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!
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Nature Centers Around Oakland County
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
Hawk Woods Park and Campground
3799 Bald Mountain Road
Bloomfield Twp.
Bloomfield Oaks – Johnson Nature Center
3325 Franklin Road
Cranbrook Institute of Science
39221 Woodward Ave.
Clarkston/ Independence Twp.
Independence Oaks – Wint Nature Center
9501 Sashabaw Road
Farmington Hills
Heritage Park
24915 Farmington Road
Holly
Sorenson Park
5142 E. Holly Road
Madison Heights
Red Oaks Nature Center
30300 Hales St.
Milford
Kensington Metropark
4570 Huron River Parkway
Shelby Twp.
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 comment below.
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