oakland county
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Meteors & More at Addison Oaks
Meteors & More at Addison Oaks August 12, 2023, 8:00pm Bring a blanket and join Oakland County Parks and the Oakland Astronomy Club for Perseid meteor shower viewing. Free family-friendly activities from 8-10 p.m. will include glow golf, nature walks led by an OCP naturalist, kids crafts and coloring table, free glow bracelets and glow fairy hair for kids, samples of astronaut ice cream, s’mores around the fire and popcorn to enjoy during the meteor shower. At 9 p.m., enjoy a 30-minute presentation by Oakland Astronomy Club volunteers followed by the opportunity to share the club’s telescopes to view Saturn, the Andromeda Galaxy and star cluster in the night sky.…
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Puddle Jumpers at Independence Oaks
Puddle Jumpers at Independence Oaks August 11, 2023, 10:30am-11:15am Children ages 3-6 can enjoy nature fun as they increase their love for the great outdoors. A naturalist will engage children with a story, nature talk and related activity. Each child will also receive a craft kit to take and make at home. August’s topic is Fossils. Cost is $4/child. Preregistration with payment required by calling 248-858-0916 weekdays or 248-625-6473 during open nature center hours. Independence Oaks County Park, 9501 Sashabaw Road, Clarkston, MI 48348. For more info https://www.oakgov.com/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/1577/763
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Grandparents Day Camp at Independence Oaks
Grandparents Day Camp Saturday, August 19, 2023, 2-4 p.m. Calling all grandparents and grandkids! Join us for a fun day of learning about butterflies and moths. How are they different? How are they alike? What butterflies are in your backyard? We will be answering these questions and more. Plan on a short hike and a make and take craft. All ages welcome. $5/person Independence Oaks County Park, 9501 Sashabaw Road, Clarkston, MI 48348. Call 248-625-6473 for registration. https://www.oakgov.com/community/oakland-county-parks/parks-trails/independence-oaks/wint-nature-center
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Bat Chat at Independence Oaks
Bat Chat Saturday, August 26, 2023, 7-8:30 p.m. Search for nightlife during an evening stroll along the trails at Independence Oaks County Park. Listen for bats using the Echometer Touch by Wildlife Acoustics, which translates the echolocation calls into a range that humans can hear. Bring bug spray and your questions about bats. Dress for the outdoors. Pre-registration with payment required. $5/person Independence Oaks County Park, 9501 Sashabaw Road, Clarkston, MI 48348. Call 248-625-6473 for registration. https://www.oakgov.com/community/oakland-county-parks/parks-trails/independence-oaks/wint-nature-center
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Homeschool Series Aquatic Insects
Aquatic Insects Red Oaks August 10, 2023 & Wint August 16, 2023 Giant water bugs, water scorpions, whirligig beetles and water bears, oh my! There is a whole world of activity just below the surface ready for our exploration. Be ready to get your hands wet as we explore these micro- and macro-habitats. Red Oaks Nature Center is located 30300 Hales St. in Madison Heights. https://www.oakgov.com/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/873/763?backlist=%2fcommunity%2foakland-county-parks%2fparks-trails%2fred-oaks%2fred-oaks-nature-center%2f-fsiteid-1 Wint Nature Center, located in Independence Oaks County Park, 9501 Sashabaw Road in Clarkston https://www.oakgov.com/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/875/763?backlist=%2fcommunity%2foakland-county-parks%2fparks-trails%2findependence-oaks%2fwint-nature-center%2f-fsiteid-1
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Night Hike and Campfire Owl Prowl at Spencer Park
Night Hike and Campfire – Owl Prowl at Spencer Park 3701 John R Rochester, MI 48307 Take a guided hike through Spencer Park as we call for owls and listen to the sounds of nature. We will wrap up with s’mores over a campfire. This program takes place at 7:30pm on Thursday, August 24, 2023. Cost is only $7 per person. Click https://www.eventbrite.com/e/night-hike-campfire-owl-prowl-tickets-676238988017?aff=oddtdtcreator to register.
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Fishing for Beginners Spencer Park
Fishing for Beginners from Rochester Hills Outdoor Engagement at Thelma Spencer Park 3701 John R Road Rochester Hills, MI 48307. Learn the basics of fishing, the common types of fish, local fishing regulations, general safety, and even catch a few fish of your own at our Fishing for Beginners program at 10am on Wednesday, Aug. 16 at Spencer Park. All materials will be provided. Program suitable for ages 8+. Cost is only $8 per person. Click https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fishing-for-beginners-tickets-676207523907?aff=oddtdtcreator to register.
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Van Hoosen Farm Camp Dates August 2023
Rochester Hills Parks and Museum Program Van Hoosen Farm Camp offered on the following dates: August 9, 2023 at 10:00 AM August 16, 2023 at 10:00 AM Starts at $40.00. Please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/o/rochester-hills-museum-31205740733 -or- call 248-656-4663 for further details.
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Stream Science Thursdays August 2023
Rochester Hills Parks and Museum Program Stream Science 2023 Thursdays in August 2023, with the following time options: 10:00am – 12:00pm 1:00pm – 4:00pm Visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stream-science-2023-tickets-646099640417?aff=ebdsoporgprofile for further details or call 248-656-4663 or rhmuseum@rochesterhills.org.
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Rochester Hills Museum Exhibits & Tours
Rochester Hills Museum Exhibits & Tours: Friday-(8/11/2023) from 12:00pm – 3:00pm Saturday-(8/12/2023) from 12:00pm – 3:00pm For more details: Visit: https://www.rochesterhills.org/departments/parks_and_natural_resources/museum/museum_programs/programs.php / call: 248-656-4663 / email: rhmuseum@rochesterhills.org
