Nature Center News
May 2021
Farmington Hills Special Services is committed to the health and safety all participants, staff and community members. We will continue to follow proper safety, cleaning, and social distancing guidelines as provided by the CDC, State of Michigan and Oakland County.
**All Nature Center Programs will be held entirely outdoors until further notice**


Private Scout Programs available: Call 248.477.1135 to learn more!


Volunteer

European Frog-bit Survey

Oakland County Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (CISMA) needs your help! You can help find and prevent the spread of one of Oakland County’s recent invaders, European
frog-bit!
Rouge Rescue Volunteer Day
Saturday, May 15th 9am-12pm 

We're partnering with the Friends of the Rouge to help make Heritage Park even better! All ages and skill levels welcome. 

Activities: Planting trees, prepping the children's garden, removing invasive plants from natural habitats
PLEASE EXPECT TO WORK OUTSIDE OFF TRAIL!

Please bring your own work glove if available.
Equipment will be provided.
Be ready to work outdoors!

Preregistration is not required, but strongly encouraged. Register here!
We hope to see you there!
Saturday, May 15th, 9am-12pm

All are welcome and remember masks are mandatory!

If you plan on coming with a group of 6 or more, please notify the Nature Center staff. 248-477-1135

Wed May 19
10:30am-Noon
$2/person
Will take place entirely outdoors

Sat May 15
9am-Noon
ROUGE RESCUE!

Farmington Area Naturalists Club
Tues May 18 @ 6:30pm
Topic: Homes/nests of MI Insects


Questions? Call the Nature Center at 248.477.1135
Full Moon Friday Night Hike

After the sun goes down, Heritage Park comes alive! Join us on a night hike to listen for nocturnal animals, observe the night sky and heighten your senses along the way!

Ages: 5+
Friday, May 28th
9:30-10:30pm
Fee: $5/person
Nature Center Hours
Effective April 5th, 2021 until further notice

The Nature Center is open for free public drop-in hours AND we will still offer private appointments!

To make a private appointment, visit https://recreg.fhgov.com to schedule your Exclusive Nature Center Experience.

Choose your time slot, then search the calendar to choose your day. Appointments can be reserved Monday-Sunday between 10am and 12pm.

Up to 8 people allowed per visit.
A staff person will meet you at the entrance and escort you into the building. Please wear a mask (staff wear a mask at all times). Groups will sign-in and visit the hand sanitizing station upon arrival. The fee is $10 per time slot. There is no limit on how many time slots can be reserved. For your protection and ours, ALL visitors are required to wear face masks that adequately cover their mouth and nose for the duration of the appointment.

Nature Center Hours
Monday-Sunday:
10am-12pm

Monday-Sunday:
12pm-4pm
Free public drop-in hours
Limited to 2 households OR a max of 10 people at a time

Closed on Holidays

*Restrooms/Lobby are open from sunrise to sunset, 7 days a week. The lobby may be closed temporarily for very short periods of time when program participants are actively using the restrooms (June-Aug). Only one household group allowed at a time and face masks must be worn by all visitors at all times.

If you need to speak to a Nature Center Attendant, we are happy to answer any questions you may have. Please call 248.477.1135 or email asmith@fhgov.com
We hope to see you at the Nature Center soon!
Thanks for visiting,
Shaina Kulczycki
Nature Center Coordinator
skulczycki@fhgov.com
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Heritage Park
24915 Farmington Rd
Farmington Hills, MI 48336
(248) 477-1135