Outdoor Discovery Center

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4214 56th St
Holland, MI United States Get Directions

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  • 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 […]

  • MaplePalooza (at ODC)

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

    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 […]

  • Field Journals & Phenology (at ODC)

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

    In this program, participants will use field journals to observe and record phenology, or seasonal changes in the natural world. They will learn how to note visible changes in the landscape, such as plant growth, flowering times, and bird movement. The program focuses on careful observation and documentation, helping participants build skills in recording environmental […]

    Free

  • Birding for Beginners (at ODC)

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

    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 through our grounds. Gain scientific skills as you learn how to contribute your findings to citizen science, […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

    $6

  • Nature for Tykes – Habitats (at ODC)

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

    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 […]

    $6

  • Unplugged Workshop

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

    Join us Wednesday, March 4, from 8:30am – 12:00pm for a dynamic, hands-on workshop with Adam Bienenstock and Scott Sampson, two leading voices in nature-based communities, learning, and play. Together, they will inspire participants to rethink how we connect children and families with the natural world in our developed spaces, drawing on research-backed insights, practical […]