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Eagles on Ice at Lake Erie Metropark Marshlands Museum in Brownstown

Christina Clark -
Learn where the Detroit River's waterfowl go and how they act during the frigid winter months. Registration required.
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Free fishing weekend in winter
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Ultimate Fishing Show at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi

Kari Zaffarano -
Browse the largest fishing expo in the U.S. for boats, tackle and more. Event cost: $12/adults, $5/children 6-14 Event times: 1-9 p.m. Thursday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday
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Winter Hike and Cookout at Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center in Shelby Township

Christina Clark -
Dress for the weather and hike a trail located through the land surrounding Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center, then have a winter cookout around the bonfire. Lunch is noon-1 p.m. and the hike follows. Preregistration is appreciated.  
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Animal Investigators at Red Oaks Nature Center in Madison Heights

Christina Clark -
Don some snowshoes and put on your thinking cap and see if you can identify various animal tracks and scat to piece together a mystery critter's story. Registration required.
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Nature

A Zoo in the Stars at the Wint Nature Center in Clarkston

Christina Clark -
The night sky is filled with constellations based on animals. Kick back in an inflatable planetarium and take a gander to see which ones show up in the winter skies over Michigan. Registration required.
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Nature

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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Nature

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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Nature

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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Nature

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 pahlj@ewashtenaw.org.
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Nature

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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Nature

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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Nature

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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