| | | | 1 | 2 - Nature School
Nature School November 2, 2018 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm The purpose of Nature School is to introduce the wonders of the natural world to young children ages 3-6. Crafts, activities, games, books, songs, live animals, and outside exploration will be incorporated into their nature-based learning experience. Parents are encouraged to attend with their 4 to 6 year old - though not required. Parents or guardians are asked to attend with their 3 year old to help with bathroom use and transitioning into a group learning environment. Registration required Fee: $10 per child or $5 per child for members (per class) • | 3 - Nocturnal Nature
Nocturnal Nature November 3, 2018 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm What happens outside when you go to sleep? Some animals are just starting their day. Go on a night time hike with us and talk about the special skills animals need to stay awake all night. Please dress for the weather. We are partnering with the Holland Big Read for this night program to go along with the book Blackout by John Rocco. Registration required Fee: FREE - program sponsored by the Holland Big Read • |
| 4 | 5 - Nature for Tykes - Birds of Prey
Nature for Tykes - Birds of Prey November 5, 2018 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Have your little tyke learn more about nature. In each program, you and your little tyke will have the opportunity to explore together - learning about grasshoppers and butterflies, the amazing transformation of the seasons, or the unique features of raptors! Please dress for the weather. Registration required Fee: $4 per child, FREE to members • | 6 | 7 - Stroller Strut
Stroller Strut November 7, 2018 @ 9:00 am - 9:30 am Bring your little ones and join us for a walk on our beautiful, stroller-friendly trails. Walks will be led by one of our naturalists who will help us observe plants and animals along the way. You can even bring a friend to chat with as we enjoy the outdoors. No registration necessary Fee: FREE • | 8 - Migratory 5K T-shirt Pickup - CANCELLED
Migratory 5K T-shirt Pickup - CANCELLED November 8, 2018 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Run Participants will be able to pick up their t-shirts Thursday. • | 9 - VoLes Volunteer League
VoLes Volunteer League November 9, 2018 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm Our Volunteer League is a service club for for teens to experience what it takes to maintain a natural area and captive wildlife; and to gain insight to the ODC mission of educating people about the importance of nature. This program is designed for 12 to 18 year olds who will work with ODC staff on a variety of indoor and outdoor tasks. We might spend time improving the nature preserve by removing invasive species, cleaning up animal enclosures, or a number of other projects that further our goal of connecting people with nature. It’s also a great way to earn those community service volunteer hours! VoLes club meetings are scheduled for one Friday and one Saturday of each month, for a total of six meetings per session. Spring, Summer and Fall sessions are available, no prior experience or participation required to sign up. There is no fee for this activity, however a signed Behavior Guidelines Agreement and Photo/Liability Release Form are required. Registration required - email jennifer@outdoordiscovery.org Schedule available at https://outdoordiscovery.org/voles/ Fall Session: Friday, September 14, 3:30 - 5:30 pm
Saturday, September 29, 1 - 4 pm (River Clean-up)
Friday, October 5, 3:30 - 5:30 pm
Saturday, October 20, 1 - 3 pm
Friday, November 9, 3:30 - 5:30 pm
Saturday, November 17, 1 - 3 pm • | 10 - Migratory 5k Fun Run
Migratory 5k Fun Run November 10, 2018 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am If you are looking for a unique run, the Outdoor Discovery Center is a great place to visit. The run will be approximately 3.1 miles and take place throughout our trail system. It will end with water, Biggby Holland south side coffee and hot chocolate, Crane's Pie Pantry Restaurant & Winery cider donuts, and fruit from the Hamilton Food Center. There will also be an opportunity for a picture with one of our live birds of prey. A special thanks goes to our head sponsors Blue Cross Blue Shield, JR Automation Technologies LLC, and Lakeshore Family Chiropractic for making this run possible. Sorry, dogs are not permitted on this run. Registration required Fee: $30 per person T-shirt size not guaranteed after October 19.
Check-in as early as 9 am • |
| 11 | 12 - Hungry, Hungry Serpents
Hungry, Hungry Serpents November 12, 2018 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm What do snakes eat? Because they are carnivores, their diet consists of animals like toads, worms, and mice! Come to the Visitors Center to see these awesome predators in action. Registration is not required, but appreciated Fee: FREE - On the Border Gives Back to ODC
On the Border Gives Back to ODC November 12, 2018 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Take your family and friends to eat at On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina on Monday, November 12. Show this certificate to have 20% of the sales donated to the Outdoor Discovery Center. • • | 13 | 14 | 15 - Women in Nature - Greenery Workshop
Women in Nature - Greenery Workshop November 15, 2018 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Women in Nature is a program series designed to motivate women to be more healthy, active and passionate about the natural world surrounding them. In order to do so we are offering various program experiences. Make your own wall decoration or table arrangement and leave the mess behind. We'll provide fresh greens and other natural materials; bring your own gardening gloves, wire frames, ribbons, or accessories, if you wish to use them. Registration is required Fee: $10 per person • | 16 - Nature School
Nature School November 16, 2018 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm The purpose of Nature School is to introduce the wonders of the natural world to young children ages 3-6. Crafts, activities, games, books, songs, live animals, and outside exploration will be incorporated into their nature-based learning experience. Parents are encouraged to attend with their 4 to 6 year old - though not required. Parents or guardians are asked to attend with their 3 year old to help with bathroom use and transitioning into a group learning environment. Registration required Fee: $10 per child or $5 per child for members (per class) • | 17 - Pints & Planting
Pints & Planting November 17, 2018 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm As a part of our ongoing partnership with Saugatuck Brewing Company, we will be planting trees in the area we have expanded Imagination Forest into. We have recently added some trails and numerous natural play structures, the only feature missing is trees. We hope you'll join us for a few hours to plant some large and small trees in the new Eldean Family Nature Play Park! As a token of our thanks, all volunteers (21 and older) will receive a $1.00 pint coupon that can be redeemed at Saugatuck Brewing Company. Registration is not required, but appreciated. Program location: ODC Nature Preserve 4214 56th Street, Holland, MI 49423 - VoLes Volunteer League
VoLes Volunteer League November 17, 2018 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Our Volunteer League is a service club for for teens to experience what it takes to maintain a natural area and captive wildlife; and to gain insight to the ODC mission of educating people about the importance of nature. This program is designed for 12 to 18 year olds who will work with ODC staff on a variety of indoor and outdoor tasks. We might spend time improving the nature preserve by removing invasive species, cleaning up animal enclosures, or a number of other projects that further our goal of connecting people with nature. It’s also a great way to earn those community service volunteer hours! VoLes club meetings are scheduled for one Friday and one Saturday of each month, for a total of six meetings per session. Spring, Summer and Fall sessions are available, no prior experience or participation required to sign up. There is no fee for this activity, however a signed Behavior Guidelines Agreement and Photo/Liability Release Form are required. Registration required - email jennifer@outdoordiscovery.org Schedule available at https://outdoordiscovery.org/voles/ Fall Session: Friday, September 14, 3:30 - 5:30 pm
Saturday, September 29, 1 - 4 pm (River Clean-up)
Friday, October 5, 3:30 - 5:30 pm
Saturday, October 20, 1 - 3 pm
Friday, November 9, 3:30 - 5:30 pm
Saturday, November 17, 1 - 3 pm • • |
| 18 | 19 | 20 - Explore a Story
Explore a Story November 20, 2018 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am It’s time to round up the little ones and come out to the ODC for Explore a Story! We’ll be introducing kids to the outdoors through books and outdoor adventures. We’ll read stories, take hikes, meet animals, and have lots of fun. Dress for the weather because we’ll be heading outside to see what the world has in store for us! Registration is not required, but appreciated Fee: $4 per child, FREE to members • | 21 | 22 - ODC Network Office and Visitor Center Closed
ODC Network Office and Visitor Center Closed November 22, 2018 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm • | 23 - ODC Network Office and Visitor Center Closed
ODC Network Office and Visitor Center Closed November 23, 2018 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm • | 24 |
| 25 | 26 | 27 - Giving Tuesday - Holiday Decorating Party
Giving Tuesday - Holiday Decorating Party November 27, 2018 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Our Giving Tuesday initiative this year is to raise money to further our mission of connecting people with land and nature. Time spent outdoors helps with the overall mental and physical health of everyone. Helping us further our mission will ensure we can provide these benefits for all. On Giving Tuesday we will have a day for people to volunteer by helping us decorate the Visitor's Center for the holiday season. Cookies and hot cocoa will be provided for our helpers and we'd love to make this a #GivingTuesday experience for all ages. If you would like to donate to help further our mission you can do so on our Facebook site, on our website, or stop by on that day to donate in person! Registration appreciated • | 28 | 29 - Greenery Workshop
Greenery Workshop November 29, 2018 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Make your own wall decoration or table arrangement and leave the mess behind. We'll provide fresh greens and other natural materials; bring your own gardening gloves, wreath frames, ribbons, or accessories, if you wish to use them. Registration required Fee: $10 per person, $5 to members - Lighting Up Holland Energy Park
Lighting Up Holland Energy Park November 29, 2018 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Join us at Holland Energy Park for hot chocolate and cookies to view the holiday lights on the HEP trail. Take a walk with your hot chocolate around the trail and take in the winter views at night. Outdoor Discovery Center will also be there with snowshoes (weather permitting) and fun activities for the family. No registration necessary More information • • | 30 | |
