Register for a free personal, naturalist-guided nature hike. Participants will learn about seasonal topics while getting some exercise and enjoying the great outdoors. No Pets. Time slots are available on a first-come, first served basis. Park entry fee applies at the Wint Nature Center.
Please see receipt for important information and arrival details.

Please see receipt for important information and arrival details.
Register for a free personal, naturalist-guided nature hike. Participants will learn about seasonal topics while getting some exercise and enjoying the great outdoors. No Pets. Time slots are available on a first-come, first served basis.

Water is all around us, literally! We'll learn about animals that call our local waterways home, conduct water experiments, and make an aqua-themed craft.

Kids head to the nature center for 3 mornings of fun, learning and adventure. Over this 3 day camp we will discover more about the habitats and the animals that call them home. Each day we will have an interactive talk, a hike, activities and more.

What are the differences between butterflies and moths? Why do Monarch caterpillars eat milkweed? Get the answers to these questions and more while also making a caterpillar craft. Suitable for ages 5 and up.

Try your hand at grinding apples and pressing cider. Bring a pre-washed, light-colored T-shirt to decorate with apple prints. An ASL Interpreter will be provided.

Join us in the field to discover the beauty of nature while learning about local endangered plant and animal species. Learn how to practice appreciation of nature through nature journaling and how you can be an advocate for wildlife and Nature Conservation.

Net some macro invertebrates living in our waterways to see them up close and personal and learn about how biologists use their presence to determine water quality.

Grandparents, grab your grandkids and celebrate Grandparents Day! Find out what happens after the sun goes down in this exciting program about Michigan's nocturnal animals. Discover what it takes to be noctural and learn how we know the animals are here. Enjoy making a craft together to light up your nights.

Search for nightlife during an evening stroll through the trails at Red Oaks County Park. Listen for bats using the Echometer Touch by Wildlife Acoustics, which translates the echolocation calls into a range that humans can hear. Bring bug spray and your questions about bats! Dress for the outdoors.

Search the nightlife during an evening stroll through the trails at Independence Oaks County Park. Listen for bats using the Echometer Touch by Wildlife Acoustics, which translates the echolocation calls into a range that humans can hear. Bring bug spray and your questions about bats! Dress for the outdoors.

Chair yoga offers adults of all ages an accessible way to enhance balance and flexibility, reduce stress and maintain an active lifestyle. Join a certified yoga instructor to learn simple ways to strengthen and improve your physical and mental wellbeing. Bring a friend or make new ones in this easy and fun class. Water will be provided or bring your own water bottle. Program will be held indoors. Appropriate for adults.

Join us for an immersive drumming experience to celebrate the arrival of Fall and connect with the natural rhythms of the season. No experience necessary. This unique event invites participants of all ages to join in the collective joy of creating harmonious beats, fostering a sense of community and tapping into the spirit of the fall equinox. Dress for the weather.