December 2019
O Tannenbaum
Are you planning on bringing a tree into your home and stringing it up with lights and glittery decorations? Ever wonder about how this tradition was started? Join us as we take on the origins of this holiday staple. Discover the reverence for evergreens across many cultures, and enjoy the beauty of our gaily decorated Christmas trees. You’ll get to make and take home a special ornament for your own tree. Please preregister, 734-426-8211.
Find out more »Santa Central
Santa Central is a Christmas tradition. Children can create some crafts, enjoy a hayride and snack, and share their wish list with Santa. Don’t stand in line at the mall; we have small groups with little wait to see the jolly guy. Program is geared toward young children. Advanced ticket sales at the Hudson Mills Metropark Office. Please preregister, (734) 426-8211.
Find out more »An ELF Christmas
Come be an elf with us and make this holiday experience your new family tradition. Besides a visit to see Santa (of course you know him!), spread some Christmas cheer by singing carols loudly with us for all to hear on a hayride, make paper cut-out snowflakes and other crafts in your favorite color for decorating, and enjoy a spaghetti dinner and candy for desert. And don’t leave without buying some real Maple syrup to take home! Fun for buddies of all ages- but especially fun if you’ve seen the movie. Please preregister, (734) 426-8211.
Find out more »January 2020
Cardboard Sled Creations
We’ll supply the cardboard and materials while you supply the creativity for this fun sledding program. Build your own creation to sit in, then take it to the hill to test gravity. If you get too cool, warm-up in the…
Find out more »Bird Feeder Fun
Discover which seeds and feeders attract different birds and how to identify these birds. Make yourself a simple birdfeeder to take home. Enjoy the birds from the comfort of your home as they visit your newly made feeder. Ages 6…
Find out more »Young Outdoor Explorers: Animal Signs
The last Saturday of each month is your 3 to 6-year old’s time to explore nature during our “Young Outdoor Explorers” program. This month, we’ll get outside to search for homes, signs and tracks of animals. Through hands-on exploration, your…
Find out more »February 2020
Neat-ure Crafts 101
Start your month with a spark of creativity. During this session, we’ll create a small, decorative coat hanger using twigs we gather. It’ll be a project you’ll be proud to display at home. If you have a craft you created…
Find out more »Nature Play: Snow Day
Looking for something fun and active to do with your three to four-year-old? Bring them out to this Nature Play! We’ll head out and paint the snow, look for animal signs and have other fun snow adventures. This outdoor program…
Find out more »Young Outdoor Explorers: Colors of Nature
The last Saturday of each month is your 3 to 6-year old’s time to explore nature during our “Young Outdoor Explorers” program. This month, we’ll get outside to search for colors as well as create colors in the snow. Through…
Find out more »March 2020
Journey to the Sugar Bush
Take a journey to the Sugar Bush and experience how maple syrup has been made over the years. Tap a tree, and then see the sap being boiled into syrup. There is no better way to finish out the cold…
Find out more »Journey to the Sugar Bush
Take a journey to the Sugar Bush and experience how maple syrup has been made over the years. Tap a tree, and then see the sap being boiled into syrup. There is no better way to finish out the cold…
Find out more »Journey to the Sugar Bush
Take a journey to the Sugar Bush and experience how maple syrup has been made over the years. Tap a tree, and then see the sap being boiled into syrup. There is no better way to finish out the cold…
Find out more »Journey to the Sugar Bush
Take a journey to the Sugar Bush and experience how maple syrup has been made over the years. Tap a tree, and then see the sap being boiled into syrup. There is no better way to finish out the cold…
Find out more »Journey to the Sugar Bush
Take a journey to the Sugar Bush and experience how maple syrup has been made over the years. Tap a tree, and then see the sap being boiled into syrup. There is no better way to finish out the cold…
Find out more »Journey to the Sugar Bush
Take a journey to the Sugar Bush and experience how maple syrup has been made over the years. Tap a tree, and then see the sap being boiled into syrup. There is no better way to finish out the cold…
Find out more »Journey to the Sugar Bush
Take a journey to the Sugar Bush and experience how maple syrup has been made over the years. Tap a tree, and then see the sap being boiled into syrup. There is no better way to finish out the cold…
Find out more »Journey to the Sugar Bush
Take a journey to the Sugar Bush and experience how maple syrup has been made over the years. Tap a tree, and then see the sap being boiled into syrup. There is no better way to finish out the cold…
Find out more »April 2020
Young Outdoor Explorers: A Frog’s Life
The last Saturday of each month is your 3 to 6-year old’s time to explore nature during our “Young Outdoor Explorers” program. This month, we’ll get outside to search and listen for frogs. Through hands-on exploration, your child will move…
Find out more »May 2020
Young Outdoor Explorers: Going Buggy
The last Saturday of each month is your 3 to 6-year old’s time to explore nature during our “Young Outdoor Explorers” program. This month, we’ll get outside to search and listen for bugs. Through hands-on exploration, your child will discover…
Find out more »June 2020
Young Outdoor Explorers: Fantastic Flowers
The last Saturday of each month is your 3 to 6-year old’s time to explore nature during our “Young Outdoor Explorers” program. This month, we’ll get outside to search for flowers. Through hands-on exploration, your child will discover why flowers…
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