REGISTER HERE Join us for our monthly programs to discuss and experience the wonderful organisms and places found in Michigan! We will discuss topics that are relevant to the animals, plants, seasons, and history of this great state. Each session, participants will receive a unique…

REGISTER HERE Bring the outdoors to your classroom! This teacher workshop will explore both Project WILD K-12 and Project Learning Tree Explore Your Environment K-8 Curriculum guides. Discover ready-to-use lessons, creative activities, and outdoor learning strategies that connect students to the natural world. Participants will…

REGISTER HERE Enjoy an outing with your family at the special Kensington Mother’s Day weekend walk. We’ll take an hour-long guided stroll through the Kensington Nature Area while discovering the budding spring wildflowers, the chattering birds, and the other changes of the season. Share the…

Get your yard and garden ready for the season with native plants, trees, and shrubs. All plants for sale are Michigan native genotypes, which means they are more likely to thrive in our area and will be more beneficial to local wildlife.The Annual Native Plant…

Get your yard and garden ready for the season with native flowers, trees, and shrubs. All plants for sale are Michigan native genotypes, which means they are more likely to thrive in our area and will be more beneficial to local wildlife.The Annual Native Plant…

REGISTER HERE Did you know that bats are one of the largest orders of mammals in the world? Come sit by the bonfire as we discuss all about bats and their role in our ecosystem. We might even see or hear a few!What to Expect:The…

REGISTER HERE There are many different myths and legends associated with the Full Moon. Join us as we learn a little about our closest, natural satellite; and explore how and why there are so many unique names associated with each full moon.What to Expect:This program…

REGISTER HERE Join us on a learning adventure to become an Agricultural Field Scout! Receive your AgBadge guide which will lead you through an exciting exploration of agriculture – what you eat, wear, and use every day. Throughout your journey, you will have the opportunity…

4.15.2026 By Erin Parker, Interpretive Services Supervisor Spring arrives in fits and starts, but one clear sign that the season has changed, regardless of the temperature, is the soundscape of any outdoor adventure! From frogs and toads to the songs of birds, wildlife tells us…

4.8.2026 By Stephanie Kozak, Park Interpreter Spring has sprung, everyone! The first day of spring has officially passed, the weather is getting warmer, spring holidays are upon us, and many of us are feeling that familiar spring fever. Like many of you, my spring fever…