Spring Eggstravaganza
Birds, Insects, Amphibians—oh my! Come out to LSNC for a morning of investigating the many animals that lay eggs. Hunt for eggs in the woods and fields by following clues, solving riddles, or using GPS devices. Meet our birds of…
Drop-in Owl Pellet Dissecting Day
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. The staff will help you work through the pellet to discover what the owl had for…
National Astronomy Day
Camping out and not ready to end the night? Having a sleepover for the kids and ran out of ideas? We’re so excited for National Astronomy Day that we’re celebrating a week early! Learn how to read a constellation map…
Egg-celent Adventure
We’ll celebrate the upcoming nesting season by exploring wild bird nests and eggs. Examine the materials of a real bird nest and explore how wild bird eggs compare to the familiar chicken egg. We’ll have crafts and story time for…
Junior Naturalists Club
Enrich your child's natural curiosity and encourage outdoor exploration through this hands-on nature discovery program. Children explore a different nature theme each month. They will touch, smell, hear, and see many aspects of the natural world! Register in advance at…
American Woodcock Walk
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…
American Woodcock Walk
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…
Redford Model Railroad Club Open House
Come on out to the Redford Model Railroad Club for their open house! View various phases of continuous layout construction as well as a variety of locomotives, cars and advertising train and more! This is a FREE event, but donations…
Explorer’s Club: Frogs & Toads
Come on out to Oakwoods Nature Center and take a journey outside to hike for Spring frogs and toads. Learn how to identify frogs and toads, what makes them special and more. Dress for the weather. Ages 6 and up.…