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Sep
24
Wed
2025
Taylor – Fall Plant Sale @ Taylor Conservatory & Botanical Gardens
Sep 24 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Taylor - Fall Plant Sale @ Taylor Conservatory & Botanical Gardens

Get ready for our Fall Perennial Plant Sale! Plant now, enjoy blooms in spring!

Join us at the Taylor Conservatory & Botanical Gardens on September 24th & 25th from 9:00 AM— 4:00 pm or while supplies last.

Find a curated selection of hardy perennial favorites and not-so-common varieties—all lovingly nurtured by our amazing volunteers. Fall is the perfect time to plant perennials so they can establish roots before winter and burst into color next spring.

Why shop our sale?

  • Perennials ready to plant now for spring blooms
  • Quality, locally grown plants cared for by Conservatory volunteers.
  • Every purchase supports the care and maintenance of our beautiful gardens

Handy tips:
– Come early for the best selection
– Bring a box or reusable tray to carry plants home
– Cash and cards accepted

Sep
25
Thu
2025
Taylor – Fall Plant Sale @ Taylor Conservatory & Botanical Gardens
Sep 25 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Taylor - Fall Plant Sale @ Taylor Conservatory & Botanical Gardens

Get ready for our Fall Perennial Plant Sale! Plant now, enjoy blooms in spring!

Join us at the Taylor Conservatory & Botanical Gardens on September 24th & 25th from 9:00 AM— 4:00 pm or while supplies last.

Find a curated selection of hardy perennial favorites and not-so-common varieties—all lovingly nurtured by our amazing volunteers. Fall is the perfect time to plant perennials so they can establish roots before winter and burst into color next spring.

Why shop our sale?

  • Perennials ready to plant now for spring blooms
  • Quality, locally grown plants cared for by Conservatory volunteers.
  • Every purchase supports the care and maintenance of our beautiful gardens

Handy tips:
– Come early for the best selection
– Bring a box or reusable tray to carry plants home
– Cash and cards accepted

Sep
27
Sat
2025
Grosse Ile Mushroom ID @ Meridian Woods
Sep 27 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

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Oct
2
Thu
2025
Trenton – The First Thursday Hikes @ Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge
Oct 2 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Trenton - The First Thursday Hikes @ Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge | Trenton | Michigan | United States

Let’s go outside and hike! The first Thursday of every month we will be offering a guided hike in Humbug Marsh!

Come join the ranger from 2pm-3pm and enjoy some seasonal learning through out the year.

The hikes will meet at the John D. Dingell Jr. Visitor Center. We will not go out in the rain, but a light snow is ok!

 

 

 

Oct
4
Sat
2025
Trenton – Glow Hike (3 time slots) @ Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge
Oct 4 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Learn how animals adapt at night and even try to call an owl!

We will have free illuminating items as well as provide red lanterns that allow us to see at night without disrupting wildlife. The Visitor Center will also be open this evening for visitation. This FREE event is hosted in partnership with Wayne County Parks and Recreation.

Program #1: 7:00 PM-8:30 PM (all ages) – click here: Program 1 registration

Program #2: 7:30 PM-9:00 PM (all ages) – click here: Program 2 registration

Program #3: 8:00 PM-9:30 PM (adults only) – click here: Program 3 registration 


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Oct
18
Sat
2025
Grosse Ile – Stars & Stories @ Centennial Farm
Oct 18 @ 7:00 pm – Oct 19 @ 8:30 pm

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Nov
6
Thu
2025
Trenton – The First Thursday Hikes @ Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge
Nov 6 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Trenton - The First Thursday Hikes @ Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge | Trenton | Michigan | United States

Let’s go outside and hike! The first Thursday of every month we will be offering a guided hike in Humbug Marsh!

Come join the ranger from 2pm-3pm and enjoy some seasonal learning through out the year.

The hikes will meet at the John D. Dingell Jr. Visitor Center. We will not go out in the rain, but a light snow is ok!

 

 

 

Nov
9
Sun
2025
Grosse Ile Evening Lantern Hike @ Airport Natural Area Adjacent to the Gibraltar Bay Unit
Nov 9 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Grosse Ile Evening Lantern Hike @ Airport Natural Area Adjacent to the Gibraltar Bay Unit

Nighttime is the right time! The right time for a fall evening lantern hike to see… er… hear the sounds and activities of the night.

Nov
15
Sat
2025
Owl Prowl @ Oakwoods Metropark
Nov 15 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Owl Prowl @ Oakwoods Metropark | Michigan | United States

6pm – 8pm  on:

November 15th
November 22nd
November 29th

Learn about the habits and habitats of the extraordinary owl during this unique evening program. Begin with a short presentation to discuss some interesting facts about owls, before heading out on the trails to see if we can call in an Eastern Screech Owl or two.

Ages 8+. $6 per person. Advanced pre-registration required online or call 734-782-3956.

Nov
22
Sat
2025
Owl Prowl @ Oakwoods Metropark
Nov 22 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Owl Prowl @ Oakwoods Metropark | Michigan | United States

6pm – 8pm  on:

November 15th
November 22nd
November 29th

Learn about the habits and habitats of the extraordinary owl during this unique evening program. Begin with a short presentation to discuss some interesting facts about owls, before heading out on the trails to see if we can call in an Eastern Screech Owl or two.

Ages 8+. $6 per person. Advanced pre-registration required online or call 734-782-3956.

Nov
29
Sat
2025
Owl Prowl @ Oakwoods Metropark
Nov 29 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Owl Prowl @ Oakwoods Metropark | Michigan | United States

6pm – 8pm  on:

November 15th
November 22nd
November 29th

Learn about the habits and habitats of the extraordinary owl during this unique evening program. Begin with a short presentation to discuss some interesting facts about owls, before heading out on the trails to see if we can call in an Eastern Screech Owl or two.

Ages 8+. $6 per person. Advanced pre-registration required online or call 734-782-3956.

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