Birthday Party Nature Programs

Enjoy a unique, stress-free birthday celebration for your child and up to 17 of their friends! Each 2-hour birthday party includes a 60 minute nature program packed with activities, games, and an outdoor adventure. After the program, the room is yours for one hour to enjoy food or cake that you bring in and time to open gifts.

To download a printable brochure for Birthday Party Nature Programs click here.

For room rentals (without the Birthday Party Nature Program), click here to download our complete room rental guide.

Each 2-hour party includes the following:

  • Choice between 10 different nature themes
  • Standard decorations (balloons, signs, table coverings)
  • Nature themed invitations
  • A nature-themed gift for each child age 3-12 at the close of the party
  • Guided outdoor adventure walk by one of our naturalists (all seasons)
  • Limited refrigerator & freezer space available

Party host responsibilities:

  • Additional set-up (beyond standard decorations), maximum 15 minutes before the start of the party
  • Bring all paper products, serving utensils, eating utensils, cups, matches, beverages, food, cake or cupcakes & ice cream
  • Clean-up after the party

Program Themes

General Themes

Event Size: 1 – 12 children | $150

Additional Children (up to 18 max) | $12 each

Parents, adult guests, children under 3 or over 12 | Free

Choose from the following options:

  • Making Sense of Nature (4 – 7 years)
  • Furs, Feathers, and Fins (4 – 7 years)
  • Fossils, Mastodons, and Dinos (4 – 9 years)
  • Whooooo’s Having a Party? (4 – 10 years)
  • Bodacious Bee Birthday (6 – 10 years)
  • Nature Scavenger Hunt Party (6 – 12 years)
  • Secrets of the Forest (8 – 12 years)
  • Wildlife Trackers (8 – 12 years)

Specialty Theme

Live Owls Party (4 – 12 years)

Event Size: Up to 18 children (with a max. of 40 persons)  | $250

Fees & Conditions

  • Room may be used for up to 60 minutes after the nature program is finished for cake & opening of presents.
  • Food may be brought on-site. However, we ask that you keep it simple – pizza or sandwiches & cake and ice cream work best!
  • Parties should be booked at least 30 days in advance. $50% deposit required.
  • Cancellation Fee (if less than 2 weeks from party date) | $50

Parties are typically scheduled: Saturdays, 10 am to 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, subject to availability depending on previously scheduled programs already on the calendar. Please call 4-6 weeks in advance to enquire about availability.

To know more, please call 248.688.9703.

Stage Nature Center is operated by the Troy Nature Society, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in Troy, MI. Please consider donating today!