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Oakland County Moms Calendar of Metro Detroit Spring Events

Mar
30
Sat
Kensington Metropark Maple’s Sweet Story @ Kensington Metropark
Mar 30 @ 11:00 am – 3:30 pm
Kensington Metropark Maple’s Sweet Story @ Kensington Metropark

Kensington Metropark Maple’s Sweet Story

Kensington Metropark Maple’s Sweet Story – Take a guided walk through the farm’s Sugar Bush. Learn how

to pick the right maple tree, then watch how maple trees are tapped and sap is collected. Stop by the French and Native American camps to hear and see how these techniques have changed through the years. Then visit the Sugar Shack to see and smell the sap being boiled down into maple sugar. Real maple sugar products will be available for purchase. All ages. $3 per child / Adults $5. Pre-registration is required online or by calling 810-227-8910. A Metroparks daily or annual vehicle pass is required to enter any Metropark. Permits are on sale NOW. You can pick one up at metroparks.com OR visit your local Metropark today.

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Maybury Farm Making Maple Syrup Tours 
Mar 30 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Maybury Farm Making Maple Syrup Tours 

Maybury Farm Making Maple Syrup Tours

Maybury Farm Making Maple Syrup Tours – 50165 Eight Mile approximately 1 ¼ miles west of Beck, Northville Twp, MI 48167. Take a hayride to the Maple tree grove, tap the trees, bring sap back to evaporator and watch how maple syrup is made. Your family will not only see all of the steps in producing maple syrup but they will also take part in the process. Maple syrup and maple syrup products for purchase in the General Store in the Welcome Center. Dress warmly and boots are a must. Call 248-374-0200 for cost info and registration info. Pre-registration not required. Some tickets will be sold at the door. Hosted by Northville Community Foundation.

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Mar
31
Sun
Maybury Farm Making Maple Syrup Tours 
Mar 31 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Maybury Farm Making Maple Syrup Tours 

Maybury Farm Making Maple Syrup Tours

Maybury Farm Making Maple Syrup Tours – 50165 Eight Mile approximately 1 ¼ miles west of Beck, Northville Twp, MI 48167. Take a hayride to the Maple tree grove, tap the trees, bring sap back to evaporator and watch how maple syrup is made. Your family will not only see all of the steps in producing maple syrup but they will also take part in the process. Maple syrup and maple syrup products for purchase in the General Store in the Welcome Center. Dress warmly and boots are a must. Call 248-374-0200 for cost info and registration info. Pre-registration not required. Some tickets will be sold at the door. Hosted by Northville Community Foundation.

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Apr
5
Fri
Stony Creek Nighttime Nature @ Stony Creek Metropark 
Apr 5 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Stony Creek Nighttime Nature @ Stony Creek Metropark 

Stony Creek Nighttime Nature

Stony Creek Nighttime Nature at Stony Creek Metropark – Stony Creek Metropark – (586-781-4242,

metroparks.com). A short presentation from a naturalist followed by an evening out on a nature walk. Ages 8+. $5 per person. Pre-registration is required online or by calling 586-781-9113. A Metroparks daily or annual vehicle pass is required to enter any Metropark. You can purchase an annual pass HERE.

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Apr
13
Sat
Bloomer Park Sap to Syrup Pancake Breakfast @ Bloomer Park
Apr 13 @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Bloomer Park Sap to Syrup Pancake Breakfast @ Bloomer Park

Bloomer Park Sap to Syrup Pancake Breakfast

Bloomer Park Sap to Syrup Pancake Breakfast – (3 time slots available). Visit Bloomer Park and our Sugar Bush to see an old-fashioned sap-to-syrup boiling operation. We will be making syrup from trees tapped right here in Rochester Hills. Sample some real maple syrup and enjoy a pancake breakfast complete with sausage, juice and coffee. Pre-registration is required. All ages welcome, children 2 and under are free. Tickets are limited so purchase yours early. Purchase tickets at rochesterhills.org. or at eventbrite.

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Apr
18
Thu
West Bloomfield Earth Day Celebration @ West Bloomfield Twp Recreation Activities Center
Apr 18 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
West Bloomfield Earth Day Celebration @ West Bloomfield Twp Recreation Activities Center

West Bloomfield Earth Day Celebration

West Bloomfield Earth Day Celebration – Come explore the Outdoor Natural Play Area and celebrate our

Earth with many activities including: Craft, live animals, free tree seedlings (while supplies last), guided nature hike, vendors, and more. This is a FREE event or $5/person if you partake in the Guided Hike. Proceeds benefit the Nature Room. This program will be indoors and outdoors so please dress for weather. Pre-registration required. Pre-register here. Hosted by WB Parks.

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Apr
20
Sat
Bowers Farm Earth Day Celebration @ Bowers School Farm
Apr 20 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Bowers Farm Earth Day Celebration @ Bowers School Farm

Bowers Farm Earth Day Celebration

Bowers Farm Earth Day Celebration – Bowers School Farm (248-341-6475, schoolfarm.org)

Farm animal visits, garden activities, recycled crafts, composting demos, kids maker space, and more. Take part in a service project by signing up. Hosted by Bowers School Farm.

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Detroit Zoo GreenFest @ Detroit Zoo
Apr 20 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Detroit Zoo GreenFest @ Detroit Zoo

Detroit Zoo GreenFest

Detroit Zoo GreenFest – The Zoo-wide experience includes demonstrations by the Detroit Zoological Society’s Green Team, conservation education, citizen science projects and exhibits by local conservation groups. Enjoy Green Education stations, animal habitat chats, green food trucks, live music and more. GreenFest is FREE with zoo admission. For more info, visit detroitzoo.org.

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Stony Creek Nature Arts & Crafts @ Stony Creek Metropark 
Apr 20 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Stony Creek Nature Arts & Crafts @ Stony Creek Metropark 

Stony Creek Nature Arts & Crafts

Stony Creek Nature Arts & Crafts at Stony Creek Metropark – (586-781-4242, metroparks.com)

Get inspired as you learn how to paint, build, or create new items from upcycled and/or natural materials. Snacks and beverages provided. All tools & materials provided. Ages 16+. $8 per person. Pre-registration is required online or by calling 586-781-9113.

Waterford Earth Day Celebration @ Drayton Plains Nature Center
Apr 20 @ 10:30 am
Waterford Earth Day Celebration @ Drayton Plains Nature Center

Waterford Earth Day Celebration

Waterford Earth Day Celebration & Nature Hikes – at 10:30a & 1:30p. FREE guided nature hikes and FREE indoor crafts from 11:30a-1:30p. At Drayton Plains Nature Center (248-674-5441) Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Pre registration required. Questions? 248-674-5441. Hosted by Waterford Parks and Recreation.

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