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Paint a Duck Decoy at Lake Erie Metropark in Brownstown

Christina Clark -
Paint a replica of a vintage decoy duck and learn a bit about the area's duck hunting heritage, too. Registration required.
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Professor Ray’s Everyday Science: Mind Over Matter at the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum

Stacey Winconek -
This science guy entertains and educates about the three states of matter and more.
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FX: Family Xperience: Robot Shop at the Michigan Science Center

Stacey Winconek -
Delve into the world of robots through a variety of family-friendly activities.
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November at Night at Lake St. Clair Metropark

Stacey Winconek -
Hike the nature trails to see what kind of critters appear after the sun sets.
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Thanksgiving Appreciation Day at all 13 Huron-Clinton Metroparks

Kari Zaffarano -
All 13 Huron-Clinton Metroparks offer free admission on Thanksgiving Day. Bring the family to enjoy the trails and amenities. Times vary.
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Thanksgiving for Nature at the Farmington Hills Nature Center

Christina Clark -
Take a self-guided scavenger hunt through the trails to look for clues and reasons why it's good to be thankful this season. Drop off your completed scavenger hunt and earn a prize. All ages welcome. Registration required. Event cost: $3 Event times: 1-3 p.m.
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Tiny Turkey Trot at Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve in Rochester

Christina Clark -
Gather 'round the campfire to learn a bit about turkeys and test your outdoor skills on an adventure course, which is full of games, challenges and prizes along the course. Registration required.
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1,001 Inventions at the Michigan Science Center in Detroit

Christina Clark -
This exhibit chronicles "a golden age of innovation" in 60 displays, short films, science shows, workshops and more. Museum hours are as follows: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday-Friday 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday
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First Friday: Whales from the Age of the Dinosaurs at the Longway Planetarium in Flint

Christina Clark -
Giant, toothless bony fish dominated the seas for over 100 million years, and like modern baleen whales, these ancient fishes subsisted on plankton, and other tiny creatures, called suspension feeding. Once thought to have been a short-lived evolutionary failure, new research suggests that these giant suspension-feeding fish existed for a...
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Nature Play at Lake St. Clair Metropark in Harrison Township

Christina Clark -
Kids will learn about how the world works through play and imagination at this outdoor event. Ages 3-6. Registration required.
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Creature Encounters at The Creature Conservancy in Ann Arbor

Christina Clark -
Meet featured creatures Tulip and Maybelline, the red kangaroos; plus the alligators, porcupines and other critters.
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Wild Over Wednesday at the Outdoor Adventure Center in Detroit

Christina Clark -
Pint-sized city dwellers can explore "up north, downtown" free of charge.
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