Homeschool programs are designed to be drop-off programs for youth. A waiver form will be attached to your receipt and must be completed and submitted with your child at drop off.

Homeschool programs take place rain or shine. Parts of this program may take place outdoors.

Cost: $10 / Child
Location: Red Oaks Nature Center in Madison Heights
Discover fossils beyond dinosaur bones! Michigan is lucky enough to have both a state fossil and a state rock that happens to be a fossil. Investigate fossils found in Michigan and take part in a paleontological adventure.

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Explore Michigan's Native American heritage through a storytelling session, traditional craft and discussions about indigenous perspectives on land stewardship and conservation. Suitable for all ages

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Nature-inspired textures and personalized word art combine for unique tile decorations to gift or keep. Oven bake clay will need to be baked at home by an
adult. All materials provided. Suitable for all ages

Join us for an exciting series just for preschoolers. Bring your munchkin (ages 3-6) to the nature center for a favorite story and related hands-on, nature-based activity. Events in the series take place on the first Friday of each month.
Please see receipt for important information and arrival details.

Homeschool programs are designed to be drop-off programs for youth. A waiver form will be attached to your receipt and must be completed and submitted with your child at drop off.

Homeschool programs take place rain or shine. Parts of this program may take place outdoors.

Cost: $10 / Child
Location: Red Oaks Nature Center in Madison Heights
Learn how owls are connected to other animals (and even plants) in the food web by dissecting an owl pellet.

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Children ages 3-6 can enjoy some nature fun as they increase their love of the outdoors. A naturalist will engage children with a story, nature talk and a related activity. Each kid will make a craft to take home. This series meets on the second Friday of each month.

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Have an out of this world experience exploring the constellations of the current night sky in StarLab, our inflatable planetarium. You'll meet Orion, Auriga and
so many more. Suitable for ages 6+

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Check out a morning of kids-only holiday fun! This program will consist of learning about animal adaptations, making a holiday gift for someone special, a game and more. Suitable for ages 5-10 years old. A release form is required with registration.

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Check out a morning of kids-only holiday fun! This program will consist of, making a holiday gift for someone special, a game and more. Let the adults do the cleaning, cooking, shopping, etc and kids have a morning of FUN. Suitable for ages 5-10 years old. A release form is required with registration.

Homeschool programs are designed to be drop-off programs for youth. A waiver form will be attached to your receipt and must be completed and submitted with your child at drop off.

Homeschool programs take place rain or shine. Parts of this program may take place outdoors.

Cost: $10 / Child
Location: Wint Nature Center within Independence Oaks County Park in Clarkston
Learn how owls are connected to other animals (and even plants) in the food web by dissecting an owl pellet. American Sign Language interpretation will be available at the Wint program.

Join us for an exciting series just for preschoolers. Bring your munchkin (ages 3-6) to the nature center for a favorite story and related hands-on, nature-based activity. Events in the series take place on the first Friday of each month.
Please see receipt for important information and arrival details.

Homeschool programs are designed to be drop-off programs for youth. A waiver form will be attached to your receipt and must be completed and submitted with your child at drop off.

Homeschool programs take place rain or shine. Parts of this program may take place outdoors.

Cost: $10 / Child
Location: Red Oaks Nature Center in Madison Heights
Do you love the outdoors? Are you chatty? If yes, then you may love a career as a naturalist! Learn about being a naturalist by getting hands-on and sampling a variety of tasks that naturalists perform.

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Children ages 3-6 can enjoy some nature fun as they increase their love of the outdoors. A naturalist will engage children with a story, nature talk and a related activity. Each kid will make a craft to take home. This series meets on the second Friday of each month.

Please see receipt for important information and arrival details.
Love it or hate it, winter in Michigan is a big deal! Come learn what animals are doing during the winter, make a snow-themed craft and enjoy s'mores around a bonfire! Suitable for all ages.

Homeschool programs are designed to be drop-off programs for youth. A waiver form will be attached to your receipt and must be completed and submitted with your child at drop off.

Homeschool programs take place rain or shine. Parts of this program may take place outdoors.

Cost: $10 / Child
Location: Wint Nature Center within Independence Oaks County Park in Clarkston
Do you love the outdoors? Are you chatty? If yes, then you may love a career as a naturalist! Learn about being a naturalist by getting hands-on and sampling a variety of tasks that naturalists perform.

Please see receipt for important information and arrival details.
Did you know that the state of Michigan's birthday is Jan. 26? Join us for a birthday celebration featuring Michigan history, fun facts and make a Michigan themed craft! Suitable for all ages

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Uncover who's hootin' it up at night at Independence Oaks. Learn about our nocturnal neighbors, dissect their diets and discover
their specialized adaptations. Suitable for ages 6+

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If you can't beat them, join them! Build your own squirrel feeder while exploring the nine species that call Michigan home. Our biggest, groundhogs, are
even called weather predictors! Suitable for all ages

Join us for an exciting series just for preschoolers. Bring your munchkin (ages 3-6) to the nature center for a favorite story and related hands-on, nature-based activity. Events in the series take place on the first Friday of each month.
Please see receipt for important information and arrival details.

Please see receipt for important information and arrival details.
Uncover who's hootin' it up at night in Friendship Woods or at Independence Oaks. Learn about our nocturnal neighbors, dissect their diets and discover
their specialized adaptations. Suitable for ages 6+