Red Oaks Nature Center

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Walk the Storybook Trail at Red Oaks Nature Center! The featured book is currently How to Hide a Butterfly by Ruth Heller. 

Upcoming Event

Parks in Action Series  recreation

Parks in Action is a fun, engaging community program that combines outdoor recreation, nature exploration and hands-on activities in our parks. Designed for all ages, this series offers a variety of interactive experiences such as archery, fishing, nature education, games, and more - encouraging participants to get active, try something new and connect with the outdoors.

The series includes these upcoming sessions:

  • July 8, 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Lyon Oaks County Park & Golf Course. Experiences include pickleball and golf activities like closest to the pin and chipping/putting
  • Aug. 12, 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Red Oaks Nature Center. Activities include a portable planetarium, Birds of Prey program, Agents of Discovery and a nature hike
  • Sept. 19, 3-8 p.m. at Independence Oaks County Park. Recreation opportunities include archery, kayaking, fishing, hiking and more 

This program is sponsored by MSU Federal Credit Union. logo

All guests who register at $5/person will receive a branded water bottle. Earn stickers for your Parks in Action water bottle (registered guests) or receive stickers to decorate your own water bottle (all guests). Register online or sign-up the same day.

Register for the Parks in Action Series

About

Red Oaks Nature Center is nestled in 37-acre Friendship Woods, which offers an outdoor component for family nature programs. The center’s interior includes native live animals, displays and classroom space. A 1.3-mile paved trail is used for programs and local residents to hike, bike and walk. The sensory trail features a storybook trail (currently storybook signage has been removed for maintenance). Year-round educational programs presented by park naturalists are available to the public. 

American Sign Language interpreters are available during specific programs as noted on the Nature Education Program Schedule. Braille is included on the animal displays. Specialized nature programs include in person and virtual field trips, naturalist-led hikes and Wild Birthday Parties. Community Outreach Programs include nature presentations and nature information and touch tables. A portable planetarium can be booked either at the nature center or as an outreach program.

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Activities

  • Hike
  • Nature Center

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