Booking:
Call our Naturalist Supervisor Lauren at (248) 451-1917 or email lazoury@wbparks.org to book your appointment. The topics listed below are just suggestions but our Naturalist is happy to work with you on a topic idea you may already have.
S'mores & Stroll Fire Pit Nature Appointments - NEW!
Gather around a campfire to enjoy s’mores (s’mores supplies included) with your social circle. Share stories, sing songs, and enjoy each other’s company! Follow up with a Naturalist-guided night hike on the Civic Center Trails where we will learn all about nocturnal animals and their adaptations! The campfire and hike will last 45 minutes each for a program lasting 1 hour and 30 minutes. This is a private program for up to 25 people.
Location: Grass behind Recreation Activities Center
Dates: year-round by appointment
Time: 1.5 hr
Fee: $105 resident/$130 non-resident
Location: Grass behind Recreation Activities Center
Dates: year-round by appointment
Time: 1.5 hr
Fee: $105 resident/$130 non-resident
Snowshoe Appointments
Virtual Nature Appointments (School groups)
We can bring nature to your classroom no matter where you may be located! There are a variety of topics to choose from and we can customize the topic to fit your student’s needs. Programs meet Michigan Science Standards. Depending on the topic, your nature appointments may include a live animal or two. Programs run for 30 minutes and include a 25 minute presentation and 5 minutes for questions and class interactions.
Cost: West Bloomfield & Walled Lake School Districts: $25, other School Districts: $30
Program Examples:
Cost: West Bloomfield & Walled Lake School Districts: $25, other School Districts: $30
Program Examples:
- Pollinators (ie Bees, Butterflies)
- Nocturnal Animals (ie Bats, Raccoons, Owls)
- Reptiles (ie Turtles, Snakes) and Amphibians (ie Frogs, Toads, Salamanders)
- Habitats
- Food Chains
- Animal Classification (ie Furs, Feathers, Fins)
- Winter Wonders (ie migration, hibernation and winter survival)
Zoom with a Naturalist (Friend/family/community groups)
Gather families, friends, or organizations together for a unique and personal nature experience. Invite a naturalist for a virtual Zoom nature appointment. Choose from a variety of topics that are interactive, engaging, and may even include a live animal! Programs run for 30 minutes. We provide a simple supply list and guide you through a craft/hands on activity too.
Cost: Residents: $25, Non-residents: $30
Program Examples:
Cost: Residents: $25, Non-residents: $30
Program Examples:
- Pollinators (ie Bees, Butterflies)
- Nocturnal Animals (ie Bats, Raccoons, Owls)
- Birds
- Beavers
- Reptiles (ie Turtles, Snakes) & Amphibians (ie Frogs, Toads, Salamanders)
- Habitats
- Animal Adaptations
- Insects
In-Person Nature Appointments (Anyone)
Naturalist-guided services are available year-round for your group. We welcome families, school and youth groups, scouts, and other community organizations. We can bring nature to you or you may visit the Nature Room and Outdoor Play Area! There are a variety of topics to choose from and we can customize to fit your group’s needs. Depending on the topic, appointments may include a live animal.
In-Person Nature Appointments are subject to the MDHHS gathering guidelines. As of 12/2020, no indoor appointments can be made.
Cost:
In-Person Nature Appointments are subject to the MDHHS gathering guidelines. As of 12/2020, no indoor appointments can be made.
Cost:
Program Examples:
- Nature Detectives
- Animals of West Bloomfield
- Have to Have a Habitat
- Fur, Feathers, Scales & Tails (animal classification)
- Animal adaptations
- Birds of a Feather
- Nature’s Mythbusters
- Seasonal Hikes
- Wetland Wonders (spring/summer only)
- Incredible Insects (spring/summer only)
- Girl and Boy Scout Badges