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CHOOSE FROM TWO NATURE CENTERS
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LEWIS E. WINT NATURE CENTER
at Independence Oaks County Park

9501 Sashabaw Road
(2 1/2 miles north of I-75 -- Exit 89)
248.625.6473

 

Hours:
Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.;  Sundays & holidays Noon - 5 p.m. (closed Christmas Day)

  • Nature center with exhibits and year-round educational programs conducted by park naturalists 
  • Community outreach and specialized nature programs include Starlab, Nature Discovery, Catch the Reading Bug and Scout Badge Days. 
  • Field Trips can be scheduled for groups
  •  "Wild" Birthday Parties for children ages 4 - 12
  • Cohn Amphitheater with shelter and fire circle accommodates 150-200 guests for weddings
  • Rubach Sensory Garden with gazebo and water garden, located near Nature Center
 
 
LYON OAKS NATURE CENTER
52251 Pontiac Trail
Wixom
248.437.7345
 
Hours: 
Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday, Noon - 5 p.m. (Closed Christmas Day)
Field trips are scheduled Tuesday-Friday based on staff availability
 
  • Nature center with exhibits and year-round educational programs conducted by park naturalists.
  • Field Trips can be scheduled for groups
  • Specialized nature programs include Starlab, Nature Discovery, Scout Badge Days, Wood Duck Journal and Longhouse building
  • Butterfly Garden
  • Volunteer opportunities