Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve upcoming events

PREK Story & STEAM: July 10 (10 Jul 2026)

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT

10-11 am Every 2nd & 4th Friday of the month

We combine a story with related Science, Technology, Engineering, Art &/or Math activities.

Lost Lake Open House - Travel the World - Ocean (All Ages) (11 Jul 2026)

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Lost Lake Open House - Ocean (Ocean and the Deep Sea)

All Ages

Lost Lake Park, 846 Lost Lake Trail, Oakland Twp, MI Noon-3pm

No registration required, just come out and join in the fun!

For 2026, we're turning Lost Lake Nature Park into a different habitat each month. Travel the world without setting foot on an airplane or ship as we transport you to wonderful places. Each open houses includes an awesome craft, outside games and inside models and biofacts to immerse yourself in another place. Every world traveler needs a passport, so we'll be providing each visitor a passport booklet that you can get stamped with each open house you attend. Show us your passport at the December open house to receive a special prize.

Open houses at Lost Lake Nature Park Nature Center are Sponsored by Oakland Township Parks and Rec Commission and open to everyone who would like to join in the fun.

Pirate Treasure Dig Ages 4-10 (12 Jul 2026)

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Pirate Treasure Dig July 12, 4-5:30 pm

Ages 4-10 ($6/4 per person or $15/$13 per family)

We’ll make a pirate craft in the nature center. Then follow our treasure maps to where “X” marks the spot and dig for treasures to take home in our popular dinosaur dig.

Cool Animals, Hot Days 1/2 day sessions Ages 5-10 (13 Jul 2026)

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Cool Animals, Hot Days 1/2 day sessions Ages 5-10

Get familiar with some cool animals during the hot days of summer.

July 13, 14, 15 and 16, 2026 9am-noon

Fee covers all 4 sessions: $100 per child

Please bring water bottle and small snack.

Bugs, Butterflies and Beetles 1/2 day sessions Ages 5-10 (13 Jul 2026)

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Bugs, Butterfield and Beetles 1/2 day sessions Ages 5-10

Get familiar with some really cool creatures each day.

July 13, 14, 15 and 16, 2026 1-4pm

Fee covers all 4 sessions: $100 per child

Please bring water bottle and small snack.

Cool Animals, Hot Days 1/2 day sessions Ages 5-10 (14 Jul 2026)

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Cool Animals, Hot Days 1/2 day sessions Ages 5-10

Get familiar with some cool animals during the hot days of summer.

July 13, 14, 15 and 16, 2026 9am-noon

Fee covers all 4 sessions: $100 per child

Please bring water bottle and small snack.

Bugs, Butterflies and Beetles 1/2 day sessions Ages 5-10 (14 Jul 2026)

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Bugs, Butterfield and Beetles 1/2 day sessions Ages 5-10

Get familiar with some really cool creatures each day.

July 13, 14, 15 and 16, 2026 1-4pm

Fee covers all 4 sessions: $100 per child

Please bring water bottle and small snack.

Cool Animals, Hot Days 1/2 day sessions Ages 5-10 (15 Jul 2026)

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Cool Animals, Hot Days 1/2 day sessions Ages 5-10

Get familiar with some cool animals during the hot days of summer.

July 13, 14, 15 and 16, 2026 9am-noon

Fee covers all 4 sessions: $100 per child

Please bring water bottle and small snack.

Bugs, Butterflies and Beetles 1/2 day sessions Ages 5-10 (15 Jul 2026)

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Bugs, Butterfield and Beetles 1/2 day sessions Ages 5-10

Get familiar with some really cool creatures each day.

July 13, 14, 15 and 16, 2026 1-4pm

Fee covers all 4 sessions: $100 per child

Please bring water bottle and small snack.

Cool Animals, Hot Days 1/2 day sessions Ages 5-10 (16 Jul 2026)

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Cool Animals, Hot Days 1/2 day sessions Ages 5-10

Get familiar with some cool animals during the hot days of summer.

July 13, 14, 15 and 16, 2026 9am-noon

Fee covers all 4 sessions: $100 per child

Please bring water bottle and small snack.

Nature Tales Classic - Ages 3-5 July session (16 Jul 2026)

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT

10-11 am Every 3rd Thursday of the month

At this program, we’ll read a story, eat a snack, and make a craft that matches the theme. ($6/4 per child per session) Suggested Ages 3-5

Bugs, Butterflies and Beetles 1/2 day sessions Ages 5-10 (16 Jul 2026)

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Bugs, Butterfield and Beetles 1/2 day sessions Ages 5-10

Get familiar with some really cool creatures each day.

July 13, 14, 15 and 16, 2026 1-4pm

Fee covers all 4 sessions: $100 per child

Please bring water bottle and small snack.

Reptiles & Dinosaurs 1/2 day sessions Ages 5-10 (20 Jul 2026)

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Reptiles & Dinosaurs 1/2 day sessions Ages 5-10

Learn all about reptiles and dinosaurs each day.

July 20, 21, 22, and 23, 2026 9am-noon

Fee covers all 4 sessions: $100 per child

Please bring water bottle and small snack.

Rodents & Raptors 1/2 day sessions Ages 5-10 (20 Jul 2026)

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Rodents & Raptors 1/2 day sessions Ages 5-10

Learn all about rodents and raptors each day.

July 20, 21, 22, and 23, 2026 1-4pm

Fee covers all 4 sessions: $100 per child

Please bring water bottle and small snack.

Reptiles & Dinosaurs 1/2 day sessions Ages 5-10 (21 Jul 2026)

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Reptiles & Dinosaurs 1/2 day sessions Ages 5-10

Learn all about reptiles and dinosaurs each day.

July 20, 21, 22, and 23, 2026 9am-noon

Fee covers all 4 sessions: $100 per child

Please bring water bottle and small snack.

Rodents & Raptors 1/2 day sessions Ages 5-10 (21 Jul 2026)

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Rodents & Raptors 1/2 day sessions Ages 5-10

Learn all about rodents and raptors each day.

July 20, 21, 22, and 23, 2026 1-4pm

Fee covers all 4 sessions: $100 per child

Please bring water bottle and small snack.

Reptiles & Dinosaurs 1/2 day sessions Ages 5-10 (22 Jul 2026)

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Reptiles & Dinosaurs 1/2 day sessions Ages 5-10

Learn all about reptiles and dinosaurs each day.

July 20, 21, 22, and 23, 2026 9am-noon

Fee covers all 4 sessions: $100 per child

Please bring water bottle and small snack.

Rodents & Raptors 1/2 day sessions Ages 5-10 (22 Jul 2026)

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Rodents & Raptors 1/2 day sessions Ages 5-10

Learn all about rodents and raptors each day.

July 20, 21, 22, and 23, 2026 1-4pm

Fee covers all 4 sessions: $100 per child

Please bring water bottle and small snack.

Reptiles & Dinosaurs 1/2 day sessions Ages 5-10 (23 Jul 2026)

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Reptiles & Dinosaurs 1/2 day sessions Ages 5-10

Learn all about reptiles and dinosaurs each day.

July 20, 21, 22, and 23, 2026 9am-noon

Fee covers all 4 sessions: $100 per child

Please bring water bottle and small snack.

Rodents & Raptors 1/2 day sessions Ages 5-10 (23 Jul 2026)

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Rodents & Raptors 1/2 day sessions Ages 5-10

Learn all about rodents and raptors each day.

July 20, 21, 22, and 23, 2026 1-4pm

Fee covers all 4 sessions: $100 per child

Please bring water bottle and small snack.

PREK Story & STEAM: July 24 (24 Jul 2026)

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT

10-11 am Every 2nd & 4th Friday of the month

We combine a story with related Science, Technology, Engineering, Art &/or Math activities.

Dinosaur & Birds 1/2 day sessions Ages 5-10 (03 Aug 2026)

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Dinosaurs & Birds 1/2 day sessions Ages 5-10

Learn all about dinosaurs and birds each day.

August 3, 4, 5 and 6, 2026 9am-noon

Fee covers all 4 sessions: $100 per child

Please bring water bottle and small snack.

Dinosaur & Birds 1/2 day sessions Ages 5-10 (04 Aug 2026)

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Dinosaurs & Birds 1/2 day sessions Ages 5-10

Learn all about dinosaurs and birds each day.

August 3, 4, 5 and 6, 2026 9am-noon

Fee covers all 4 sessions: $100 per child

Please bring water bottle and small snack.

Dinosaur & Birds 1/2 day sessions Ages 5-10 (05 Aug 2026)

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Dinosaurs & Birds 1/2 day sessions Ages 5-10

Learn all about dinosaurs and birds each day.

August 3, 4, 5 and 6, 2026 9am-noon

Fee covers all 4 sessions: $100 per child

Please bring water bottle and small snack.

Dinosaur & Birds 1/2 day sessions Ages 5-10 (06 Aug 2026)

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Dinosaurs & Birds 1/2 day sessions Ages 5-10

Learn all about dinosaurs and birds each day.

August 3, 4, 5 and 6, 2026 9am-noon

Fee covers all 4 sessions: $100 per child

Please bring water bottle and small snack.

Lost Lake Open House - Travel the World - Rivers (All Ages) (08 Aug 2026)

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Lost Lake Open House - Rivers (Mississippi & The Nile)

All Ages

Lost Lake Park, 846 Lost Lake Trail, Oakland Twp, MI Noon-3pm

No registration required, just come out and join in the fun!

Open houses at Lost Lake Nature Park Nature Center are Sponsored by Oakland Township Parks and Rec Commission and open to everyone who would like to join in the fun.

Miniature Floatable Boatables - All Ages (09 Aug 2026)

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Build a 2 foot or smaller boat from our upcycled materials &/or bring your own supplies. We'll launch them down the creek and see whose boatables really are floatable. Prizes awarded in several categories.

$6 per person - general public

$4 per person - members.

Everyone attending needs to register. Be sure to answer the "additional guest" box when registering. Include in that box how many people are coming with you, do not include yourself in that number.

PREK Story & STEAM: Aug 14 (14 Aug 2026)

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT

10-11 am Every 2nd & 4th Friday of the month

We combine a story with related Science, Technology, Engineering, Art &/or Math activities.

Nature Tales Classic - Ages 3-5 August session (20 Aug 2026)

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT

10-11 am Every 3rd Thursday of the month

At this program, we’ll read a story, eat a snack, and make a craft that matches the theme. ($6/4 per child per session) Suggested Ages 3-5

PREK Story & STEAM: Aug 28 (28 Aug 2026)

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT

10-11 am Every 2nd & 4th Friday of the month

We combine a story with related Science, Technology, Engineering, Art &/or Math activities.