Page 17 - Michigan DNR - Outdoor Adventure Center January – April 2020

FEATURED INTERACTIVE EXHIBIT 17
SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2020 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Michigan Rocks and Fossils!
After exploring Trilobites with Paleo Joe, stop in our classroom for an up-close look at the fascinating geology of Michigan, from mineral mining in the UP to the shallow seas of the Michigan Basin. Observe some Michigan rock and mineral specimens, practice your mineral ID skills, and make a stamp or cast of a fossil to take home with you.
*Visit The More You Know section of the newsletter for more information on Paleo Joe’s programs, Trilobite Treasures.
SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 2020
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
the eastern Cottontail: the Animal
Behind the easter Bunny
We are all familiar with these furry friends that inhabit our neighborhoods and backyards, but have you ever wanted to know more about them? We will discover the ways of Eastern Cottontails and what they have to do with Easter. Guests will have the opportunity to make a craft.
SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 2020 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM historic Mackinac on exhibit
Mackinac State Historic Parks interpreters will have some great information and materials on display just a few hours before they present the first of two fun and interactive historic programs planned this weekend!
*Visit The More You Know section of the newsletter for more information about the scheduled interactive Historic Mackinac programs.
SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2020
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Arbor day
Learn how to identify some trees native to Michigan, get some tips on where to buy native tree species for planting, and learn about some of the ways wildlife benefit from the trees in our neighborhoods.