For additional information or to register for programs at the Nature Center of Oakwoods Metropark near Flat Rock, please call 734-782-3956.
JULY INTERPRETIVE EVENTS
“Wednesday Night Summer Series,” Wednesday, July 1 at 7 p.m., Nature Center. This new summer series features a different theme or animal every week! This week’s theme is forest homes. Fee: $3 per person. Pre-registration required.
“Wednesday Night Summer Series,” Wednesday, July 8 at 7 p.m., Nature Center. This week’s theme is reptiles. Fee: $3 per person. Pre-registration required.
“Tadpoles,” Saturday, July 11 at 10 a.m., Nature Center. For children age 2 to 5 years. Ms. Jennifer will focus on our national bird, the bald eagle. Fee: $4 per child. Pre-registration required.
“Nature NUTS,” Saturday, July 11 at 10 a.m., Nature Center. For children age 6 to 10 years. “Do Insects Bug You?” will be the topic. Fee: $4 per child. Pre-registration required.
“Butterfly Festival,” Saturday, July 11 from noon to 4 p.m., Nature Center. Celebrate the beautiful butterflies that grace our world. There are crafts for the kids and gardening tips for the whole family, plus live butterflies. Plus, learn how to create a butterfly sanctuary in your backyard. Fee: $3 per person. Pre-registration required.
“Homeschool Monday,” Monday, July 13 at 10 a.m., Nature Center. Homeschoolers will continue their study on wetlands. Fee: $3 per child. Pre-registration required.
“Wednesday Night Summer Series,” Wednesday, July 15 at 7 p.m., Nature Center. This month’s theme is owls. Fee: $3 per person. Pre-registration required.
“Day of the Dragon(flies),” Saturday, July 18 at 10 a.m., Nature Center. Walk into the realm of Oakwoods’ most ferocious hunter [of bugs]…the dragonfly. Fee: $2 per person. Pre-registration required.
“Critter Crafts for Kids,” Saturday, July 18 at 1 p.m., Nature Center. Enjoy all sorts of critter-themed crafts, with a little bit of learning thrown in. Fee: $3 per child. Pre-registration required.
“Wednesday Night Summer Series,” Wednesday, July 22 at 7 p.m., Nature Center. Brush up on trivia skills with “Nature Jeopardy.” Fee: $3 per person. Pre-registration required.
“Wetland Canoe Tours,” Saturday, July 25 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Nature Center. Learn about wetlands while paddling the 18-passenger, 34-foot Voyageur Canoe. Fee: $4 per person. Pre-registration required.
“Oakwoods After Hours,” Saturday, July 25 at 8 p.m., Nature Center. Discover what happens at Oakwoods in the evening. A fun family program! Fee: $3 per person. Pre-registration required.
“Wednesday Night Summer Series,” Wednesday, July 29 at 7 p.m., Nature Center. This week’s theme is “Astronomy 101.” Fee: $3 per person. Pre-registration required.
