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333 N. Hill Circle

Rochester Hills, MI

48307



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Find the class you'd like to sign up for and click registerFill out the required info, complete payment, and your spot is secure to partake in the fantastic learning opportunities that Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve has to offer.


Please note: If the register box isn't visible for a certain class or event registration may not be open to the public yet or the class may be full. Payments are required at the time of registration to secure your spot so please have your credit or debit card ready when registering for a class or event. 


Refund policy: full refund if class or field trip is canceled by DHNP. If registrant withdraws at least 7 days week in advance of program start date a refund minus 50% processing fee will be given, 14 days or more notice, full refund. No refunds will be made after the one week advance deadline.


Upcoming events

    • 17 Feb 2025
    • 31 Mar 2025
    Register

    Rochester Community Garden

    Located in the City of Rochester

    in Scott Street Park

    (accessible by car from DPW parking lot or on foot from Dinosaur Hill)

    Here’s some additional information:

    Plots are $30 per plot for residents within the City limits the garden is located;

    $35 per plot for community members who live outside of the City limits the garden is located.

    There will be a 3 plot limit per family this year due to overwhelming demand. Additional plots may be purchased if any are left at the end of the registration period.  



    • 01 Mar 2025
    • 01 Apr 2025
    Register

    Wabash Garden

    City of Rochester Hills

    Located in the City of Rochester Hills

    In Wabash Park 

     100 Wabash Road, Rochester Hills, MI 

    Here’s some additional information:

    Plots are $30 per plot for residents within the City limits the garden is located;

    $35 per plot for community members who live outside of the City limits the garden is located.

    There will be a 3 plot limit per family this year due to overwhelming demand. Additional plots may be purchased if any are left at the end of the registration period.  



    • 14 Mar 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • 333 North Hill Circle
    • 0
    Join waitlist

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

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

     


    • 14 Mar 2025
    • 15 Mar 2025
    • 2 sessions
    • 333 North Hill Circle
    • 30
    Register

    Special program for those in the neighborhood to learn about camera trapping. We'll discuss best practices to set up camera traps and show some of the pictures we've captured in the preserve. We'll have trail cameras ready to lend (one per family) to those who would like to join our Citizen Science study of which animals are around & how far from the park. 

    Please choose between the dates listed- it will be two sessions of the same program. 


    • 20 Mar 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • 333 North Hill Circle, Rochester, MI 48307
    • 7
    Register

    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  

     


    • 25 Mar 2025
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve
    • 27
    Register

    Conversation Campfires

    A different kind of program, where the participants all have a say. Bring your stories, questions, and viewpoint for a respectful facilitated discussion of that day’s nature topic.

    S’mores supplies will be provided.

    March 25– 6-8 pm Invasive Species


    • 28 Mar 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • 333 North Hill Circle
    • 12
    Register

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

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

     


    • 11 Apr 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • 333 North Hill Circle
    • 12
    Register

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

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

     


    • 12 Apr 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Fox Nature Park, 1627 West Predmore Road, Oakland Township, MI

    Registration links are to Oakland Township’s own website (see below). Please contact them directly if you have any questions about registration  248-651-7810

    Registration link to Oakland Township’s website is:

    Program: Full Moon Howl and Hike 4/12 7-8:30pm
    • 13 Apr 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve, 333 N Hill Circle, Rochester, MI 48307
    • 15
    Register

    April 13, 2025  10am session

    Many animals lay eggs, explore different types of eggs you might see here in Michigan. Then go for an egg hunt through the trail and at the dinosaur dig for tickets to redeem for prizes.


    • 13 Apr 2025
    • 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
    • Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve, 333 N Hill Circle, Rochester, MI 48307
    • 14
    Register

    April 13, 2025  1pm session

    Many animals lay eggs, explore different types of eggs you might see here in Michigan. Then go for an egg hunt through the trail and at the dinosaur dig for tickets to redeem for prizes.


    • 17 Apr 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • 333 North Hill Circle, Rochester, MI 48307
    • 12
    Register

    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  

     


    • 25 Apr 2025
    • 23 May 2025
    • 3 sessions
    • Various

    Registration links are to Oakland Township’s own website (see below). Please contact them directly if you have any questions about registration  248-651-7810

    Registration link to Oakland Township’s website is:

    Program: Pastry & Petals BIWEEKLY 4/25-5/23 9:30-11:30am
    • 25 Apr 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • 333 North Hill Circle
    • 12
    Register

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

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

     


    • 25 Apr 2025
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve
    • 30
    Register

    Conservation Campfires

    A different kind of program, where the participants all have a say. Bring your stories, questions, and viewpoint for a respectful facilitated discussion of that day’s nature topic.

    S’mores supplies will be provided.



    • 03 May 2025
    • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    • 11
    Register

    All Ages ($7/5 per person) Get a tour of the Dinosaur Hill fossil collection, search for fossils in our dig pit,and put together your own dinosaur bone snack.


     



    • 09 May 2025
    • 13 Jun 2025
    • 5 sessions
    Register

    Fishing Friends Drop-Off Program ($50 per person for 5 classes)

    Fridays May 9, 16, 30, June 6, & June 13   Grades 4-7

    4:30-6pm

    Beginner fisherfolk can join us for fun with fins! Learn about the parts of different types of fishing rods, identify different types of freshwater fish, what baits to use with which fish, try your hand at tying flies, and cast a line in the creek whenever the weather cooperates. A children’s fishing license will be included with each registration. One session may take place at Rochester Municipal Park, date to be determined.


    • 09 May 2025
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve
    • 30
    Register

    Conversation Campfires

    A different kind of program, where the participants all have a say. Bring your stories, questions, and viewpoint for a respectful facilitated discussion of that day’s nature topic.

    S’mores supplies will be provided.



    • 15 May 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • 333 North Hill Circle, Rochester, MI 48307
    • 12
    Register

    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  

     


    • 16 May 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Bear Creek Nature Park, 740 W. Snell Road, Oakland Township, MI 48306

    Registration links are to Oakland Township’s own website (see below). Please contact them directly if you have any questions about registration  248-651-7810

    Registration link to Oakland Township’s website is:



    Program: Feathered Friends 5/16 10-11am






    • 21 May 2025
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve
    • 12
    Register

    Adult Session, 16 + $6 member, $8 non member

    An introduction to square foot gardening, a healthy pizza snack, and a good starter pack of seedlings to grow into pizza toppings.


    • 23 May 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • 333 North Hill Circle
    • 12
    Register

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

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

     


    • 23 May 2025
    • 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
    • 12
    Register

    Bat Chat Friday, May 23, 8-9:30 pm

    All Ages ($6/$4 per person, $15/$13 per family)

    Bring any bat questions you have as we discuss the only mammals that fly! Learn about Michigan bats before we take to the trail to find them.


    • 28 May 2025
    • 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
    • Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve
    • 12
    Register

    Kids Session Grades 2-7  $6 member, $8 non member

    An introduction to square foot gardening, a healthy pizza snack, and a good starter pack of seedlings to grow into pizza toppings.


    • 04 Jun 2025
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve
    • 30
    Register

    Conservation Campfires

    A different kind of program, where the participants all have a say. Bring your stories, questions, and viewpoint for a respectful facilitated discussion of that day’s nature topic.

    S’mores supplies will be provided.



    • 08 Jun 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Dinosaur Hill Nature Center
    Register

    River Day Sunday, June 8 10am-2pm

    All Ages FREE

    Meander along our trails and stop at our River Day stations to discover what our waterways do for us, and how we can help them. Bring water shoes (or borrow ours) to get in the water and dip net for macroinvertebrates, try your hand at water quality testing, and create a water-based painting.


    • 13 Jun 2025
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve
    • 30

    Conservation Campfires

    A different kind of program, where the participants all have a say. Bring your stories, questions, and viewpoint for a respectful facilitated discussion of that day’s nature topic.

    S’mores supplies will be provided.



    • 19 Jun 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • 333 North Hill Circle, Rochester, MI 48307
    • 12
    Register

    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  

     





HOURS:    Tue/Wed/Thur:  Groups by Appointment

                    Fri:  1pm-5pm     Sat/Sun:  12pm-5pm

Email us for best service

info@dinosaurhill.org

Office: (248) 656-0999

Address:
333 North Hill Circle
Rochester, MI 48307

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