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Evening Lantern Tours
After a hayride, a lantern-bearing guide will lead you through the dark, pumpkin-lit woods to encounter various characters and uncanny situations. This tour showcases Michigan’s legends and local history. Advance ticket purchase only, (734) 782-3956.
Find out more »Evening Lantern Tours
After a hayride, a lantern-bearing guide will lead you through the dark, pumpkin-lit woods to encounter various characters and uncanny situations. This tour showcases Michigan’s legends and local history. Advance ticket purchase only, (734) 782-3956.
Find out more »Tadpoles
Tadpoles is a nature series for children ages 2-5. Each month features a different nature-related theme. Please preregister, (734) 782-3956.
Find out more »Explorer’s Club
Explorer's Club is a nature series for children ages 6 and up. Each month features a different nature-related theme. Please preregister, (734) 782-3956.
Find out more »Native Seed Collection – Oakwoods Metropark
Come out and lend a helping hand by collecting native seed. The collected seed will be used to restore ecosystems within Oakwoods Metropark. If you have empty milk jugs or paper bags, please bring them. We will meet at the Equestrian Staging Area parking lot (look for the Metroparks vehicle and flag). Volunteers receive free day entry to the park, just let the toll booth attendant know you are at the park for a volunteer workday.
Find out more »Owl Festival
Join us as we celebrate everything owl. Owl festival features owl pellet dissection, games, crafts, owl presentations and several owl prowls. Come out for an evening that highlights these awesome nocturnal neighbors. Please preregister, (734) 782-3956.
Find out more »Animal I.D.: Great Horned Owl
Bring the family out for an in-depth look at some of our local wildlife. Each month we will focus on a different critter. Please preregister, (734) 782-3956.
Find out more »Evening Owl Prowls
Learn about the habits and habitats of these extraordinary birds. After an indoor presentation, we’ll head out on the trails and see if we can lure in a Screech Owl or two with recorded calls! Please preregister, (734) 782-3956.
Find out more »The Beaver: Nature’s Engineers
This once abundant mammal in our area is slowly making its way back. Evidence of their handy work is evident in many parts of the region. Join us for a look at this industrious critter. Please preregister, (734) 782-3956.
Find out more »Evening Owl Prowls
Learn about the habits and habitats of these extraordinary birds. After an indoor presentation, we’ll head out on the trails and see if we can lure in a Screech Owl or two with recorded calls! Please preregister, (734) 782-3956.
Find out more »Evening Owl Prowls
Learn about the habits and habitats of these extraordinary birds. After an indoor presentation, we’ll head out on the trails and see if we can lure in a Screech Owl or two with recorded calls! Please preregister, (734) 782-3956.
Find out more »Tadpoles
Tadpoles is a nature series for children ages 2-5. Each month features a different nature-related theme. Please preregister, (734) 782-3956.
Find out more »Explorer’s Club
Explorer's Club is a nature series for children ages 6 and up. Each month features a different nature-related theme. Please preregister, (734) 782-3956.
Find out more »Legends of the Oakwoods Fairy Doors
Immerse yourself in the whimsical world of the Oakwoods Woodland Fairies. Discover the unique stories that make each of them so special. Then create your very own fairy door to take home. If you have a hot glue gun, please bring it along to ensure there are enough for everyone. Please preregister, (734) 782-3956.
Find out more »Animal I.D.: Red Fox
Immerse yourself in the whimsical world of the Oakwoods Woodland Fairies. Discover the unique stories that make each of them so special. Then create your very own fairy door to take home. If you have a hot glue gun, please bring it along to ensure there are enough for everyone. Please preregister, (734) 782-3956.
Find out more »Bittersweet Wreaths
Join us as we turn an invasive plant into a beautiful decorative wreath to hang on your door just in time for the holidays. Please preregister, (734) 782-3956.
Find out more »Winter Solstice Walk
Learn about the myths and cultural folklore surrounding the Winter Solstice. Make a special keepsake to take home. Please preregister, (734) 782-3956.
Find out more »Winter Birds
Join us for a look at our winter bird buddies. See who is around this time of year, where they came from and how they survive the winter season. Please preregister, (734) 782-3956.
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