Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve upcoming events

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.

Lost Lake Open House - Wetlands (MI Wetlands and Everglades) (12 Sep 2026)

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Lost Lake Open House - Wetlands (MI wetlands and Everglades)

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.

Adult Nature Knowledge Series (13 Sep 2026)

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Welcome novices and the knowledgeable to topical hands-on and hand-outs about nature. Satisfy your nature nerd and socialize in our nature space. Optional nature walk to follow sessions. Ages 14-100!

September 13 - Foraging and Flying Phenomena

October 11 - Animal Strategies for Winter

November 8 - Winter Botany

December 13 - Skeleton Crew and Quarterly Review

Member Pricing:

Series of Four Dates: $20 per person

Individual Sessions: $6 per person

Non-Member Pricing:

Series of Four Dates: $25 per person

Individual Sessions: $7 per person

Volunteer, Bring a Friend, Bring a Snack to Share!

Talk Like a Pirate Treasure Hunt Family Program (19 Sep 2026)

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Talk Like a Pirate Treasure Hunt September 19, 5-6:30 pm

Bring out your inner Buccaneer for a letter-boxing style Treasure Hunt. Hear a hearty shanty tune, walk the plank and shiver the timbers on the trails. Wear your privateer style for additional attention (and possible prize). Must be able to walk uneven ground and short distances.

Family Program - all ages

$7 per person for Members

$25 per family or group of 4 Members

$8 per person non-members

$28 per family or group of 4 non-members

Skeleton Crew: Pirates and Bones Family Program (23 Sep 2026)

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Skeleton Crew: Pirates and Bones October 23, 5-6:30 pm

Cross bones and cross-train your inner pirate. Make Roger jolly with jokes and seek bones along the trails. Teams and individuals welcome. Continues with sand pit gathering and digging.

Family Program - all ages

$7 per person for Members

$25 per family or group of 4 Members

$8 per person non-members

$28 per family or group of 4 non-members

Almost Full Moon Walk Family Program (25 Sep 2026)

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Almost Full Moon Walk September 25, 7:30-9pm

Celebrate the Corn Moon with a Twilight Walk. Stories and Roasted Corn. Four creatures of the night will be featured on the walk. This program moves indoors if it rains.

Family Program - all ages

$8 per person for Members

$30 per family or group of 4 Members

$10 per person non-members

$35 per family or group of 4 non-members

Invite a friend, bring your neighbor!

Meet the Animals - OCT Session (02 Oct 2026)

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Come enjoy some closer encounters with our reptiles and amphibians. Learn how they are cared for and see the animals in action. Look forward to meeting the animals the first Friday of the month, starting Friday, Oct. 2, 2026.

Keep this program running into 2027 with your participation and donations.

Cost: $5.00 per person; please register in advance.

Lost Lake Open House - Deserts (Sahara and Death Valley) (10 Oct 2026)

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Lost Lake Open House - Deserts (Sahara and Death Valley)

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.

Little House Indigenous Harvest (Oct Session) Family Program (10 Oct 2026)

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Little House Indigenous Harvest October 10, 5-6:30 pm

Satisfy your curiosity (what is in that Little House at Dinosaur Hill?) and savor the foods America gave the world. In a nod to natives, we share tastes and aromas that are uniquely pre-Columbian. Find out about the neighbors who were here first.

Family Program - all ages

$7 per person for Members

$25 per family or group of 4 Members

$8 per person non-members

$28 per family or group of 4 non-members

Adult Nature Knowledge Series (11 Oct 2026)

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Welcome novices and the knowledgeable to topical hands-on and hand-outs about nature. Satisfy your nature nerd and socialize in our nature space. Optional nature walk to follow sessions. Ages 14-100!

September 13 - Foraging and Flying Phenomena

October 11 - Animal Strategies for Winter

November 8 - Winter Botany

December 13 - Skeleton Crew and Quarterly Review

Member Pricing:

Series of Four Dates: $20 per person

Individual Sessions: $6 per person

Non-Member Pricing:

Series of Four Dates: $25 per person

Individual Sessions: $7 per person

Volunteer, Bring a Friend, Bring a Snack to Share!

Glow Dig II Family Event (01 Nov 2026)

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Glow Dig November 1 5:30-7pm

Explore our decorated dig and chill (actually, warm-up) at the campfire. Bring your glow-in-the-dark accessories to share with flare. Make it a moment to remember those who have passed. Cocoa and marshmallows by the fire too.

Family Program:

$8 per person Member

$30 per four person group/family of Members

$10 per person non-member

$35 per four person group/family of non-members

Meet the Animals - NOV Session (06 Nov 2026)

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Come enjoy some closer encounters with our reptiles and amphibians. Learn how they are cared for and see the animals in action. Look forward to meeting the animals the first Friday of the month.

Keep this program running into 2027 with your participation and donations.

Cost: $5.00 per person; please register in advance.

Adult Nature Knowledge Series (08 Nov 2026)

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome novices and the knowledgeable to topical hands-on and hand-outs about nature. Satisfy your nature nerd and socialize in our nature space. Optional nature walk to follow sessions. Ages 14-100!

September 13 - Foraging and Flying Phenomena

October 11 - Animal Strategies for Winter

November 8 - Winter Botany

December 13 - Skeleton Crew and Quarterly Review

Member Pricing:

Series of Four Dates: $20 per person

Individual Sessions: $6 per person

Non-Member Pricing:

Series of Four Dates: $25 per person

Individual Sessions: $7 per person

Volunteer, Bring a Friend, Bring a Snack to Share!

Lost Lake Open House - Rainforest II ( (Sahara and Death Valley) (14 Nov 2026)

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Lost Lake Open House - Rainforests II (Africa and Asia)

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.

Little House Indigenous Harvest (Nov Session) Family Program (22 Nov 2026)

Sun, 22 Nov 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Little House Indigenous Harvest November 22, 2-3:30 pm

Family Program - all ages

$7 per person for Members

$25 per family or group of 4 Members

$8 per person non-members

$28 per family or group of 4 non-members

Moon Meander Monday and Campfire All ages (23 Nov 2026)

Mon, 23 Nov 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Moon Meander Monday & Campfire November 23rd 5-6:30pm

Embrace a cool, moonlit night on the Dinosaur Hill trails. Beaver Moon is the theme for November; find out what these rodents are doing this time of year. Invite your out-of-town guests or just treat yourself to an easy event. This program moves indoors if it rains.

$7 member individual/$20 member family

$8 non-member individual/$25 per non member family All ages.

Meet the Animals - DEC Session (04 Dec 2026)

Fri, 04 Dec 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Come enjoy some closer encounters with our reptiles and amphibians. Learn how they are cared for and see the animals in action. Look forward to meeting the animals the first Friday of the month.

Keep this program running into 2027 with your participation and donations.

Cost: $5.00 per person; please register in advance.

Lost Lake Open House - Arctic A-L (12 Dec 2026)

Sat, 12 Dec 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Lost Lake Open House - Arctic A-L

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.

Adult Nature Knowledge Series (13 Dec 2026)

Sun, 13 Dec 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Welcome novices and the knowledgeable to topical hands-on and hand-outs about nature. Satisfy your nature nerd and socialize in our nature space. Optional nature walk to follow sessions. Ages 14-100!

September 13 - Foraging and Flying Phenomena

October 11 - Animal Strategies for Winter

November 8 - Winter Botany

December 13 - Skeleton Crew and Quarterly Review

Member Pricing:

Series of Four Dates: $20 per person

Individual Sessions: $6 per person

Non-Member Pricing:

Series of Four Dates: $25 per person

Individual Sessions: $7 per person

Volunteer, Bring a Friend, Bring a Snack to Share!

Solstice Sunset Stroll (Sunday session) (20 Dec 2026)

Sun, 20 Dec 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Solstice Sunset Stroll Sunday December 20th 4:30-6pm

Cold-hearted moon and shortest day combine for a memorable chilly walk. Sign-up early and challenge your weather skills; predict the 5:00pm temperature on your stroll date beforehand (by December 7th) and get a pass for two to a Dinosaur Hill Program held in 2027!

Family Program

$6 per person members

$20 per family or group of four

$8 per person non-members

$25 per family or group of four

Lost Lake Open House - Arctic M-Z (09 Jan 2027)

Sat, 09 Jan 2027 17:00:00 GMT

Lost Lake Open House - Arctic M-Z

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.