Oakwoods Metropark

Join us to learn the incredible features that predators must have to survive. From the powerful jaws of the canines, to the piercing talons of the owls, discover the everyday challenges predators face. Please preregister, (734) 782-3956.

Like the squirrels in the woods, we have been busy hoarding too… crafting supplies that is. Come out and relax at our pinecone and acorn themed craft workshop. Get inspired by nature and join us to get crafty. Please preregister, (734) 782-3956.

In this month’s homeschool program, we will learn about animals and their home.  Join us to search for animal-made homes and structures. Dress for the weather. Please preregister, (734) 782-3956.

This monthly nature series, for young children, is themed from books by author Lois Ehlert. This month’s theme will be oodles of animals. We will get learn about the animal kingdom and begin to classify them. Ages 2-5. Please preregister, (734) 782-3956.

Join us each month to explore a new topic.  This month we will explore maple sugaring.  Learn about the history of maple sugaring, the process to make syrup and even get a taste of the sweet stuff too!  Ages 6 and up. Please preregister, (734) 782-3956.

It’s Groundhogs Day! Did he see his shadow?  What does that mean?  Join us for a look at the Groundhog and his legendary rise to weather-forecasting fame. Please preregister, (734) 782-3956.

Join us for a night hike and then we will gather around the bonfire for some S’mores to tell tales about animals, people and places from the area. We will also enjoy the tasty bon fire treat, s’mores. Dress for the weather. Please preregister, (734) 782-3956.

From beginner to expert, let’s get together, relax, knit, crochet, teach and learn. Have a cup of coffee, a treat or two and make some new friends. This is not a class on knitting or crocheting. This is a monthly gathering of people who love to knit and crochet and want to “share stitches.” Please preregister, (734) 782-3956.

Join us at the Nature Center for some wood-crafting fun. Learn about the tree species found in the Oak woods, then decorate a small, wooden disc (a tree cookie) with natural materials. So, come spend the afternoon crafting and chatting with us. Please preregister, (734) 782-3956.

Stop in anytime between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to learn about owls, owl pellets, and get your very own owl pellet dissection kit. We will help you work through the pellet to discover what the owl had for lunch, and we will attempt to put the skeleton of the animal back together.

Who dares venture out in the Winter-evening woods? We will! Join us for a leisurely guided hike through the beautiful Oak-woods. Winter is a great time to be out in our nature study area and learn what is out and about in the winter at night. Dress for the weather. Please preregister, (734) 782-3956.

What is a Dream Catcher? We will discover the legend of the Native American Dream Catcher through the stories, myths and legends that surround them; and then we will make our own dream catcher to take home. Please preregister, (734) 782-3956.

Take a guided hike through our Oak-woods to discover the beauty of Winter. Discover which critters are out-and-about by learning about tracks and other signs. Dress for the weather. Please preregister, (734) 782-3956.

In this month’s homeschool program, we will learn about maple sugaring!  We will talk about its history, the process of making syrup and you will get a taste of the sweet stuff too.  Please preregister, (734) 782-3956.

Come see the methods used to collect maple sap and learn how the maple tree helped sustain early Americans. Hear the Native American legend of how our First Nations discovered maple sugaring, how early Europeans collected sap to make syrup, and see a more modern method for developing the sweet stuff. We will tap a tree to finish off this fun, family program. Please preregister, (734) 782-3956. Time: 10 a.m. & 2 p.m.

This monthly nature series, for young children, is themed from books by author Lois Ehlert. This month’s theme is based off the “Feathers for Lunch” book.  We will look for the different birds found at Oakwoods Metroparks and talk about what you can see in your own backyard.  Ages 2-5. Dress for the weather. Please preregister, (734) 782-3956.

Join us each month to explore a new topic.  This month we will explore what life in a pond is like.  WE will talk about life in a vernal pool and grab the microscopes to see some of the cool critters we will be collecting. Dress for the weather. Ages 6 and up. Please preregister, (734) 782-3956.

Come see the methods used to collect maple sap and learn how the maple tree helped sustain early Americans. Hear the Native American legend of how our First Nations discovered maple sugaring, how early Europeans collected sap to make syrup, and see a more modern method for developing the sweet stuff. We will tap a tree to finish off this fun, family program. Please preregister, (734) 782-3956. Time: 10 a.m. & 2 p.m.

From beginner to expert, let’s get together, relax, knit, crochet, teach and learn. Have a cup of coffee, a treat or two and make some new friends. This is not a class on knitting or crocheting. This is a monthly gathering of people who love to knit and crochet and want to “share stitches.” Please preregister, (734) 782-3956.

Come see the methods used to collect maple sap and learn how the maple tree helped sustain early Americans. Hear the Native American legend of how our First Nations discovered maple sugaring, how early Europeans collected sap to make syrup, and see a more modern method for developing the sweet stuff. We will tap a tree to finish off this fun, family program. Please preregister, (734) 782-3956. Time: 10 a.m. & 2 p.m.

Come see the methods used to collect maple sap and learn how the maple tree helped sustain early Americans. Hear the Native American legend of how our First Nations discovered maple sugaring, how early Europeans collected sap to make syrup, and see a more modern method for developing the sweet stuff. We will tap a tree to finish off this fun, family program. Please preregister, (734) 782-3956. Time: 10 a.m. & 2 p.m.

Bog-sucker and Timberdoodle are just some of the names that refer to the quirky little bird known as the American Woodcock. Join us for a quick indoor overview of the Woodcock, followed by a trip outdoors to witness the calls and dance of the male. Dress for the weather and wear waterproof shoes. Please preregister, (734) 782-3956.

In this month’s homeschool program, we will learn about vernal pools and what makes them cool!  Join us to learn about life in a vernal pool through heading outside to see the ponds and collect some samples. We will get to see what cool critters we found under the microscopes.  Dress for the weather. Please preregister, (734) 782-3956.

Immerse yourself in the whimsical world of the Oakwoods Woodland Fairies. Discover the unique stories that make each of our fairies so special. Then create your very own fairy door to take home. Please preregister, (734) 782-3956.