Red Oaks Nature Center

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TrailBlazers Hiking Series

Join Oakland County Parks staff for a scenic hike while discovering information about the parks and trails from 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18 at the Orion Oaks Baldwin Road parking lot during the TrailBlazers Hiking Series.

The topic will be “Wildflower Hike.” Explore the beauty of native wildflowers and their variety of colors. Learn about the different animals that rely on our native flowers and ways that you can help support the native flora at Orion Oaks County Park.

The TrailBlazers Hiking Series is a free program featuring 1-mile informational hikes. It is a great way to get in your steps. Walkers should dress for the weather and bring a water bottle and bug spray.

Preregistration is required. Call 248-858-0916 or scan the QR code on the TrailBlazers Hiking Series flyer to register.

TrailBlazers is a series that runs through October. Each monthly session is held at a different park and features a new topic. The final topic of the season will be Nocturnal Mammals from 6-7 p.m. Oct. 16 at the Pontiac Oaks boat launch parking lot.

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. 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. StarLab inflatable planetarium can be booked either at the nature center or as an outreach program.

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