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333 N. Hill Circle

Rochester Hills, MI

48307



Classes

You can easily sign up for all of our classes and programs online: PLEASE DO NOT USE A CELL PHONE TO REGISTER, THE SYSTEMS WORKS BEST WITH COMPUTERS OR TABLETS.


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.  Payment is done through our payment processor, Paypal, but you DO NOT need to have a Paypal Account, when taken to the pay screen - simply choose to continue by paying by credit card option. 


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 $5 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

    • 25 Jan 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve
    • 4
    Register

    Winter Seed Sowing Workshop Saturday, Jan 25

    Ages 6+ ($20) Presented by Rochester Pollinators 

    Michigan native seeds do best when sown in the winter. This workshop will teach you everything you need to know to create a mini-greenhouse that can be placed outside to germinate and sprout the seeds for spring planting. All supplies you need to sow two native types of native plant seeds will be included. More supplies are available for an additional $5 fee.


    • 25 Jan 2025
    • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    • 10
    Register

    Marvelous Michigan Saturday, January 25 4-6 pm

    All Ages ($6/4 per person or $15/12 per family)

    Celebrate the symbols of our state and some of the important firsts that have taken place on these pleasant peninsulas. Enjoy a Faygo flavor sampling flight and BetterMade potato chips while making a MI mitten shaped crayon to take home.


    • 01 Feb 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Lost Lake Nature Park, 846 Lost Lake Trail, Oakland Township, Michigan

    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: Fossils: Prehistoric Proof 2/1 10am-12pm
    • 14 Feb 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.

     


    • 20 Feb 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • 333 North Hill Circle, Rochester, MI 48307
    • 8
    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  

     


    • 22 Feb 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    Register

    Member Mingle Saturday, February 22, 2025, 10am-11:30am         All Ages

    (FREE for current members & their guests)

    If snow is available, we’ll have a snowshoe trek to the community garden and back, then warm up with

    hot cocoa and snacks in the nature center. Visit our ambassador animals in the exhibit area, play a round

    or two of Nature/Insect/Rock/Reptile bingo in the birthday room, and make a snowman craft in the library.


     


    • 28 Feb 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.

     


    • 01 Mar 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • 7
    Register

    Sap to Syrup! Saturday, March 1, 2025

    10am session

    All Ages ($6/$4 per person or $15/$12 per family)

    Join us for a maple syrup boil over the campfire. We’ll walk along the trail identifying different types of maple trees, have a taste of sap straight from the trees, and discuss the process of making sap into syrup, candy, and sugar. Have a taste of some maple products.



    • 01 Mar 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
    • 8
    Register

    Sap to Syrup! Saturday, March 1, 2025

    12 PM SESSION

    All Ages ($6/$4 per person or $15/$12 per family)

    Join us for a maple syrup boil over the campfire. We’ll walk along the trail identifying different types of maple trees, have a taste of sap straight from the trees, and discuss the process of making sap into syrup, candy, and sugar. Have a taste of some maple products.



    • 01 Mar 2025
    • 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
    • 8
    Register

    Sap to Syrup! Saturday, March 1, 2025

    2 PM SESSION

    All Ages ($6/$4 per person or $15/$12 per family)

    Join us for a maple syrup boil over the campfire. We’ll walk along the trail identifying different types of maple trees, have a taste of sap straight from the trees, and discuss the process of making sap into syrup, candy, and sugar. Have a taste of some maple products.



    • 14 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.

     


    • 20 Mar 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 Mar 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.

    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
    • 19
    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
    • 20
    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
    • 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.

     


    • 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
    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.



    • 19 Jun 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM