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Nature Interpretive Programs

A wide variety of interpretive programs, field trip opportunities and stewardship events for all ages are offered at various Oakland County Parks and facilities. Scroll down the page for a full listing of all upcoming Interpretive Programs.

Find more info here: Independence Oaks/Wint Nature Center, Red Oaks Nature Center

 Nature Education Program Schedule Spring 2013

SCHOOL GROUPS AND SCOUT PROGRAMS
Group leaders and Scouters can choose from a variety of options.   Group program info.

SEASONAL PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Click to see Fall 2012 Nature Education Program Schedule or scroll down for all interpretive program opportunities.

NATURAL RESOURCES EDUCATION
Special programs are offered throughout the year which provide opportunities for the community to participate in ongoing stewardship efforts.  Programs take place at the Oakland County Parks as well as other locations in Southeast Michigan. More information can be found at the Michigan Stewardship Network web site.


Title
Location
Event Date
Category
Description
Independence Oaks Nature Center; 6/1/2013 10:00:00 AMScout & Youth Group Programs
Brownie--Bug Legacy. The Wint Nature Center offers Badge Days fulfilling all requirements necessary for badges. Sessions are held on Saturdays and run from 10 a.m. - noon or 2 - 4 p.m.  Space is limited and some badges fill quickly.  Pre-registration is mandatory. Call for details: 248-625-6473. No refund after registration/payment has been received.
Orion Oaks Park/Day Use; 6/15/2013 8:00:00 AMStewardship Events
Free wood chips pick-up days scheduled throughout the year at the Clarkston Road lot. Bring shovels or pitchforks, wheelbarrows, buckets, etc. 2013 dates: April 27; May 18; June 15; Sept. 14 and Oct. 12. No July or August dates.
If bringing a trailer, please bring a tarp.
Orion Oaks Park/Day Use; 9/14/2013 8:00:00 AMStewardship Events
Free wood chips pick-up days scheduled throughout the year at the Clarkston Road lot. Bring shovels or pitchforks, wheelbarrows, buckets, etc. 2013 dates: April 27; May 18; June 15; Sept. 14 and Oct. 12. No July or August dates.
If bringing a trailer, please bring a tarp.
Rose Township Hall in Holly; 9/14/2013 10:00:00 AMHorticulture Events
Explore the threats of black swallow-wort invasive species on your land at this free workshop.  The Headwaters Cluster’s leadership team of professional land managers from Oakland County Parks, Six Rivers Regional Land Conservancy, and Michigan Nature Association will present landowners with information on identification, life cycle, and treatment methods for the Swallow-Wort. It will take place indoors and outdoors at Rose Township Hall, 9080 Mason Street in Holly. Please RSVP to Heather Huffstutler of Six Rivers Regional Land Conservancy at 248-760-7766 or hhuffstutler@sixriversrlc.org.
Orion Oaks Park/Day Use; 10/12/2013 8:00:00 AMStewardship Events
Free wood chips pick-up days scheduled throughout the year at the Clarkston Road lot. Bring shovels or pitchforks, wheelbarrows, buckets, etc. 2013 dates: April 27; May 18; June 15; Sept. 14 and Oct. 12. No July or August dates. If bringing a trailer, please bring a tarp.
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