Page 2 - Michigan DNR – Outdoor Adventure Center – Spring 2023

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SPRING 2023
TABLE OF Contents
General Information . . . . . . . . .
FREE Admission Days . . . . . . .
Admission Fees . . . . . . . . . . . .
Convenient Online Registration
Covid Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Offering for Teachers . . . . . . . .
Accessibility at the OAC. . . . . .
Sensory-Friendly Days . . . . . . .
The OAC By The Month . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 OAC Membership. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 OAC Rental Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Scout Badge Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Cub Scout Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 You Should Visit – Ocqueoc Falls State Forest Campground. . . . 11 Educator’s Corner – By Danielle Wilemski . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Archery at the OAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-15 Get Outside. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-20 Grown-Up Gatherings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-23 Just For Kids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-27 Live Animals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Active Aging Adventures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29-30 Senior Stroll – Riverfront Rambles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Special Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-34 Featured Interactive Exhibit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 The More You Know . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36-39 Certification Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Recreation Passport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
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MICHIGAN DNR
Outdoor Adventure Staff
Patricia Abernathy Mariah Adams Robin Bresolin Natalie Cypher Damira Dugger Patrick Endres Katie Gillies
Peter Gosinski Emily Grant Makih Green Malite Green Cheyenne Hollis Jackie Hoskins
Aubrianna Jackson-Butler Loretta Miller Christopher Pusha Michelle Serreyn Missy Sharp Corene Sneed Alijah Thomas Frank Toarmina Rujeania Vance Linda Walter Danielle Wilemski Sheryl Wright
HOURS OF Operation
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
Friday Saturday
Noon-3 p.m.
Closed
Closed
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Closed for general admission; group visits scheduled by appointment only
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
FREE Admission Days
Our Thrilling Thursday events are taking a break for the fall and winter. They will return for the popular summer season. Until then, we will be offering Free First Sundays. Each event will feature a specific themed activity adjacent to the Critter Room, plus guests will enjoy all the regular exhibits at the Outdoor Adventure Center. When you visit, you can also earn digital badges through Detroit Public TV’s Digital Adventure Program. Complimentary Admission!
Sunday, Feb.
Sunday, Mar. 5, 12 – 3 p.m. Sunday, Apr. 2, 12 – 3 p.m. Sunday, May 7, 12 – 3 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 1, 12 – 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5, 12 – 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, 12 – 3 p.m.
5, 12 – 3 p.m.
June through August – closed on Sundays for summer hours, we will resume Thrilling Thursdays for these months
Thursday, Jun. 29, Thursday, Jul. 27, Thursday, Aug. 24,
6-8 p.m. 6-8 p.m. 6-8 p.m.