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SUNDAY, JULY 22 2:00 – 4:00 P.M. Porcupine Day
Did you know the porcupine is the second-largest rodent in the Great Lakes region? Stop by our porcupine table to learn more about these generally solitary and nocturnal mammals. Test your knowledge with our porcupine quiz or inspect the skull of a common porcupine.
FEE: Included with the price of admission.
SATURDAY, JULY 28 1:00 – 3:00 P.M. World Nature Conservation Day
World Nature Conservation Day recognizes that a healthy environment is the foundation for a stable and productive society. To ensure the well-being of present and future generations, we all must participate to protect, conserve, and sustainably manage our natural resources. Join us at the OAC to learn about some of our conservation success stories here in Michigan.
FEE: Included with the price of admission.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 4 12:00 – 4:00 P.M. Meet Michigan’s Alien Invaders!
Have you ever thought about what you can do to help protect our local environment? Learning about the invasive species that threaten our natural areas is a great place to start. Stop by the OAC today to find out who these invaders are and what you can do to prevent their spread though hands-on displays, activities, and games. Michigan's Invasive Species Program is cooperatively implemented by the Michigan Departments of Agriculture & Rural Development, Environmental Quality and Natural Resources.
FEE: Included with the price of admission.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 5 2:00 – 4:00 P.M. National Friendship Day
We all have a group of people that we would consider our friends. But as the slogan goes, “make new friends, but keep the old”...so come out to the OAC today to make new friends...of the animal kind. We will introduce you to some taxidermy animals that you can find in your backyard and how to be better “friends” with them.
FEE: Included with the price of admission.
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