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Check Out Cool Summer Activities at the Troy Nature Center

 

(TROY, MI) – In addition to its special programming offering fun ways to explore the world around us, the Nature Center offers several activities families are sure to enjoy:

 

Spring Scavenger Hunt:  Pick up a scavenger hunt form at the front desk of the Nature Center to add some fun to your hike and return it completed for a prize.  This is designed for ages 3-adult.  The “hunts” are available during regular business hours for $2 each. Choose from a forest, wetland/pond, meadow or general hunt.

 

Take a Peek at the Pond:  Use one of our nets to looks for animals living in the pond. Register for this event, which takes place on Tuesday, July 1 (Activity# 337858A) and July 22 (Activity# 337858B) from 10-11 am. This event is for ages 3 to adult and costs $3 per person.

 

What’s Hiding Under That Log:  Hike into the forest in search of logs and the invertebrate animals living underneath them. Explore using magnifiers and bug boxes. This event takes place Thursday, July 31 from 10-11 am and cost $3 per person. Best for ages 3 to adult. Register with Activity# 337859A.

 

Critter Crunch – It’s Feeding Time:  Get up-close and personal with the live reptiles and amphibians at the Nature Center during feeding time! Space is limited for this event so register quickly with Activity# 337860A. Event will take place Friday, July 25 from 10-11 am. The activity is best for those between 5-adult. Fee is $3 per person.

 

Those interested in these programs can register in person, online, or at the door (if space is available). Adults are free with paid child registration and must remain with child during the program.

 

The Nature Center is located at 6685 Coolidge Highway in Troy.  Regular business hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm and Sunday, 12 noon - 5 pm.  For more details see www.troymi.gov or call 248.524.3567.

 

 

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