• Environmental Book Club

    Join us for a collaborative discussion during our next environmental book club! We will be reading Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer Copies of the book will be available for checkout at Herrick District Library one month prior to meeting, while supplies last. Digital and audio versions are also available on Libby and Hoopla. This […]

  • Explore a Story (at ODC)

    Outdoor Discovery Center 4214 56th St, Holland, MI, United States

    It’s time to round up the little ones and come out to the Outdoor Discovery Center 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, this program is outdoors.For ages 1-7.Guardians stay with […]

  • Knee-high Naturalists (at Dragonflies)

    Dragonflies Discovery Preschool 30 152nd Ave, Holland, MI, United States

    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 help […]

  • Mist-netting for Birds (at Silver Creek)

    Birding Programs

    Learn all about the world of birds during a morning of mist-netting and bird banding. Stay for a few minutes or a few hours. No prior knowledge is necessary and all ages are welcome. Depending on their abilities, participants may be able to help retrieve birds from nets, band birds, record vital information about birds […]

  • Lake Macatawa Cleanup (Dunton Park)

    Community Cleanups

    Help keep Lake Macatawa clean! We'll meet at the Dunton Park boat launch. Depending on the group size, there may be a crew on the shores of the lake and another in kayaks in the lake. We ask that only experienced kayakers sign up for a kayak.  Anyone under 16 years old must be with an […]

    Free
  • VoLes Volunteer League (at Dunton Park)

    Community Cleanups

    April 25th VoLes volunteers will assist with the Lake Macatawa Clean-Up at Howard B. Dunton Park. Our Volunteer League (nicknamed "VoLes") is a service club for teens to experience what it takes to maintain a natural area and captive wildlife. This program is designed for 12 to 18 year olds who will work with ODC Network […]

  • Woodland Wildflower Walk (at Sanctuary Woods)

    Visit Sanctuary Woods to explore the sights and sounds of spring. This time of year brings migrating birds, beautiful wildflowers, and active mammals. We will hike the lower loop of this amazing dune ecosystem to see what animals and plants are ready for spring. For ages 8 and up.Guardians stay with the classRegistration is not required, […]

  • Knee-high Naturalists (at ODC)

    Outdoor Discovery Center 4214 56th St, Holland, MI, United States

    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 help […]

    $10