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Earth Day Cleanup at Lake St. Clair Metropark in Harrison Township

Christina Clark -
Meet at the Nature Center at Lake St. Clair Metropark to pick up tools, safety equipment and area assignments to clean up the park in celebration of Earth Day. Snacks and water will be provided. For ages 6 and up. Pre-registration required by 4 p.m. April 20. Event cost: Free Event...
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Gearing Up for Earth Day at the Sterling Heights Nature Center

Christina Clark -
Learn how to start a composting garden, try eco crafts and join in a parachute game at noon.
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The Call of the Wild at Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center in Shelby Township

Christina Clark -
Gather 'round the campfire and listen for the croaks, chirps and flutters of the spring critters. Have a marshmallow, too. Ages 4-plus.
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My Own Tornado! at Lost Lake Nature Preserve in Oakland Township

Christina Clark -
Explore some of nature's most violent storms and make a replica to take home. Registration required.
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Sounds of the Night at Stony Creek Metropark Nature Center in Shelby Township

Christina Clark -
Take a walk in the park and search for nocturnal frogs owls, woodcock birds and more. Registration required.
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Super Seeds at Matthaei Botanical Gardens in Ann Arbor

Christina Clark -
Dissect flower and fruits to learn how seeds are made, taste-test a few edible seeds and plant one to take home, too.
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Antler Amble at Bloomer Park in Rochester Hills

Christina Clark -
This time of year, white-tailed deer shed their antlers. Learn why and trek through the woods to see if you can find a few. Ages 7-plus. Register by April 4.
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Reptiles vs. Amphibians at the Sterling Heights Library

Christina Clark -
These two classes of cold-blooded creatures go head-to-head. Learn about each and decide which is your favorite. Registration required.
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Spring Science Fun at the Shelby Township Library 

Christina Clark -
Elementary-aged kids take on STEM challenges and spring-y science experiments. Registration required.
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Spring Into Belle Isle Family Day on Belle Isle in Detroit 

Christina Clark -
Spring is in the air! Celebrate the incoming season on Belle Isle. They’re offering crafts, a road rally and all of the fun facilities on the Isle today.
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Spring Waterfowl Tour at the Eddy Discovery Center in Chelsea

leannez -
Join expert birder Gary Siegrist for an opportunity to see and identify the many ducks and other waterfowl that migrate north every spring. Following a short introduction, we will drive to nearby lakes and ponds to view these beautiful birds using binoculars and a spotting scope. Bring your own...
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Edible Plants Foraging Walk at the Eddy Discovery Center in Chelsea

leannez -
Celebrate Earth Day as we join Rachel Misfud from Will Forage for Food on a walk to look for edible, medicinal and otherwise useful plants and mushrooms that are ready for harvest. The walk will be leisurely, but participants need to be able to handle uneven, shrubby or muddy...
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