Enrich your child's natural curiosity and encourage outdoor exploration.
Discover new topics each month and earn a key chain badge for completing this nature program. Join us every month to collect even more badges! Register
here!
Topic this month: Shelter Building!
Sat Nov 10 10-11:30am Ages: 5-11 Fee: $8/child (drop-ins welcome
$10/child)
Join us for Coffee and Stroll, every other Wednesday and take a naturalist-guided walk along the trails of Heritage Park. Discover new things each season and relax afterwards with a fresh cup of coffee with friends!
Ages: Adult Every other Wed (year round) 10:30am-noon Fee: $2/person
*No need to register, just show on up!
Nature Birthday Parties
We host birthday parties year round! If you're looking for a unique way to celebrate, click
here to learn more or call the Nature Center
(248) 477-1135
Thanksgiving for Nature
Get outside after the Thanksgiving Holiday and drop-in for a self guided scavenger hunt! Drop off your completed scavenger hunt to earn a prize, and enjoy a thanksgiving craft. A perfect way to find out why we can be thankful for all of nature's gifts!
Avoid the hustle and bustle of Holiday shopping with this popular seasonal program! Create your own natural grapevine wreath using items found in nature.
All materials will be provided (supplies are limited). If you have a favorite hot glue fun, hand snips or decorations, bring them along.
Enjoy the last Hayride Central event of the season, this Friday November 2nd. It's a perfect way to explore the trails of Heritage Park. Afterwards, roast marshmallows and sip cider around a cozy campfire. Don't forget to explore the Nature Center, open until 7pm on Hayride nights.
Please
register in advance, hayrides fill quickly!
Fri Nov 2 5:30-7:30pm *Last ride leaves at 7pm Hayride fee: $5/person
Nature Makerspace Experience
Design, create and make using nature as inspiration to solve real-world challenges.
This FREE program is perfect for your young scientists and engineers to dream, plan, invent and test! Click
here to learn more.
Fri Nov 9 4:30-6pm Topic: Wilderness Survival
Full Moon Fridays
Experience Heritage Park after dark!
A naturalist will guide you through this sensory hike and experience the night sky, mysterious sounds & nocturnal animals.
Fri Nov 23 8-9pm Ages: 5+ Fee: $3/person
Scout Saturdays
Complete badge requirements with the help of a naturalist! Each session is filled with interactive activities. Learn more here!
These dates and topics don't work for you? Reserve a private scout program by call 248-477-1135
Winter Nature Preschool
Winter session of Nature Preschool is right around the corner! Don't forget to sign up and reserve your spot for Little Trekkers, Young Explorers or Nature's Little Artists.
Registration will be open the first week of December.
