Nature Education

Register online for Nature Education programs

Connect with the natural world through exciting indoor and outdoor nature programs, interactive displays, captive animal exhibits, educational health and wellness opportunities at Red Oaks Nature Center in Madison Heights or Wint Nature Center within Independence Oaks County Park in Clarkston.

A variety of programs are open to the public and appointment-based services are available to serve families, adults, children, school groups, homeschool students, scout groups, and more.

Program Information

• Summer Nature Education Program Schedule
• Fall, Winter Nature Education Program Schedule
• Wellness in the Woods 2026-27 Program Schedule
• Wellness in the Woods 2025-26 Program Schedule
• TrailBlazers Hiking Series
• Forest Therapy On the Go Series
• Nature at Night Program Schedule
• Early Childhood and Homeschool Program Schedule
• Wild Birthday Parties
• Portable Planetarium Flyer
  
• Nature Coloring Pages

Forest Therapy On the Go Series

Nurture your well-being as you experience the physical and mental health benefits of forest bathing. During this series, participants will enjoy the benefits of forest therapy, a slow restorative walk in a natural setting that follows a standard sequence of elements.

The series includes six sessions:

• Oct. 13, 1-3 p.m. – Autumn Colors Forest Therapy Walk at Clinton River Oaks Park
• Dec. 20, 1-3 p.m. – Winter Solstice Forest Therapy Walk at Pontiac Oaks
• Feb. 16, 4-6 p.m. – Hearing the Heart Forest Therapy Walk at Orion Oaks County Park Nature Area
• April 18, 10 a.m.-noon – Water is Life Forest Therapy Walk at Independence Oaks County Park – North Nature Area
• June 21, 7-9 p.m. – Summer Solstice Forest Therapy Walk at Turtle Woods County Park
• Aug. 27, 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Summer Sun Forest Therapy Walk at Lyon Oaks County Park

These programs are suitable for individuals ages 12 and older. Preregistration with payment required. Cost is $20/person/session.  

Register for Forest Therapy On the Go

• Printable Forest Therapy On the Go Flyer

How to Register

Call 248-858-0916 during business hours to register and pay by phone. VISA, MasterCard, Discover and American Express are accepted.

Register in person at the Red Oaks or Wint nature centers or at the parks office, 2800 Watkins Lake Road in Waterford during regular business hours. Cash, checks and credit cards are accepted.

Register online anytime.

Accessibility and Accommodations

Red Oaks and Wint nature centers have American Sign Language interpreters available during specific programs as noted on the Nature Education Program Schedule. Please call Red Oaks Nature Center at 248-585-0100 or Wint Nature Center at 248-625-6473 for more information.

Braille is included on animal displays at the nature centers.

Need an interpreter or accommodation?  Please let our staff know!

Additional Resources

• Red Oaks Nature Center
• Wint Nature Center
• General Group Field Trips
• Homeschool Programs
• Preschool Programs
• Public Nature Programs
• School Field Trips
• Scout Programs
• Red Oaks Nature Center Trail Map
• Independence Oaks County Park Trail Map