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Red Oaks Nature Center
248-585-0100
redoakspark@oakgov.com
Madison Heights, MI 48071
Events
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Morning Munchkins Preschool Program
03/07/2025 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Red Oaks Nature Center
Register online for Nature Center programs
- Fall and Winter Nature Education Program Schedule
- Wellness in the Parks Program Schedule
- Homeschool Curriculum Flyer
- Preschool Nature Programs Flyer
- Virtual Take and Learn Field Trips
- Nature Center Field Trips Flyer
- Wild Birthday Parties Flyer
- StarLab
Holiday Hours
The nature center will be closed on the following days:
- Thursday, Nov. 28
- Friday, Nov. 29
- Monday, Dec. 23
- Tuesday, Dec. 24
- Wednesday, Dec. 25
- Monday, Dec. 30
- Tuesday, Dec. 31
- Wednesday, Jan. 1
About
Red Oaks Nature Center is nestled in 37-acre Friendship Woods, which offers an outdoor component for family nature programs. The center’s interior includes native live animals, displays and classroom space. A 1.3-mile paved trail is used for programs and local residents to hike, bike and walk. The sensory trail features a storybook trail. Year-round educational programs presented by park naturalists are available to the public. American Sign Language interpreters are available during specific programs as noted on the Nature Education Program Schedule. Braille is included on the animal displays. Specialized nature programs include in person and virtual field trips, naturalist-led hikes and Wild Birthday Parties. Community Outreach Programs include nature presentations and nature information and touch tables. StarLab inflatable planetarium can be booked either at the nature center or as an outreach program.
Activities
- Hike
- Nature Center