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Pre-registration is required for all programs (including free programs).
Little Acrons
Tues, Sep 29, 11 am – 12 pm Sat, Nov 21, 11 am – 12 pm
Ages: 2-4
TNS Member: $4 | Non-Member: $6
Let your child explore the sights and sounds of nature through outdoor activities. The adult partner is free and must accompany the child throughout the program.
Photo Walks
Tues, Sep 29, 11 am – 12 pm Sat, Nov 21, 11 am – 12 pm
Saturdays, Sep 5, Oct 3, Nov 7, 8-10 am
Ages: All
TNS Member: Free | Non-Member: $2 (No
Refunds)
Guided hikes led by members of the Troy Nature Photo Club. Meet in the parking lot. Bring your camera and dress for the weather.
Pilates at Stage
Tuesdays, Oct 13 & Nov 10, 2 – 3 pm
Ages: 14-Adult
Fee: Free (Donations Appreciated)
Pilates is for everyBODY! Join an instructor from Club Pilates Troy for a refreshing monthly mat class designed to strengthen, lengthen, and energize your body using simple yet powerful Pilates movements.
All levels are welcome-no experience needed, just bring yourself and a mat! Classes will be conducted indoors.
Mindfulness at Stage Teen & Adult Workshops
Mon, Sep 14, 10 am – 12 pm & Sat, Oct 17, 10 am – 12 pm
Ages: 14-Adult
TNS Member: Free | Non-Member: $15 per person
Develop your mindfulness practice at Stage Nature Center with guidance from mindfulness facilitator, Colleen Yeloushan. Each workshop is designed to cultivate mindfulness exercises by bringing attention to the natural world. This program is not intended as therapy or treatment. Workshops will take place outside weather permitting.
Click here to register for October 17
Senior Learning Series at Stage – Harvest Time
Wednesday, Oct 14, 1 – 2:30 pm
Ages: 50+
Fee: $10
Join us for an afternoon of light refreshments and informative talks about a variety of topics, specifically designed for seniors! Let’s celebrate Michigan’s world-class agriculture and discover which national brands rely on Michigan-grown crops. Try your hand at an old-fashioned cider press and enjoy complimentary cider and donuts!
Story Time at Stage
Wednesdays, Sep 16, Oct 14 & Nov 11, 10 am
Ages: Recommended for ages 2-6
Fee: $5/child
Come join a naturalist & enjoy a nature-themed story time & craft. The program will run approximately 30 minutes to an hour. The adult partner is free and must accompany the child throughout the program.
Click here to register for September 16
Click here to register for October 14
Click here to register for November 11
Knee-high Naturalists
Ages: 2-4 (children must be accompanied by a free adult partner.)
TNS Member: $12, Non-Member: $15
Each session includes a nature story, hike, activities, craft and a snack.
Under a log
Thurs, Sept 17 | Fri, Sept 18, 10-11:30 am
Click Here To Register – Under a Log (Thurs., Sep 17)
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Squirrels
Thurs, Oct 15 | Fri, Oct 16, 10-11:30 am
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Turkeys
Thurs, Nov 12 | Fri, Nov 13, 10-11:30 am
Click Here To Register – Turkeys (Thurs., Nov 12)
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Owl Encounters
Ages: 5–Adult
Fee: $5 for all participants
Visit the rehabilitated owls that call SNC home. Learn about the different owl species, reasons why they each live in captivity, explore their different personalities, and get your owl questions answered. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Fees apply to all participants.
Nature Explorers: Fall Colors
Sat, Oct 17, 1:30 – 3 pm
Ages: All (best for 5 and up)
TNS Member: $8 Non-Member: $10
Together we will participate in hands-on, outdoor experiences to investigate different nature-related topics. We will explore the reason for the beautiful fall colors. We will hike the trails, enjoy the changing leaves, discuss how plants are preparing for winter, and make a simple leaf rubbing craft. Dress for the weather. Adults must register and remain with their children.
Jack-O-Lanterns Among The Trees
Saturday, Oct 24, 4-6pm or 7-9pm TNS Member: $16, Teen & Adult Non-Member: $18, Children 4-12: $8, Children under 4: free (Children, ages 17 and under, must be accompanied by a registered adult) Come see all of the carved pumpkins, including yours, illuminating the trail. Learn about nighttime animals, enjoy refreshments, & hear stories around the fire pit.Optional Add-On: Pumpkin Carving
Friday, Oct 23 $15 per pumpkin | Choose a 1-hour carving session: 4-5 pm, 5:10-6:10 pm, 6:20-7:20 pm, or 7:30-8:30 pm Click here to register for October 24th, 4-6pm Click here to register for October 24th, 7-9pm
Senior Learning Series at Stage – Bats of Michigan
Wednesday, Nov 18: 1-2:30 pm Ages: 50+ Fee: $10 Join us for an afternoon of light refreshments and informative talks about a variety of topics, specifically designed for seniors! Discover the fascinating world of bats and learn to differentiate facts from myths. Click here to register
Citizen Science 101
Sat Nov 7, 1 – 2 pm
Ages: 14-Adult
Fee: TNS Member: $3 | Non-member: $5
What is a citizen scientist and why are they important?
Join us to learn about the wide variety of projects you can participate in at Stage and elsewhere.
Critter Encounters
Sat, Nov 14, 2 – 3 pm
Ages: 5 – Adult
Fee: $5
Join us to meet some of the animal
ambassadors that call the Stage Nature Center home. You will learn more about the different species and get your questions answered.
Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Space is limited. Registrations may fill before the day of the program.
Owl Prowl – Meet A Live Owl!
Sat, Nov 21, 4:30 – 6:30 pm
Ages: 5–Adult
Fee: TNS Member: $10 | Non-member: $12
We will immerse ourselves into the nighttime world of the owl. We will first meet one of our resident owls up close and personal, then prowl the trails to listen and look for these elusive raptors that call the grounds of the Stage Nature Center home. Dress for the weather. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Each person participating must enroll and pay the fee.
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Book A Naturalist
Fee: $25 for a 30-minute program, $50 for up to 60 minutes
This program is designed to allow you to personalize your experience at the nature center. Whether its bird watching, a tour of the exhibits, or questions about our animal ambassadors, one of our expert naturalists will be on hand. For groups of up to 10 people. Available by appointment only. Call 248.688.9703 to book.
Walk With a Naturalist
Ages: All (at least 1 adult required for group)
Fee: $50 for a 1-hour program
