Conservation Events in Oakland County
Conservation events around Oakland County from parks, nature centers and partner groups. Events are run by their hosts, so check with the host before you go, since details can change.
November 2026
Garden Club
10 AM to 12 PM
Indian Springs Metropark, White Lake
Hosted by Huron-Clinton Metroparks
Leonid Meteor Shower Night at the Museum
7 PM to midnight
Cranbrook Institute of Science, Bloomfield Hills
Hosted by Cranbrook Institute of Science
Stay after hours to catch the Leonid meteor shower, with the observatory, planetarium programs and exhibits open. Free for members.
Community Science in Astronomy: Astronomy Beyond the Telescope
11 AM to 1 PM
Cranbrook Institute of Science, Bloomfield Hills
Hosted by Cranbrook Institute of Science
Ways volunteers can take part in astronomy community science projects, with a visit to the observatory.
Geology Walk at Tenhave Woods
2 PM
Tenhave Woods, Royal Oak
Hosted by Nature Society of Royal Oak
What did this area look like thousands and millions of years ago? Park at the Lexington and Marais lot and meet at the Lexington entrance.
Crafts for Kids at the Haven Hill Gatehouse
2:30 to 4:30 PM
Highland State Recreation Area, Highland
Hosted by Friends of Highland Recreation Area
Ages 4 to 13. A Recreation Passport is needed for park entry.
Astronomy Hike
6:15 to 7:45 PM
Marshbank Park, West Bloomfield
Hosted by West Bloomfield Parks
A one-mile twilight hike on the autumn landscape and the wildlife that wakes up at dusk, then telescopes with the Oakland Astronomy Club. Ages 13 and up, registration required.
Move, Meet and Explore
9 to 11 AM
Kensington Metropark Nature Center, Milford
Hosted by Huron-Clinton Metroparks
Septic and Stormwater: Where Does Our Water Go?
6:30 to 7:30 PM
Addison Township Offices, Addison Township
Hosted by Clinton River Watershed Council
Climate Conversations: Connecting Science and Solutions
6 to 7 PM
Cranbrook Institute of Science, Bloomfield Hills
Hosted by Cranbrook Institute of Science
Women in Science Speaker Series with Dr. Petra Huck-Lotz on climate facts, myths and real-world solutions.
North Oakland Wild Ones Annual Meeting
6 PM
Johnson Nature Center, Bloomfield Township
Hosted by North Oakland Wild Ones
A look back at the year, officer elections and light refreshments for chapter members. Space is limited and registration is required.
Native Seed-Cleaning Workday
9 AM to 3 PM
Watershed Ridge Park, 1720 West Buell Road, Oakland Township
Hosted by Oakland Township Parks and Recreation
Help clean and sort native seed collected this fall and mix it for restoring areas where invasive plants were removed. Potluck lunch, so bring a dish to share.
December 2026
Pressed Flower Frame
6 to 7:30 PM
Marshbank Park, West Bloomfield
Hosted by West Bloomfield Parks
Make a keepsake with real pressed flowers. Ages 5 and up, adults and families welcome.
Stormwater Problems and Solutions
2 to 3 PM
Grosse Pointe Public Library, Ewald Branch
Hosted by Clinton River Watershed Council
Chow Time at the Farm
3 to 4 PM
Kensington Metropark Farm Center, Milford
Hosted by Huron-Clinton Metroparks
Winter Crafting Workshop
12 to 3 PM
Indian Springs Metropark, White Lake
Hosted by Huron-Clinton Metroparks
Nature-inspired wreaths, ornaments and eco-friendly gift wrap. Registration required.
Mammals of Tenhave Walk
2 PM
Tenhave Woods, Royal Oak
Hosted by Nature Society of Royal Oak
Look for signs of the mammals that live in Tenhave Woods, with skulls and skins on hand to help identify them. Park at the Lexington and Marais lot and meet at the Lexington entrance.
Watershed 101 for Kids
11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Wolcott Mill Farm Center
Hosted by Clinton River Watershed Council
Winter Solstice Celebration
10 AM to 5 PM
Cranbrook Institute of Science, Bloomfield Hills
Hosted by Cranbrook Institute of Science
January 2027
Phenology: An Old-Fashioned Name for a Very Timely Science
Time to be announced
Online, on Zoom
Hosted by North Oakland Wild Ones
Theresa Crimmins, Director of the USA National Phenology Network, on the timing of seasonal events in nature, from leaf-out and bloom to bird migration and hibernation.
Stonefly Search
Time to be announced
Location to be announced
Hosted by Clinton River Watershed Council
Volunteers look for stoneflies, a sign of a healthy stream.
March 2027
Clinton River Summit
Time to be announced
Location to be announced
Hosted by Clinton River Watershed Council
Know of an Oakland County conservation event we should list? Email the details to events@oaklandconservationdistrict.org.