MaplePalooza is the celebration of the completion of our 20th season making syrup in the VanRaalte Farm Sugarbush! We invite adults to join us for a fun evening of live entertainment, great food, maple-inspired beverages, and some other sweet activities. We’re happy to welcome back the Tiki O’Riley Irish Band as the evening’s entertainment. The […]
Knee-high Naturalists introduces the wonders of the natural world to young children. Crafts, activities, books, snacks, live animals, and outside exploration will be incorporated into their nature-based learning experience. Parents can drop off their 4-6 year old or stay with the class. Parents or guardians are asked to attend with their 3 year old to […]
Have you ever wondered what an owl eats? Find out first hand as you become a real forensic scientist and extract bones from an owl pellet to discover the prey consumed. Examine all sorts of bones up close and try to reassemble a skeleton!Suggested for ages 8 to 16.Guardians stay with the class.Registration required.Fee: FREE […]
This camp is for kids crazy about wildlife. They will study a variety of animals and plants native to Michigan and the habitats where they live at the Outdoor Discovery Center. We will discover animals both caught in the wild and from the Center's ambassador animal program.Please bring a water bottle and a light snack.For […]
Does your little one like to look for bugs and play in the mud? Would they like to explore for the day and discover what lives here at the Outdoor Discovery Center? In this camp we will do all that and more! We will spend our time inside and outside listening to stories, meeting ambassador […]
Explore the nature preserve with a naturalist in search of two bird species most people don’t get the chance to see: American Woodcock and Wilson’s Snipe. Dress in dark clothing and be prepared to be outside the entire time. Flashlights are welcome. Meet at the Visitors Center for a brief introduction before going outside.For ages […]
Does your little one like to look for bugs and play in the mud? Would they like to explore for the day and discover what lives here at the Outdoor Discovery Center? In this camp we will do all that and more! We will spend our time inside and outside listening to stories, meeting ambassador […]
This camp is for kids crazy about wildlife. They will study a variety of animals and plants native to Michigan and the habitats where they live at the Outdoor Discovery Center. We will discover animals both caught in the wild and from the Center's ambassador animal program.Please bring a water bottle and a light snack.For […]
