Interminable Swamp

Friday, February 22         

10:30 - 11:30 AM

Fee: Res $3/non-res $5

Prominent Detroiters decided to see if Oakland County was as bad as early surveyors said it was. A horseback expedition formed following the Native American path, the Saginaw Trail (Now Woodward Avenue). A multimedia presentation based on an 1818 Detroit Gazette story. Presented by local historian John Marshall from the Bloomfield Historical Society. 

 

DNR: City Slickers

Tuesday February 26         

10:30 - 11:30 AM

Fee: Res $3/non-res $5

Wildlife Technician, Holly Vaughn. Identify and understand wild mammals in urban environments and the special adaptations they develop. Explore the concepts of predator-prey relationships.

 

Detroit Ragtime & Jazz Age

Wednesday, February 27     

10:30 - 11:30 AM

Fee:Res $3/non-res $5                    

Author, Jon Milan.Discover what makes Detroit a major contributor to America's rich musical heritage. View a unique photo journal from the Civil War to the disappearance of the 1940 big bands. Book signing & sales. Sponsored by Sunrise Senior Living of Bloomfield.

 

The Other Side of China

Thursday, February 28          

10:30 - 11:30 AM

Fee: Res $3/non-res $5

Educators, Jim & Py Wolfe have taught in remote areas too dangerous for most tourist travel. Share their journey on the old Silk Road, across Gobi & Taklamakan Deserts, stopping at the "lost cities" and Wolong Panda Preserve. Sponsored by Samaritas Senior Living.

Register online for these great presentation or call 248-723-3500.