Oakland County is home to a multitude of nature centers, both big and small, that can help you learn all about the wonderful wildlife nearby. Discover these educational and entertaining facilities below using our interactive map and get ready to learn about the world around us!
Verify registration, hours, locations and the weather forecast before heading out. Updated 10/7/2025.
Nature Centers
Need more information? Use our master list of nature centers around Oakland County to help plan your trip! The top link will bring you to the nature center’s website, while the bottom link will take you directly to their location on Google Maps.
Auburn Hills
E. Dale Fisk Hawk Woods Nature Center
3799 Bald Mountain Rd.
Bloomfield Hills
Cranbrook Institute of Science
39221 Woodward Ave.
E.L. Johnson Nature Center
3325 Franklin Rd.
Clarkston/ Independence Twp.
Independence Oaks County Park Lewis E. Wint Nature Center
9501 Sashabaw Rd.
Farmington Hills
Heritage Park
24915 Farmington Rd.
Holly
Sorenson Park
5142 East Holly Rd.
Madison Heights
Red Oaks Nature Center
30300 Hales St.
Milford
Kensington Metropark
4570 Huron River Parkway
Shelby Township
Stony Creek
4300 Main Park Drive
Rochester Hills
Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve
333 North Hill Circle
Troy
Stage Nature Center
6685 Coolidge Highway
Waterford
Drayton Plains Nature Center
2125 Denby Drive
White Lake
Indian Springs Metropark
5200 Indian Trail
Do you know of any other nature centers in the Oakland County area? Email socialmedia@oakgov.com or leave a comment below.
Follow along with Oakland County on Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, and YouTube using #OaklandCounty, or visit our website for news and events year-round.
