Downriver Monthly Calendar

CRACK ‘O DAWN COFFEE CLUB   Saturday, January 4th at 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Lake Erie Metropark, Marshlands Museum, Brownstown Begin the day with some coffee and treats before participants head outside for an Interpreter-led[...]

EXPLOER’S CLUB:  ANIMALS IN WINTER Saturday, January 4th at 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Oakwoods Metropark Nature Center, Flat Rock We will find out where are our animals are doing to survive the cold weather?  Some[...]

TADPOLES: CHIPMUNKS Saturday, January 4th at 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Oakwoods Metropark Nature Center, Flat Rock We will use stories, games and crafts to highlight the chipmunks that live in our area during this fun, interactive[...]

EVENING OWL PROWL Saturday, January 4th  at 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Oakwoods Metropark Nature Center, Flat Rock Learn about the habits and habitats of these extraordinary birds.  After an indoor presentation we’ll head out[...]

GIRL SCOUTS NATIONAL BIRD DAY: BIRDS OF PREY Sunday, January 5th at 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Lake Erie Metropark, Marshlands Museum, Brownstown Join GSSEM and Lake Erie Metropark at the Marshlands Museum & Nature Center[...]

FULL WOLF MOON HIKE Friday, January 10th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Oakwoods Metropark Nature Center, Flat Rock Discover why the Native Americans referred to this full moon as the “Wolf Moon” while learning some[...]

YOGA IN THE PARK Saturday, January 11th from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Oakwoods Metropark Nature Center, Flat Rock Come and join us for a peaceful morning doing Yoga in the park!  Where you can enjoy[...]

BIRD FEEDING BASICS Saturday, January 11th from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Oakwoods Metropark Nature Center, Flat Rock Feeding (and watching) the birds can be a very enjoyable activity in the wintertime.  Join us as we[...]

MAKE IT AT THE MARSH:  SNOWSNAKES Saturday, January 11th at 2 p.m. Lake Erie Metropark,  Marshlands Museum, Brownstown Snowsnakes is an Objiwa Indian sport where competitors launch a long wooden staff—the snow snake—down a track.  Join[...]

HOOT HIKE AND BONFIRE Saturday, January 11th at  6 p.m. Lake Erie Metropark, Marshlands Museum, Brownstown While we rarely see them, owls in S.E. Michigan are much more common than people realize!  Join an Interpreter as we[...]

Elementary School-Aged Students Each month a new picture book or easy reader will be featured. We will read the book and complete a matching craft. Afterschool snacks will be provided. Join us for too much[...]

Kids and adults of all ages can meet challenging new players every Thursday @ 7:00 PM

Join us for our free weekly planetarium shows! 40 of our 60 seats are reservable for every show. Reserve seats at noon on the Sunday prior to a show at wsuplanetarium.eventbrite.com . Reserved seats get[...]

OUTDOOR SURVIVAL CAMP FOR KIDS Saturday, January 18th at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oakwoods  Metropark Nature Center, Flat Rock Dress for the weather and be ready  to test your skills against whatever Mother Nature throws[...]

SCOUT SATURDAYS;  SNOWY ADVENTURES Saturday, January 18th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lake Erie Metropark, Marshlands Museum, Brownstown Come and explore nature in the snow!  Scouts will take a hike and discover what happens to[...]

EVENING OWL PROWL Saturday, January 18th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Oakwoods Metropark Nature Center, Flat Rock Learn about the habits and habitats of these extraordinary birds during a brief indoor presentation.  Afterward, we will head[...]

Saturday, January 18, 2020 7:00-8:00pm Foxtrot group lesson with Alex and Pamela 8:00-9:30pm Ballroom & Latin Dance Alex and Pamela from DanceSport Academy of Michigan will teach a group lesson and the open Ballroom/Latin Dance[...]

SNOWSNAKE SCUFFLE Sunday, January 19th at 2 p.m. Lake Erie Metropark, Marshlands Museum, Brownstown Snowsnakes is an Ojibwa Indian sport where competitors launch a long wooden staff—the Snow Snake—down a track.  Join us for a head-to-head[...]

The Dearborn Historical Museum is starting a new kids event series this Martin Luther King Day with a group story and a craft making session where participants will be able to make dream mobiles. This[...]

Come play Nintendo Switch! Games and console provided, but feel free to bring your own!

Location: Open Book Theatre Company 1621 West Rd. Trenton, MI 48183 Event Description Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune Jan 24- Feb 22, 2020 By Terrance McNally, Dir. Wendy Katz Hiller A critical[...]

Join us for our free weekly planetarium shows! 40 of our 60 seats are reservable for every show. Reserve seats at noon on the Sunday prior to a show at wsuplanetarium.eventbrite.com . Reserved seats get[...]

Event Name: Mending the Safety Net: FREE Annual Professional Resource-Sharing Event Location: Taylor Event Description For over two decades, The Healthy Downriver Community Team, a local community collaborative, has presented its free professional resource sharing[...]

Event Name: KRIS JOHNSON QUARTET Location: The CUBE, 3711 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201 Event Description Award-winning trumpeter, composer, and educator Kris Johnson toured the world as a trumpeter and arranger with the Count Basie Orchestra from[...]

Event Name: Cat Fanciers Association Cat Show Location: Monroe County Community College, 1555 Raisinville Rd., Gerald Welch Health Education Bldg, Monroe, MI 48161 Event Description CFA All Breed and Household Pet Cat Show This show[...]

FEED THE BIRDS THIS WINTER Saturday, January 25th from 10 a.m. to Noon Oakwoods Metropark Nature Center, Flat Rock Learn about the bird species that visit our feeders during the winter months, what foods they eat,[...]

WINTER FEATHERED FRIENDS Saturday, January 25th at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Lake Erie Metropark, Marshlands Museum, Brownstown Not all birds fly south for the winter!  Some stay here all year and brave the cold.  Join[...]

Learn the basics of D&D. Includes character building and game play. Materials provided. Registration required! http://bacon.evanced.info/signup/List?kw=learn%20to%20play

http://bacon.evanced.info/signup/List?kw=true%20crime List of books for the year: https://a6c09e9b-cc74-4a0b-8ff0-ad31f55c8eb1.filesusr.com/ugd/2789f2_7468e9ccd56841acab41120aa1a4e284.pdf

THE WILD READERS BOOK CLUB Saturday, January 25th from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Oakwoods  Metropark Nature Center, Flat Rock Do  you love reading about nature, history, and wildlife?  Come join our book club and have[...]

EVENING OWL PROWL Saturday, January 25th at 6 p.m. Lake Erie Metropark, Marshlands Museum, Brownstown Learn about the habits and habitats of these extraordinary birds. After an indoor presentation we’ll head out on the trails and see[...]

LENS CAP Sunday, January 26th at 2 p.m. Lake Erie Metropark, Marshlands Museum, Brownstown Join us for a photo exploration of the Huron-Clinton Metroparks and beyond through images that have been submitted by photographers just like[...]

EAGLES ON ICE Saturday, January 28th at 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. Lake Erie Metropark, Marshlands Museum, Brownstown The icy waters of the Detroit River attract a rich variety of waterfowl.  Where one finds ducks in[...]

Bullet journaling is a organizational strategy that can lead to higher performance, more productivity and a satisfying feeling of accomplishment at the end of the day. Learn new and simple planning techniques or tweak your[...]

Join us January 29th at 7PM for a chance to get up close and personal with some our recently cataloged Native American artifacts. If you are interested in Native American history, this is an excellent[...]

Kids and adults of all ages can meet challenging new players every Thursday @ 7:00 PM

Join us for our free weekly planetarium shows! 40 of our 60 seats are reservable for every show. Reserve seats at noon on the Sunday prior to a show at wsuplanetarium.eventbrite.com . Reserved seats get[...]