Royal Oak nature events

National Trails Day - Stewardship Event

Saturday, Jun 1 9:00a

Maybury State Park, Northville

Join the Friends of Maybury and park staff to work on the trails at Maybury in support of National Trails Day...

Canoeing/Kayaking 202

Saturday, May 25 10:00a

Proud Lake Recreation Area, Commerce

Did you enjoy our introductory course on canoeing and kayaking? Are you already experienced but looking for a fun canoe or kayak trip with a new group of people? Do you want to go for a canoe trip ...

Make it at the Mill: Birdhouse

Saturday, Jun 29 1:00p

Nankin Mills Nature Center, Westland

Learn to recognize some of the native songbirds you may see in your backyard and create a birdhouse for the cavity-nesting birds such as bluebirds, chickadees and wrens. Tools and kits are provided...

Canoeing/Kayaking 101

Sunday, Jun 2 6:00p

Proud Lake Recreation Area, Commerce

Join us for a free introduction to Canoeing and Kayaking at Heavner Canoe Rental in Proud Lake Recreation Area...

Spring Campfire Family Night

Friday, Jun 7 7:30p

Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve, Rochester

Got cabin fever? Come to Dinosaur Hill for some All Ages family fun...snacks provided! $5/3 member, family max $15/12. Friday, June 7th--Are You There ET? It's Me.....

Mustard Pull

Saturday, Jun 8 9:00a

Bald Mountain State Recreation Area, Auburn Hills

Join our efforts to keep Bald Mountain Recreation Area s nice woodlands from being taken over by garlic mustard _ a non-native invasive plant...

Observatory-Solar Observation

Sunday, Jun 2 1:00p

Cranbrook Institute of Science, Bloomfield Hills

The observatory is open every Friday/Saturday from 8:30 - 10pm during daylight savings and 7:30 - 10pm during standard time, weather permitting...

Live Bat Program

Saturday, May 25 12:30p

Cranbrook Institute of Science, Bloomfield Hills

See this award-winning LIVE bat program that explores the fascinating world of bats, how to attract them, and much more...

Observatory Open Hours

Saturday, May 25 8:30p

Cranbrook Institute of Science, Bloomfield Hills

The observatory is open every Friday/Saturday from 8:30 - 10pm during daylight savings and 7:30 - 10pm during standard time, weather permitting...

Friday Family Night Campfires

Friday, Jun 7 7:30p

Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve, Rochester

Are You There ET? It's Me... Learn about space while we look at signs of the more unique projects underway to monitor the universe for signs of extraterrestrial life.

First Saturday Hike - June Beginning Birding

Saturday, Jun 1 11:00a

Maybury State Park, Northville

The Friends of Maybury is hosting monthly hikes for all to attend...

Planetarium: Michigan Sky Tonight

Saturday, May 25 1:30p

Cranbrook Institute of Science, Bloomfield Hills

What will I see when I go outside tonight? What s happening at Saturn? What are the latest hot topics in Astronomy? Michigan Sky Tonight is a live-narrated program about what s happening in the cur...

Me and My Grown Up

Thursday, Jun 13 1:00p

Nankin Mills Nature Center, Westland

Join us on the first or second Thursday of the month from 1:00 _ 2:00 p.m. for a special program designed for 4 and 5 year_old nature explorers with an adult companion...