Nature Center News

Two Teen Nature Camps This July

We still have space in two great teen nature camps (ages 12-14) this summer! These camps run back to back for a possible two week experience. First, STEM in Nature Camp runs from 7/11 to 7/15, exploring real life environmental issues while enjoying the wildnerness in Heritage Park. And our Outdoor Recreation Sample r runs from 7/18 to 7/22 and includes hiking, fishing, river walks, archery, disc golf, and more.

All our Nature Summer Camps take place at Heritage Park. Sign up below:

Nature Camps

Volunteer May 21st to clean up the Rouge

Join us this May 21st from 9:00am to Noon for a special Rouge River Day of volunteering. We welcome volunteers of all ages to Heritage Park to help us protect our Rouge watershed.

Lunch will be provided by our DPW crew, and we will have multiple volunteer stations available for you to choose from, including:

-Trail Maintenance

-Invasive species removal

-Native species planting

-Trash cleanup / logjam removal in the river (weather permitting)

Dress for the weather and working outdoors- long pants and closed toed shoes are highly recommended. RSVP below:

RSVP

Birding Basics May 15th - Experience spring migration of birds back to Heritage Park. Discover the basics of birding from the tools you'll need to tips on how to find interesting birds. Click below to register.

Birding Basics

After the sun goes down, Heritage Park comes alive! Join us on night hikes to listen for nocturnal animals, observe the night sky and heighten your senses...

Hours of Operation

FREE Public Drop-in Hours are now available

Tuesday-Saturday: 10 am - 4 pm

Sunday: 12 - 4 pm

*Closed City Holidays

The Nature Center's New Phone Number: 248-473-1870

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Farmington Hills

Nature Center

24915 Farmington Rd

Farmington Hills, MI 48336

248-473-1870

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Scouts Programs

Heritage Park Map

Volunteer Opportunities

Riley Archery Range

COVID-19 RESPONSE

Farmington Hills Special Services is committed to the health and safety all participants, staff and community members. We will continue to follow proper safety, cleaning, and social distancing guidelines as provided by the CDC, State of Michigan, and Oakland County.