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Owls Prowl at the Sterling Heights Nature Center 

Christina Clark -
Take a nighttime hike around the nature center to see and learn about these magnificent, nocturnal birds of prey.
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Winter Adventure Hike at Indian Springs Metropark in White Lake

Christina Clark -
Kids ages 8 and up are welcome to go on a winter woodland hike to learn how different animals survive the changing seasons.
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MLK Day of Service at Barton Nature Area in Ann Arbor 

Christina Clark -
Use your day off to do some good for the community and help clean up the Barton Nature Area. Warm clothes and closed-toe shoes are a must. Registration required. Event cost: Free Event time: 1-3 p.m. Jan. 17, 2022
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Fireside Storytime at Independence Lake County Park in Whitmore Lake

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Sit beside the indoor fireplace and enjoy refreshments, while reading winter books. Storytime with a naturalist at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Registration begins December 15, 2017. Register online at parksonline.ewashtenaw.org. For more information contact Julie Pahl at [email protected].
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Holiday Break Events at Cranbrook Institute of Science in Bloomfield Hills

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Cranbrook Institute of Science is the place to be this holiday break with our STEM Holiday event, expanded hours at exploreLAB and reduced pricing to Chocolate! STEM Holiday unravels the mysteries of light and color and explores the inner workings of science, technology, engineering and math, Dec. 26-30 from 1...
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MiSci After Dark at the Michigan Science Center

Stacey Winconek -
Head to the Michigan Science Center for an adults-only event with different themes each time. Upcoming themes are: Sept. 20: Star Trek Oct. 18: Zombie Apocalypse Nov. 15: Winter is Coming Dec. 20: Robots
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Sacred Plants at the Matthaei Botanical Gardens in Ann Arbor

Christina Clark -
Explore plants and learn how they fit into cultures and myths around the world. Kids activities too. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday; closed holidays (open Jan. 1).
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Woodland Wonderland at the Matthaei Botanical Gardens in Ann Arbor

Christina Clark -
Kids learn how nature affects the winter season and explore wintertime foliage by making a sachet. Ages 6-10. Registration required.
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Owl Prowl at Maybury State Park in Northville

Kari Zaffarano -
Go on a night hike to prowl for owls. Enjoy a bonfire with s'mores afterwards. Meet at Maybury State Park trailhead building. Registration required.
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FX Family Xperience: Computer Coding at the Michigan Science Center in Detroit

Christina Clark -
Little scientists gather for an afternoon of science fun – this month, it's exploring the world of computer coding.
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Winter Solstice Walk at Oakwoods Metropark in New Boston

Christina Clark -
Stroll the nature center and learn local myths and legends about the winter solstice. After, make a keepsake to take home.
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Dinosaur Discovery Day at the U-M Museum of Natural History

Stacey Winconek -
Pint-sized paleontologists get a whole day focused on dinosaurs, including a fossil dig and paleontology chats.
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