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Great Blue Heron Fest at Holland Ponds in Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center in Shelby Township

May 04 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Photo credit: iStock/Siraphol

Location

Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center

4101 River Bends Drive

Shelby Township, MI 48316

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Description

Meet at Holland Ponds to visit the Great Blue Herons. Enjoy free all-ages guided hikes, activities and educational stations.

Event cost: Free

Event time: Noon-2 p.m. May 4, 2024

Additional Information

Contact Phone: 586-731-5100

Website: https://www.shelbytwp.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/25297/15?toggle=allupcoming&sortn=EName&npage=5&sortd=asc

Age recommendation: Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Preschool, Teens, Tweens

Neighborhood: Macomb County

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