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Ages 7 and up can take a ride on the 34-foot Voyageur canoe at Stony Creek Metropark. Learn how trade affected history, enjoy seeing wildlife, and get a little exercise during this evening program. Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m. the day before the program.
Event cost: $5/person
Event times: 7-9:30...
Explore part of the Winn Loop trail with Master Naturalist, Doug Jackson at Eddy Discovery Center. Meet at the lower parking lot. Participants will caravan to the Winn Loop parking lot to begin the leisurely one hour hike.
Event cost: $2/person, $5/family
Event time: 2-3:30 p.m. June 8, 2025
Enjoy a free fishing day as part of the Department of Natural Resources Free Fishing Weekend, where fishing licenses are not required. Bait and fishing poles will be provided, while supplies last. Parents/chaperones must accompany children at all times. For all ages.Â
Event cost: Free
Event time: 9 a.m.-noon June 7,...
Come out to Eddy Discovery Center to take part in a 2-mile round-trip hike through a variety of habitat and glacial formations down the Waterloo-Pinckney Trail to an active purple martin colony on Spring Lake. Join Master Naturalist, Doug Jackson as he guides you to his private martin colony,...
Come out to Crosswinds Marsh for a fun painting event led by an amateur artist. Paints and canvas will be provided. For all ages. Parents must accompany children at all times. Advanced online registration required.
Event cost: $15 ($5/person and $10/supply fee)
Event time: 6-7:30 p.m. May 16, 2025
