Choose from two nature centers:

Lewis E. Wint Nature Center at Independence Oaks County Park

Lyon Oaks Nature Center at Lyon Oaks County Park

Also see:

• Field Trips
• Sample Programs
• Nature Education Resources
• StarLab
• Scout Leader Resources

Celebrate Earth Day every day. Join forces with the National Wildlife Federation and Oakland County Parks by incorporating "Green Hour" activities into your daily routine. See www.greenhour.org for more ideas.

• Look for shooting stars.
• Play shadow games on a sunny day.
• Go for a Bug-Hike.Draw the insects you find.
• Take a walk and find things shaped like a circle.
• Play tag outside.
• Watch the sunset.
• Hike and look for things that are pink.
  Put out seeds for the birds. Count how many come to eat in one hour.
• Hike and make up a song about what you see.
  On your walk imitate animals you see.
• Hop like a rabbit!
• Soar like a bird!
• Climb a tree. Fly a kite. Go for a bike ride.
• Hike and make up silly names for the plants and animals you see.