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 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 […]
Explore nature after dark in a hike inspired by Leigh Ann Henion’s book, Night Magic. Radar Hill Hiking Club and the Outdoor Discovery Center invite you to experience the night, as it reveals unique sights and sounds. The hike will highlight ways in which wildlife depends on natural darkness and how artificial light can disrupt […]
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 staff on a variety of indoor and outdoor tasks at the ODC, DeGraaf Nature Center, […]
Animals have amazing ways of surviving in their environments, from icy winters to hot summers and everything in between. Through special body features, behaviors, and habitats, animals adapt to meet the challenges of their world. Join us to explore the fascinating ways animals adapt to survive, with hands-on activities and outdoor exploration. This drop-off program is […]
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 […]
Bring your little tykes out to discover the wonders of nature! Each program is a hands-on experience that will spark curiosity and create unforgettable memories for both you and your child! This spring we will be learning about habitats, animal babies, and how we can use our senses to explore nature. For ages 7 and under. Guardians […]
