Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve winter events and programs

Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve in Rochester Hills offers Sixteen acres of woods, meadow and stream, professional staff, small groups, and an award winning nature center. Dinosaur Hills Nature Preserve also offers events and activities for adults, children and families.

Here is a list of the winter events and programs at the Dinosaur Nature Preserve in Rochester Hills, Michigan

For Adults
Yoga, Naturally – Explore the world of yoga surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature (you’ll be warm inside Dinosaur Hills nature center, with a wall of windows looking directly into the wooded preserve). Basic Hatha class; dress in comfortable clothing and bring mat and any props you like to use. OK for beginners as well. Wednesdays from 7:30-8:30 am; 6 week session begins 2/1.

For Families
Winter/Spring Campfires – Friday evening family fun for all ages. Campfires begin at 7:30 pm; the first 2 will take place indoors by candlelight, the remainder will be outdoors at the campfire. All involve stories, projects, crafts, snacks, and more. Come to one, a few, or all. Dr. Seuss by Lamplight on 2/10; Maple Campfire Cook-out on 3/16; Wild West Night! on 4/20; Mad Science Magic and Marshmallows on 5/11; Singing Insects on 6/1

Maple Madness! – Help celebrate maple sugar season in Michigan by attending Maple Madness days. Unique, hands-on activities appropriate for families with children of all ages. Sessions are from noon-1:30 pm. Tap that Tree on 2/28; Tap ‘n Take on 2/18; Sweet Treats on 3/10.  

For Kids
TriceraTots Theatre Presents… – a special time for ages 2-6 with a parent or caregiver. Favorite puppet friends return to the nature center to tell more stories and lead to new adventures. Look for lots of fun with Autumn the Owl, Relish the Racoon, Buzz the Bee and the rest of the gang. Sundays from 11:00-noon; performances followed by a walk, craft, or related activity.
Hugs & Hearts - 2/12
The Lucky Shamrock – 3/18
Hey, Hey It's Earth Day - 4/22
Spring is Abuzz - 5/20

Let’s Get Going – 3’s, 4’s & 5’s will explore the world of nature through fun games, hands on activities, crafts, and outdoor adventures. Includes a snack. Sign up for a series or individual classes. Thursdays from 9:30-11:00; Let’s Go Country Skiing on 1/26; Let’s Go See Our Shadow on 2/16; Let’s Go Find Spring on 3/22.
 
Wild Things Wednesdays – children in grades 1-5 meet on Wednesdays from 4:30-6:00 pm. to get outside and “go wild”. Construct winter forts, play survival games, launch snowballs with our giant slingshot, try snowshoeing, and have an all around awesome time.  1/25 – 2/29.

Easter Event: Bunnies and Awesome Egg Dyeing
Meet a real bunny close-up while we learn all about these wonderful animals. Then we will try our hand at dyeing eggs using unique and creative techniques. We will have pots of many different colors to try and you’ll see how the dyes were made. We will then decorate our own special treat to finish out this really fun and very unique program. 3/31 1p-3p.

Planetarium Presents: Mission to Saturn
Saturn is at its brightest. Indoors we will have our super cool planetarium set up where we will go “under the dome” to see some of the amazing images and findings from the Cassini Mission to Saturn. Outdoors, we will have telescopes set-up so that you can Friday, April 13th 7:00-9:30 P.M. $7/5 members, family max $25/18 $6/5 members, family max $24/20 Sunday, April 29th 1:00-2:30 PM.

Inside the Hive and The Buzz About Bees
This program IS the bees knees! We’ll discover the incredible world of honey bees as we peek into Dinosaur Hill’s own hive, try on real bee-keeping gear and see how honey is extracted from hives. We’ll find out about different types of honey and get some tasty $6/5 members, family max $24/20 Sunday, April 29th 1:00-2:30 PM.

Dinosaurs Adventure!
We’ll open up our ever popular dinosaur dig to search for bones...learn all about the world of dinosaurs...look at life size dino bones...and even have a dinosaur themed snack. If your child is a “dinosaur buff” then this is the program you’ve been looking for! Fee: $5/3 members family max $20/15 Sunday, May 6th 1:00-2:30 PM.

Family Fishing Adventure!
We’ll be joined by members of Trout Unlimited when we meet over at the Municipal Park pond to explore fishing. The younger kids will learn the basics of casting and fishing while older children and adults will learn basic fly tying and learn how to fly cast. This is a fun program that will be great for all ages. Fee: $5/3 members family max $20/12 Saturday, May 12th 10-11:30 AM.

Dinosaur Nature Preserve programs require registration.

Dinosaur Nature Preserve also offers birthday parties. Click here for more info on birthday party packages at Dinosaur Hill.

Fore more information:
Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve
333 North Hill Circle
Rochester, Michigan 48307
248-656-0999
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