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What to Expect:
This program is entirely outdoors. The time, approximately 60 minutes, will be spent on a leisurely walk with frequent stops. We will conclude at the Oakwoods Nature Center. The planned path surface is dirt and gravel, and mostly flat and level.

Ages: Fun for All Ages!
Time: 10 a.m – 11:00 a.m.
Cost: $3 per child, $5 per adult; Children 2 and under FREE!
Location: Oakwoods Metropark, Nature Center


Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m. the day before the program.

Pre-register online by checking the box of the program you would like to attend. A "Selected Items" window will appear at the bottom of your screen. Click on the "Add to Cart" button to add program to your cart. You can also call the interpretive center at 734.782.3956.

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