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Nature Center News            May 2018
24915 Farmington Rd
Farmington Hills, MI 48336
(248) 477-1135

 Hours
Mon-Sat: 10-5pm
Sun: Noon-5pm
*Closed on Holidays

Nature Makerspace Experience


Design, create and make using nature as inspiration to solve challenges! 

Sat May 5  1-2:30pm 
Fee:  FREE! 

Explore the Nature
 Discovery Trail!
 
Come discover the recent addition to the Nature Discovery Trail, and explore five new stations to spark curiosity and fuel hands-on learning!

 Click here to see the new maps, or stop by the Nature Center to pick up your own copy.

*The Nature Discovery Trail is open during Heritage Park Hours: Sunrise to Sunset 
Please call the Nature Center if you have any questions! 
(248) 477-1135 

Junior Naturalist Club
 
  Encourage outdoor exploration with hands-on nature activities.  Discover a new topic each month and be ready to explore outdoors. *Dress for the weather! 

Sat May 12
Ages: 5-11
Fee: $10/child
(Drop-ins $12)
Topic: Beginning Birding
Register Here! 
 
   Rouge Rescue Day!

 Join us as we partner with Friends of the Rouge for the annual Rouge Rescue event! 



Work with other volunteers on a variety of projects aimed at cleaning up our part of the Rouge River and its watershed! The first 50 volunteers will receive a Rouge Rescue t-shirt, and free lunch will be provided for all!  Learn more! 
 
*Dress for the weather and for working outdoors.  Equipment will be provided. 
  
Ag es: All    Sat May 19  9am-Noon  Fee: FREE!
  Birding Basics     

Experience spring migration of birds coming back to Heritage Park.  Discover the basics of birding, from the tools you'll need to tips on how to find interesting birds! 
  
Sun May 6   1-2:30pm
   Ages: All     Fee: $3
Register here! 
*Dress for the outdoors
 
Walk with a Doc

Join us for this FREE health inspired program with Beaumont Hospital.  Meet at the Nature Center for an indoor presentation, then head out on the trails for a 30 minute walk. Click here to learn more!

Thurs May 17  Noon-1pm
 Ages: Adult    Topic: Cardiovascular disease
Healing Power of Nature Series

 Discover what our bodies truly need and how they can benefit from the natural world.

Each unique workshop includes hands-on experiences, and participants will create natural remedies to take home or sample during class!

*Pre-registration is required*   Ages: Adult
May 20  1-3pm  Topic: Aromatherapy

Click HERE to learn fees, dates and topics  
for each class!


Star Parties

Come enjoy the night sky with the Farmington Community Stargazers, and view celestial objects like planets and constellations through telescopes.

Meet at the Sled Hill for this FREE event! 
*If inclement weather occurs, meet at the Spicer House for an indoor program.

Ages: All   Tues May 22   9-11pm
Click here to see upcoming Star Parties!
  
Scout Saturdays
 
  Girl and Cub Scouts can achieve their badges with the help of a naturalist!  Each session is filled with activities to help meet scout requirements.       
  
Sat May 19  10-11:30am 
Topic: Juniors-Geocasher  Fee: $7/scout
Pre-registration is required
*These dates and topics don't work for you?  Reserve a PRIVATE scout program by calling 248-477-1135
We hope to see you at the Nature Center soon! 
Thanks for visiting,
 

Shaina Kulczycki
Nature Center Coordinator