That’s not a typo you see, this Sunday is all about the “Superb Owls” of Michigan! Celebrate today by learning all about Michigan’s amazing owl species. Dissect an owl pellet, make owl themed crafts, then go for a walk on our trails in search of our resident park owls. After our walk, there will be a presentation on how to interact with and keep owls safe in wild spaces, as well as how to provide […]
Date(s): 04/12/2025 – 04/12/2025 Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Overview: HOOT HOOT HOORAY! It’s time for Owl Fest! Enjoy a day of free owl activities and crafts that are fun for all ages. Join us for a guided hike for a chance to view our resident Great Horned Owls through spotting scopes and visit the interactive owl displays inside the Nature Center. For extra owl fun, register for the Live Owl Presentation throughout the event […]
Welcome to Outstanding Owls! Join us at Main | Detroit Public Library for a fun and educational event all about these fascinating creatures. Listen to owl stories read by a DPL Librarian and then the Huron-Clinton Metro Parks, will help us explore “wide-eyed owls” with all their neat features, from hooked beaks to silent wings to oh-so-sharp talons, through movement, artifacts and taxidermy. We’ll also listen to the sounds of Michigan owls and try to mimic them! […]
Owls are calling, and we’re excited to get outside and explore the changing season. Designed for families with younger children, we’ll learn about Michigan’s owls and other nocturnal creatures, head out on the trail for a short listening walk, and then return to the nature center to do a craft and owl activities. While we can never guarantee owls on our outdoor hikes, we can promise a lot of fun! What to Expect: This program […]
Date(s): 11/07/2025 – 11/07/2025 Time: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Overview: Hear everything about the owls that call Michigan home in this special after-hours program. Take a guided hike through the trails as we call and listen for the Great Horned and Eastern Screech owls. Warm up by the fire back at the Nature Center after we search for our nocturnal friends. What to Expect: This program starts indoors, ends outside. The time, approximately 75 minutes, […]
A family-friendly evening of curiosity, community and owl-inspired exploration. Image Source
Date(s): 11/21/2025 – 11/21/2025 Time: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Overview: Hear everything about the owls that call Michigan home in this special after-hours program. Take a guided hike through the trails as we call and listen for the Great Horned and Eastern Screech owls. Warm up by the fire back at the Nature Center after we search for our nocturnal friends. What to Expect: This program starts indoors, ends outside. The time, approximately 75 minutes, […]