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Fresh-Cut Christmas Trees
on sale 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily starting Friday, November 29

Fraser Fir· Concolor Fir

Douglas Fir·Up to 12'

$30-$80

PLUS

Wreaths · Roping · Poinsettias

 

Santa's Coming!
Hayrides with Santa
Dec 6-SOLD OUT!
Dec 7-ONLY 8 SEATS LEFT in 5 p.m. outing
Dec 13 seating available at 6 & 7 p.m.
Dec 14-SOLD OUT!

 

Breakfasts with Santa

Dec 7,  9 a.m.- 22 seats left

Dec 11, a.m. seating available

Dec 14, 9 & 11 a.m. seating available

$8 adults, $6 kids, under 2 FREE

 

NEW! Living Nativity 
Dec 6, 7, 13 & 14

Fridays: 5:30 & 6:30 p.m.

Saturdays: 4;30, 5:30, & 6:30 p.m.

Join our kid-sized Living Nativity. Costumes and narration provided for this FREE, drop-in outdoor staging of the "reason for the season."

  

Little Critters

December 10, Peregrine Falcon-spaces available in both sessions!

January 14, Snowy Owl

Feb 11, Woody, Michigan's Official Groundhog

Two sessions now available:

10-11 a.m.

11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Crafts, games, songs, and stories about the animals that live in our zoo.

 Learn More 

 

 

NEW! Overnight with the Owls
January 10 & 11
7:00 p.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Introductory Price: $50/person

Space is LIMIITED at this up-all-night adventure.

Learn More

 

Snow out!

January 19

1 - 5 p.m.

$8/person, includes gear & light refreshments

Forget "snowed in," it's time to get "snowed out!" 

Join us for sledding, snowshoeing, and more!

  

Owl Nights

January 24, 25

February 22, 24

$8 adults, $6 children

We've doubled the opportunities to participate in this program that sells out every year!

Learn More

 

Groundhog Day

with Woody, Michigan's Official Groundhog!

Sunday, February 2

7:45 a.m.Kids; costume Contest

8:15 a.m. Woody's prediction

9:00 a.m. Breakfast with Woody


Winter Photography Workshops
with Steve Gettle

Feb 9, 2014 Birds & Mammals

March 16, 2014 Advanced Composition & Lighting

$75 per participant, pre-registration required

Learn More
Ducklings Rescued from a Wintry Fate
Female on Brighton's Mill Pond hatches young in late November

Although we're way past "baby season," the Nature Center's Wildlife Infirmary took in a nest of eight ducklings rescued from Brighton's Mill Pond on Friday. Read the heartwarming tale on Douglas Peterson's blog, Nature at the Brighton Millpond in Michigan

It's Nifty to be 50!


On November 29, 1963, the Presbyterian Church's Synod of Michigan purchased 280 acres in Livingston County. Thanks to amazing community support, visionary leadership, and countless volunteer hours, we've had the privilege of serving all creatures, whether they're two-legged or four-legged!
 
Check out our 50th Anniversary Video

Camp Frosty: Winter Day Camp, Grades K-5
Winter fun-sledding Expanded days & hours, SAME LOW RATE!

Week One: Dec 23, 26, 27
Week Two: Dec 30, Jan 2, 3
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
$34/day/child
Before & After Care Available
Adopt-an-Animal
A great gift idea for the wildlife lover!

 
Now through January 1, 2014, receive a plush animal with the adoption of these species of Animal Ambassadors:

-          Beaver

-          Opossum

-          Red Fox

-          Great Horned Owl

-          Barn Owl

-          Snowy Owl

-          Bald Eagle

 

Other species remain at their normal pricing and do not include a plush.  Interested adopters should contact Jan Adamski at (517) 546-0977 or janeta@howellnaturecenter.org.

 

Learn More about the "Adopt-an-Animal" program at the Howell Conference & Nature Center 

Congratulations to Diamond's Steak and Seafood on Winning the Kili!

Howell Conference & Nature Center's Wild Wonderful Night Gala on Thursday, November 7, 2013 brought out the competitive nature of local chefs vying for the Kili best cuisine award. In addition to the silver and crystal trophy of an eagle in flight, winning restaurant Diamond's Steakhouse and Seafood will enjoy a special appearance by Kili himself on Tuesday, November 26.
 
"We could tell the chefs were getting geared up for a fierce competition," said Event Coordinator Maria Radke. "They were all talking a big game in the days leading up to A Wild Wonderful Night." 

 
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