SE Michigan Counties Including: Macomb, Oakland, St. Clair, Wayne
Cranbrook Institute of Science: Spring into Science!
Cranbrook Institute of Science 39221 Woodward Avenue Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304 April 1 - 5, 2019 11:00am – 3:00pm
April is the month that we celebrate the Earth and all the resources that help us in our everyday lives. Many of our partners in environmental education will join us to facilitate activities including but not limited to: The Oakland County Dirt Doctors, MSU Tollgate Farm, The Nature Conservancy, and the Friends of 1001 Inventions! Join us daily April 1-5 from 11am to 3pm to create recycled arts and crafts, learn about our natural world, how we can help protect Mother Earth and more!
Special planetarium programs at 11:30am, 12:30, 1:30, and 2:30pm are also available.
Visit https://science.cranbrook.edu/explore/programs/events for more information.
Detroit Zoo Greenfest
Detroit Zoo 8450 W. 10 Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI Saturday, April 27, 2019 10:00am-3:00pm
In observance of the global holiday celebrating life on our planet, Earth Day, the Detroit Zoo hosts its annual GreenFest celebration. The Zoo-wide experience includes demonstrations by SE Michigan the Detroit Zoological Society’s Green Team, conservation education, citizen science projects and exhibits by local conservation groups.
Free with admission. Contact for more details. (248) 541-5717 or go to www.detroitzoo.org
The Ford House: Welcome Back Birds
Edsel & Eleanor Ford House 1100 Lake Shore Road Grosse Pointe Shores, MI 48236 Saturday, May 4 8:00-1:00pm
Fly back to the estate to celebrate spring and the return of our feathered friends as we Welcome Back Birds at Ford House. Bring the whole flock! Play games, make birdfeeders, go on guided tours and more at this year’s iteration.
Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for children ages 4 and up. Members are $10 for adults, $8 for children.
For more information and to register, go to https://www.fordhouse.org/event/05042019/welcome-back-birds-3
MSU Tollgate Annual Earth Day Event
Michigan State University Extension Tollgate 28115 Meadowbrook Road Novi, MI 48377 Saturday April 13 9:00-11:00am
In celebration of Earth Day, MSU Tollgate hosts an annual event. It involves working in the Harvest Garden, 4-H garden, and removing invasive plants from the grounds.
For more information, please call 248-347-3860 or email [email protected] SE Michigan
Novi C.A.R.E.S. 2019
Saturday June 1st Saturday April 27th Saturday May 4th 9:00am-11:00am 9:00am-11:00am 9:00am-11:00am Novi Road Cemetery Rotary Park TBD
In addition to hosting MSU Tollgate, the City of Novi has many other earth day events emphasizing volunteer opportunities.
Cemetery clean-up at the Novi Road Cemetery veteran’s memorial will involve trimming shrubs, trees, and pulling weeds.
Arbor Day at Rotary Park will involve planting, mulching, and weeding the park’s trees.
River Day will involve clean-up of locations along the Rouge River Watershed.
The Earth Day event will be MSU tollgate. See above for details.
Shredding Day will be on the first Saturday of each month, where one can recycle up to 300 pounds of paper for $5. Service provided by Corrigan Record Storage. For more information, contact 248.344.9185.
All events are rain or shine. Hand tools and shovels are recommended; gloves are supplied. We welcome you, your family, congregation or business to join us for our C.A.R.E.S. days. Pre- registration is not required but appreciated. Please call the Community Relations Department for more information at 248.735.5628.
Oakwoods Metropark Earth Day Clean-up
Oakwoods Metropark 32911 Willow Rd New Boston, MI 48164 Saturday, April 20, 2019 10:00am SE Michigan
Help us to keep Oakwoods clean and beautiful by tidying up the park. You or your group will be assigned a section of the park to rid of trash. Everyone will gather back at the Nature Center around 11:30 a.m. for a free lunch. Individuals, families and groups welcome. Free daily park entry as a volunteer. Scouts can earn a fun patch. All ages – under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Preregistration is required. Visit http://www.metroparks.com/parks/oakwoods-metropark/ or call 734-782-3956 for more details.
Rochester Michigan Earth Day Fest
Rochester Municipal Park/City Center 400 6th St, Rochester, MI 48307 April 26-28, 2019 Friday 4-8, Saturday 10-6, Sunday 10-4
Explore green and healthy living at one of the planet's largest Earth Day events, April 26-28 at the beautiful Rochester Municipal Park / City Center. Shop, Learn & Celebrate! at the 14th annual MI Earth Day Fest, offering 100+ exhibits, presentations, live entertainment, prizes, awards, healthy food & drink, wellness programs, and fun for all ages. Admission and programs are free. Help Make Every Day, Earth Day! Please visit www.miEDF.com for more information.
St. Clair County Earth Day Fair
Goodells County Park in St. Clair County Friday, April 26, 2019 9:00 – 4:00 pm Saturday, April 27, 2019 10:00 – 4:00pm
By blending together demonstrations, workshops, exhibits, artisans, and activities, Earth Fair focuses on raising the level and capacity of environmental stewards to the thousands of visitors who take part in Michigan's largest Earth Day event. Free admission, parking & activities!
For more information about Earth Fair, please visit: http://www.earthdayfair.com/ Or contact us at 810-987-5306 or [email protected] SE Michigan
Stage Nature Center: Family Nature Explorers: Earth Day Outdoor Adventure
Stage Nature Center 6685 Coolidge Hwy Troy, MI 48098 Saturday, April 6 2019 1:30-3:00 PM
Enjoy some screen-free quality time for the whole family while exploring the natural world. Families will participate in hands-on, outdoor experiences that will inspire curiosity and a connection to nature.
Non-Member Fee: $18 for family of up to 4 people; $3 for each additional person TNS Member Fee: $15 for family of up to 4 people, $2 for each additional person
For more information go to https://troynaturesociety.org/programs/register-for-programs/ or call 248-688-9703.