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Morning Munchkins

Red Oaks Nature Center

Join us for an exciting series just for preschoolers ages 3-6. Bring your munchkin to the nature center for a favorite story and related hands-on, nature-based discovery activity. Events in this series are held on the first Friday of each month. Programs take place rain or shine. Dress for the weather as portions of the program may be outdoors.

Puddle Jumpers

Wint Nature Center

Children ages 3-6 can enjoy some nature fun as they increase their love of 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. This series meets on the second Friday of each month. Programs take place rain or shine. Dress for the weather as portions of the program may be outdoors.

Program Information

How to Register

Preregistration is required for Morning Munchkins and Puddle Jumpers programs. The fee is $5/child for each session. There is no fee for adults.

To view monthly topics, and to register, visit our online shop.

Other ways to register

Call 248-858-0916 during business hours to register and pay by phone. VISA, MasterCard, Discover and American Express are accepted.

Register in person at the Red Oaks or Wint nature centers or at the parks office, 2800 Watkins Lake Road in Waterford during regular business hours. Cash, checks, and credit cards are accepted.

Register online anytime.

Accessibility and Accommodations

Red Oaks and Wint nature centers have American Sign Language interpreters available during specific programs as noted on the Nature Education Program Schedule. Please call Red Oaks Nature Center at 248-585-0100 or Wint Nature Center at 248-625-6473 for more information.

Braille is included on the animal displays at Red Oaks Nature Center.

Need an interpreter or accommodation?  Please let our staff know!

Free Entry Day - Restore in the Outdoors

  • Date: 05/04/2024 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM  

Celebrate the health and wellness opportunities Oakland County Parks has to offer during the free Restore in the Outdoors event May 4. During this special day, park entry is free and guests will have access to trails, dog parks, playgrounds and fishing spots at Addison Oaks, Groveland Oaks, Highland Oaks, Independence Oaks, Lyon Oaks, Lyon Oaks Dog Park, Orion Oaks, Orion Oaks Dog Park, Red Oaks Dog Park and Rose Oaks. These parks are always free: Catalpa Oaks, Pontiac Oaks, Red Oaks Nature Center, Springfield Oaks and Waterford Oaks.

Meet The Bassquatch Hunter Mike McKinstry during Fishing 101 at Pontiac Oaks County Park. The award-winning Discovery Channel personality will host a free hands-on workshop from 10 a.m.-noon.

In addition, free Restore in the Outdoors programming will be offered, including bird hikes led by a parks naturalist from 10-11 a.m. and 2-3 p.m. and Forest Bathing from 1-2:30 p.m. at Red Oaks Nature Center and bird hikes led by a parks naturalist, a Happy Little Rocks arts & crafts station, fishing at the pier with equipment available for patron use and Beginner Vinyasa Flow Yoga from 10:15-11 a.m. and Yin Meditation from 11:15 a.m.-noon, both led by Studio 8 Fitness, at Pontiac Oaks County Park.

Bring the whole family to try a new activity or just enjoy a relaxing day in a soothing, natural setting. For questions or to preregister for the free programming, call 248-858-0916. For more information, view the Restore in the Outdoors Flyer.

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