Winter 2022 Nature Education Programs - Oakland County, Michigan
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Winter 2022
Nature Education Programs
Must-know Information for All Programs: All programs will take place outdoors - under a tent, or on a trail. Dress for the weather. Masks are
encouraged for appointment-based hikes and required for programs conducted under the tent. Masks are available on site if participants do not have
their own. Staff will wear masks. Screening questions and touchless temperature checks are required upon arrival. Check-in at the white tent near
the nature center. In case of inclement weather, programs will be cancelled. Boots, hats and gloves are recommended.Please be patient as COVID-19
guidelines and protocols are subject to change.
INDEPENDENCE OAKS COUNTY PARK Backyard Tracks
9501 Sashabaw Road
Clarkston, MI 48348 Saturday, Feb. 5, 2-3 p.m.
248-625-6473 Oakland County is full of creatures. We don’t always
Pre-registration with payment required. get to see them, but we can see what they leave
Call 248-858-0916 weekdays. behind. Join us as we examine the tracks of some of our
No weekend registration. wonderful critters. Each participant will make their own
track guide. You will make plaster casts of your favorite animals to take
Trail Hikes by Appointment home. Ages 8 and up. $4/person. Plaster casts are $20/3 casts.
Fridays and Saturdays: Jan. 7, 8; Feb. 11, 12; and March 11, 12 Evergreen Exploration Hike
Time slots available: 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Saturday, March 5, 1-2 p.m.
Call to set up a FREE personal, naturalist-
guided nature hike. Participants will learn While whites, browns, and greys may be the
about seasonal topics, get exercise, and enjoy colors of winter, don’t forget the greens out
the outdoors. Up to three family groups will there! Take a naturalist-guided hike to learn
be admitted per time slot to accommodate about the special adaptations of our evergreen
social distancing. No pets. Time slots are plants, including some familiar ones and a
available on a first-come, first-served basis. couple of surprises. Ages 6 and up. $4/person.
Snowshoeing Pop-up Program The Beach in Winter
Check out our social media and sign up to receive an Saturday March 12, 2-3 p.m.
e-blast when conditions are right! Let’s get curious as we explore the frosty habitat of
When the snow is right, nothing beats snowshoeing. the beach at Independence Oaks County Park. What
Learn about the history of snowshoes and then hit mysteries will we find? Will there be snow or mud
the trail for an afternoon of winter snowshoeing fun. for tracking animals? How are the animals we saw
Snowshoes provided. Participants must wear boots. there last summer, like minnows, mink, crows and
Appropriate for ages 5 and older. $5/person. toadbugs, surviving at this time of year? How quiet is
a beach in winter? Come and find out. Ages 5 and up. $5/person.
Puddle Jumper Series
From Sap to Syrup
Fridays, Jan. 14, Feb. 11, March 11, 10:30 a.m.-11:15 a.m.
Topics: Jan.: The Mitten, Feb.: Birds, March: Michigan Saturday, March 19, 1-2:15 p.m.
Children ages 3-6 can have some nature fun as they increase their love for It’s maple syrup time! On a short hike we’ll talk about its history and
the great outdoors. A naturalist will engage children with a story, nature learn how some sugaring tools are used. Then, put your taste buds to the
talk and a related activity. Each child will receive a craft kit to take and test as we sample different grades of maple syrup. Some sweet maple
make at home. Suitable for ages 3-6. This series meets the second Friday treats, and take-home maple-based recipes are also on the menu. Some
of each month. $4/child. tasty treats may be made in factories that process nut products. All
ages.$7/person.
Owl Prowl
PROGRAM REGISTRATION
Saturday, Jan. 29, 5-7 p.m.
Pre-registration with payment is required for all nature center programs.
Some of the most beautiful moments in nature can Park entry fee waived if registered by end of business day prior to event.
only be viewed by the light of the moon. Join us for No walk-ins are allowed at this time. There is no refund for advance payment
a night all about nature’s evening beauty. We will unless program is cancelled.
learn about some of the mysterious animals that
come out at night, including a nature walk to look for Register and pay: Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express are
owls (weather permitting). Quiet nature lovers are accepted. Call 248-858-0916 to register during regular weekday business hours.
a necessity at this event and therefore, it is open to No Saturday registration.
participants ages 6 and up. $6/person. Programs take place rain or shine. Dress for the weather as programs will be
held outdoors. Programs will be canceled for inclement weather.
RED OAKS COUNTY PARK The Dating Game
30300 Hales Street
Madison Heights, MI 48071 Friday, Feb. 11, 6:30-8 p.m.
248-585-0100
Let’s count the ways animals
Pre-registration with payment required. show their affection during this
Call 248-858-0916 weekdays. Valentine’s Day themed event.
No weekend registration. Go on a mini owl prowl to look for
some of our own love birds, create
Trail Hikes by Appointment a nature gift for your own loved
one and learn a few dance moves
Fridays and Saturdays: Jan. 14, 15; Feb. 18, 19; March 18, 19 that only nature can teach us! Bring your significant otter for a date to
Time slots available: 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. remember. Ages 16 and up. $10/person.
Call to set up a FREE personal,
naturalist-guided nature hike. Snowball Painting
Participants will learn about seasonal
topics, get exercise, and enjoy the Saturday, Feb. 26, 2-3 p.m.
outdoors. Up to three family groups Join us for some free-spirited creativity in
will be admitted per time slot to nature. We’ll literally be using snowballs as
accommodate social distancing. No our paintbrushes, so bring your gloves or
pets. Time slots are available on a mittens (maybe more than one pair)! Join us
first-come, first-served basis. to create some beautiful, messy, abstract art.
All ages. $5/person.
Morning Munchkins
Fridays: Jan. 7, Feb. 4, March 4: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Jan.: Outside In Feb.: Woodpecker Wham! March: Possum and the Peeper
Wild about Wolves
Join us for an exciting series just for preschoolers. Bring your munchkin
to the nature center for a favorite story and a related hands-on, nature- Saturday, March 5, 2-3 p.m.
based discovery activity. Unless noted, events in this series take place the Have a Howling good time while
first Friday of each month. $4/child. learning about these canids and
their elusive ways. Celebrate their
successful reintroduction to Isle Royale
Michigan with stories, crafts and of
course, howling. All ages. $5/person.
Magical Maples
Saturday March 12, 1-3 p.m.
Maple syrup is an icon of our region. Learn to identify maple trees, take a
hike to tap a tree and taste the sap. We will teach you the tools, tips and
Owl Prowl methods needed to make your own batch of maple syrup at home.
Taste some sweet maple treats and take-home maple-based recipes.
Saturday, Jan. 15, 5- 6:30 p.m. Some tasty treats may be made in factories that process nut products.
Some of the most beautiful moments in All ages. $7/person.
nature can only be viewed by the light of
the moon. Come join us for a night all about
nature’s evening beauty. We will learn about
some of the mysterious animals that come
out at night, including a nature walk to look
for owls (weather permitting). Quiet nature
lovers are a necessity at this event and
therefore, it is open to participants ages 6
and up. $6/person.
Hunting for Orion
Saturday, Jan. 22, 7-8:30 p.m. Attention Scout Leaders:
Our Nature Education team is currently offering field
Learn to locate winter constellations with the trips targeting scout badge requirements. Please call
assistance of the Oakland Astronomy Club! either nature center for details or to book your group’s
Weather permitting, we will see Orion, the badgework field trip today!
legendary hunter, and his friends. A socially
distanced campfire will be provided on the
patio to keep us cozy. Suitable for school- Attention Teachers and Parents:
aged children and adults. $5/person. The Nature Education team offers virtual take-and-learn
field trips for classrooms this winter, via Zoom. Programs
are designed to meet Michigan Science Standards. Check
the website or call the nature centers with questions.
Virtual Take-and-Make Kit pickup times and locations:
Red Oaks Nature Center
Craft Programs 30300 Hales Street, Madison Heights, MI 48071
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Pre-register for programs by calling 248-858-0916 during
Sunday Noon-5 p.m.
business hours and select a location to pick up program kits.
Limited supply available; first-come, first-served. Unless Wint Nature Center
otherwise noted, participants will receive instructions on 9501 Sashabaw Rd, Clarkston, MI 48348
tuning in to a live Zoom demonstration to craft along with a Hours: Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
naturalist. A recorded demonstration will also be available for Sunday 1 - 5 p.m.
those unable to make the meeting time.
Bat Real Estate
Please note the pickup start date for each program. Kits available for pickup Jan. 7-21
Kits do not include basic art supplies like crayons, scissors, or
Live Zoom instruction Friday, Jan. 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
glue. If additional supplies are needed, they will be listed in
the program kit. After the course, show off your projects by Interested in natural insect control? Join us via Zoom to
sending pictures to NatureEducation@oakgov.com to have discover Michigan’s native bat species, build a bat house, and
them posted on social media. learn about proper bat house placement. Power driver/drill is
recommended. Ages 8 and up. 12 kits available. $25/kit.
Paper Beads - Self-led kit
Kits available for pickup Feb. 11-27
Recorded instruction provided with kits
Take part in a tradition that spans the globe and learn to make
your own beads! Reserve a kit with all the materials, then
view our recorded presentation to learn how to make your
own recycled paper bead jewelry. The kit includes enough
materials to make 25 beads. All ages (young children may
need assistance). 20 kits available. $4/kit.
Boredom Buster: Super Science
Kits available for pickup March 11-27
Recorded instruction provided with kits
Need a break from the everyday routine? Looking for
something to do with the kids over spring break? In this kit
you will find supplies for a few awesome activities and exciting
experiments. Make underwater fireworks, design a color
blending top, see how high you can build a tower and more.
Please note: Basic supplies not included (water, paper towels,
crayons, etc.) 12 Kits available. $20/kit.
PROGRAM REGISTRATION
Pre-registration with payment is required for all nature center
programs.
Park entry fee waived if registered by end of business day prior to event.
No walk-ins are allowed at this time. There is no refund for advance
payment unless program is cancelled.
Register and pay: Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express
are accepted. Call 248-858-0916 to register during regular weekday
business hours. No Saturday registration.
Programs take place rain or shine. Dress for the weather as programs
will be held outdoors. Programs will be canceled for inclement weather.
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