. Please preregister. Fee: $6
Find out more »Birdin’ with Ruth
Please call the Stony Creek Metropark Nature Center at 586-781-9113 for the meeting place.
Find out more »The Sheldon Estate Hike
Come and discover what that rock wall is near the golf course. And why there is a beautiful cathedral of trees that people get married under. As we explore, we’ll bring pictures and artifacts during…
Find out more »Sep 2016
Friday Night Canoe
The Voyageurs and the pelt of the beaver affected the course of Michigan history. Join a park interpreter and paddle our 34-foot canoe to discover a bit of history and Stony Creek Lake life. Ages…
Find out more »DIY Saturday: Fairy Houses
Let your imagination run wild as you create a home for mystical fairies. Ages 6 years and up. Please preregister. Fee: $6.
Find out more »Friday Night Canoe
The Voyageurs and the pelt of the beaver affected the course of Michigan history. Join a park interpreter and paddle our 34-foot canoe to discover a bit of history and Stony Creek Lake life. Ages…
Find out more »Birdin’ with Ruth
Please call the Stony Creek Metropark Nature Center at 586-781-9113 for the meeting place.
Find out more »Invasive Shrub Removal – Volunteer Opportunity
All necessary tools and equipment will be provided, as well as a water cooler and snacks (we encourage the use of reusable water bottles). Please be sure to dress for working outdoors and in areas…
Find out more »Butterflies by Wagonride
Let’s take a wagonride to find butterflies in a little visited area of the park. Ages: 8 years and up. Please preregister. Fee: $5
Find out more »Friday Night Wagon Ride
Come enjoy the beauty of the fall season with a nature wagon ride through woods and fields. Gather around the fire ring for stories, cider and donuts. Ages 6 and up. Please preregister by contacting…
Find out more »Oct 2016
Birdin’ with Ruth
Please call the Stony Creek Metropark Nature Center at 586-781-9113 for the meeting place.
Find out more »Fall for Nature Craft Show
Enjoy the fall colors as you visit local artists and their creations. Make a craft of your own, meet a nature center animal, listen to a story, craft your own s’more and more. Please call…
Find out more »Friday Night Wagon Ride
Come enjoy the beauty of the fall season with a nature wagon ride through woods and fields. Gather around the fire ring for stories, cider and donuts. Ages 6 and up. Please preregister by contacting…
Find out more »Halloween Characters!
Looking for a not-too-scary Halloween to take your small ones to? Join us for treats, crafts and characters in this Halloween Program for younger children. Please dress up in your costume! Ages: 3rd grade and…
Find out more »Friday Night Wagon Ride
Come enjoy the beauty of the fall season with a nature wagon ride through woods and fields. Gather around the fire ring for stories, cider and donuts. Ages 6 and up. Please preregister by contacting…
Find out more »Nov 2016
DIY Saturday: Constellation T-shirts
Come out and discover the constellations you can see through the seasons. Bring a white t-shirt and make your own constellation map you’ll never forget! Ages: 6 years and up. Please preregister by contacting the…
Find out more »Birdin’ with Ruth
Please call the Stony Creek Metropark Nature Center at 586-781-9113 for the meeting place.
Find out more »Dec 2016
Wreath Making
It’s that time of year when nature’s bounty of nuts, leaves and twigs can be used to make a lovely wreath. Materials provided. You design and build your wreath. Ages: 6 and up. Please preregister…
Find out more »Lunch With Santa
Get into the Holiday Spirit with a visit, lunch and a sing-along with Santa! Plus, you’ll make a Christmas craft to take home. All Ages. Please preregister by contacting the Nature Center at (586) 781-9113.…
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