Outdoor Discovery Center, 4214 56th St, Holland, MI 49423, USA

Discover nature using your senses at this family-friendly, open-house event for all ages! Explore a variety of interactive stations including animal encounters, nature observation, sounds, scents, and creative habitat-building activities. Participants are invited to move at their own pace and engage in the ways that work best for them - there is no required participation at […]

Have you ever wondered what an owl eats? Find out firsthand as you become a real bone detective! Extract bones from an owl pellet to discover what prey the owl consumed. Examine all kinds of bones up close and try to reassemble a skeleton! Suggested for ages 8 to 16. Guardians stay with the class. […]

Join us in this introductory class perfect for those curious about birding. You’ll learn identification techniques, basic terminology, how to use a guidebook and binoculars, and more before putting your knowledge into practice on a guided birding walk on our trails. Gain scientific skills as you learn how to contribute your findings to community science, […]

Enjoy a fun and relaxing afternoon while sipping on your favorite wine and following along to a guided painting session. No experience is necessary - just bring your enthusiasm and let our talented instructors lead you step by step through creating your very own masterpiece. Whether you're looking to try something new, enjoy an afternoon out […]

Enjoy a fun and relaxing afternoon while sipping on your favorite wine and following along to a guided painting session. No experience is necessary - just bring your enthusiasm and let our talented instructors lead you step by step through creating your very own masterpiece. Whether you're looking to try something new, enjoy an afternoon out […]

Enjoy a fun and relaxing afternoon while sipping on your favorite wine and following along to a guided painting session. No experience is necessary - just bring your enthusiasm and let our talented instructors lead you step by step through creating your very own masterpiece. Whether you're looking to try something new, enjoy an afternoon out […]

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 […]

Bring your little tykes out to discover the wonders of nature! In each fun-filled program, you and your child will have the chance to explore together. This spring, we’ll learn about trees and the animals that live in them, and investigate frogs and the habitats they call home.Suggested age range: 3-7 yoGuardians stay with the […]