Royal Oak nature events

Giant Silk Moths of Michigan

Saturday, Jun 1 2:00p

Sterling Heights Nature Center, Sterling Heights

The nets are back on the trees thanks to Chris Snitgen, and in them are caterpillars from our area...

Grassland Birds Hike

Saturday, Jun 1 8:00a

Orion Oaks County Park, Lake Orion

Take a guided walk into a 90-acre grassland habitat at Orion Oaks to see some special bird species...

Dig into Science: Ants-er This! at the Michigan Science Center

Saturday, Jun 22 12:00p

Michigan Science Center, Detroit

June 22-23, 2013 Caves! Bugs! Animals! Oh Mi-Sci!. Learn about one of Earth’s smallest dirt movers – the ant...

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.

Play Day

Monday, Jun 10 9:30a

Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve, Rochester

Anyone who has participated in our Four Feet Down the Trail programs is invited for a fun morning in the park. We'll have activities, reunite with our favorite instructors and meet new friends...

Observatory Open Hours

Friday, May 31 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...

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...

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...

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...

Survival & Camping Weekend

Friday, Jul 26 10:30a

Huntington Woods Community Center, Huntington Woods

Ages: 11-14 (boys & girls-separate tents) Location: Pontiac Lake Recreation Area, Waterford Instructor: Chad O’Kulich & certified guides If you are looking for adventure, survival skills, fun, & a...

Nature at Night

Friday, Jun 7 7:30p

Red Oaks Nature Center, Madison Heights

Enjoy a live animal presentation by the Organization for Bat Conservation. Afterwards, take a walk on the trail to see bats and other nocturnal animals.

Planetarium: Michigan Sky Tonight

Sunday, May 26 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...

Four Feet Down the Trail

Monday, Jun 3 9:30a

Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve, Rochester

This popular program is designed to be a special time for preschoolers ages 2-4 and their parent, grandparent or caregiver...

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...

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.....

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