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Middle and high school students are invited to join animal experts from Bowers School Farm on Thursday, April 19 at 6:30 p.m. to gain hands-on experience caring for weeks-old baby goats. Participants will learn the typical health and development of goats, and pet and feed the babies.
Registration is limited...
Reconnect with nature and celebrate Earth Day at this family event. Participants will learn about recycling, plants and pollution with a series of activities and games. Dress for the weather. Ages 5-plus. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Event cost: $8/members, $10/non-members
Event time: 1:30-2:45 p.m. April 23, 2022
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
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On Thursday, April 12 at 6:30 p.m., middle and high school students are invited to create a miniature tropical environment with Mason Jars, pebbles, soil, moss, and miniatures. All materials supplied.
Registration is required and limited to 20. Visit ropl.org/events or call the Youth Reference Desk at 248-246-3725 to sign-up...
Leadership and community service are qualities that some of the top colleges are looking for and they play a vital factor for prestigious high school student’s recognitions like The National Honor Society (NHS) and Coca-Cola Scholarship, too. Being a leader can benefit a student not only in high school...
Enjoy hands-on interactions with a sloth, a tamandua, an armadillo and other unusual animals brought to you by the Creature Conservancy. Learn about their habits, characteristics and how they survive in their native land. Advanced registration required.
Event cost: $2/person, $5/family
Event time: 2-3 p.m. June 9, 2024
Do you love Dungeons and Dragons? Or are you simply curious but have never played before? On Thursday, March 22 at 6:30 p.m., middle and high school students are invited to come to the library and join other players on an adventure.
Registration is limited to 20. Visit ropl.org or...
In honor of Earth Day and in celebration of the Detroit River, the Belle Isle Conservancy has elevated the annual Spring Cleanup into a week-long event and will be working as part of the Detroit River Coalition in a joint mission to protect, preserve and celebrate the Detroit River....
