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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
12
Fri
Clarkston Preschool Nature Program @ Wint Nature Center
Apr 12 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Clarkston Preschool Nature Program @ Wint Nature Center

Clarkston Preschool Nature Program

Clarkston Preschool Nature Program at Wint Nature Center (248-625-6473). Children ages 3-6 can enjoy nature fun as they increase their love for the outdoors. A naturalist will engage children with a story, nature talk and a related hands-on activity. Each child will make a craft to take home. A different seasonal theme each month. Cost is $5/child. Preregistration with payment required by calling 248-858-0916 weekdays or 248-625-6473. Hosted by Oakland County Parks and Recreation.

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
17
Wed
Wint Nature Center Homeschool Series @ Wint Nature Center 
Apr 17 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Wint Nature Center Homeschool Series @ Wint Nature Center 

Wint Nature Center Homeschool Series

Wint Nature Center Homeschool Series (248-625-6473) A new homeschool theme each month. Homeschool sessions are

adapted for two age groups: Ages 6-9 and ages 10-13. Cost is $10/child/session. Preregistration with payment is required by calling 248-858-0916 weekdays or register online. No on-site registration will be available. Sessions are designed as a drop-off program for youth. All students are welcome. Hosted by Oakland County Parks and Recreation.

May
10
Fri
Clarkston Preschool Nature Program @ Wint Nature Center
May 10 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Clarkston Preschool Nature Program @ Wint Nature Center

Clarkston Preschool Nature Program

Clarkston Preschool Nature Program at Wint Nature Center (248-625-6473). Children ages 3-6 can enjoy nature fun as they increase their love for the outdoors. A naturalist will engage children with a story, nature talk and a related hands-on activity. Each child will make a craft to take home. A different seasonal theme each month. Cost is $5/child. Preregistration with payment required by calling 248-858-0916 weekdays or 248-625-6473. Hosted by Oakland County Parks and Recreation.

May
15
Wed
Wint Nature Center Homeschool Series @ Wint Nature Center 
May 15 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Wint Nature Center Homeschool Series @ Wint Nature Center 

Wint Nature Center Homeschool Series

Wint Nature Center Homeschool Series (248-625-6473) A new homeschool theme each month. Homeschool sessions are

adapted for two age groups: Ages 6-9 and ages 10-13. Cost is $10/child/session. Preregistration with payment is required by calling 248-858-0916 weekdays or register online. No on-site registration will be available. Sessions are designed as a drop-off program for youth. All students are welcome. Hosted by Oakland County Parks and Recreation.

Jun
14
Fri
Clarkston Preschool Nature Program @ Wint Nature Center
Jun 14 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Clarkston Preschool Nature Program @ Wint Nature Center

Clarkston Preschool Nature Program

Clarkston Preschool Nature Program at Wint Nature Center (248-625-6473). Children ages 3-6 can enjoy nature fun as they increase their love for the outdoors. A naturalist will engage children with a story, nature talk and a related hands-on activity. Each child will make a craft to take home. A different seasonal theme each month. Cost is $5/child. Preregistration with payment required by calling 248-858-0916 weekdays or 248-625-6473. Hosted by Oakland County Parks and Recreation.

Jul
12
Fri
Clarkston Preschool Nature Program @ Wint Nature Center
Jul 12 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Clarkston Preschool Nature Program @ Wint Nature Center

Clarkston Preschool Nature Program

Clarkston Preschool Nature Program at Wint Nature Center (248-625-6473). Children ages 3-6 can enjoy nature fun as they increase their love for the outdoors. A naturalist will engage children with a story, nature talk and a related hands-on activity. Each child will make a craft to take home. A different seasonal theme each month. Cost is $5/child. Preregistration with payment required by calling 248-858-0916 weekdays or 248-625-6473. Hosted by Oakland County Parks and Recreation.