1831 Traver Road Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105 | Phone 734-997-1553 | 
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There's nothing quite as relaxing as sitting around a campfire, roasting marshmallows and swapping stories. One Sunday a month, we'll be stoking the fires here at LSNC. Bring your family, friends, camp chairs, outdoor games, and s'mores fixings. We'll provide a blazing outdoor campfire and plenty of marshmallows. This event is rain or shine (except for thunder and lightening), so come dressed for the weather.
Guided Forest therapy is based on the Japanese practice of "Forest bathing" meaning an immersive sensory experience of nature. Unlike a nature hike, forest therapy is a slow, relaxing and interactive experience in nature, covering less than half a mile and focusing on deepening our connections with nature through a series of suggested activities. You are welcome to get your hands dirty and sit on the ground! Since this is a 2.5-hour event, participants are are strongly encouraged to bring any medications they might need, water and a snack, weather-appropriate clothing, and comfortable walking shoes. A tea ceremony ends each experience.
Sessions will take place on Mondays, September 17, September 24, and October 1 from 9:00 -11:30 am. Registration is required by the Thursday before each session, and participants should plan on arriving 10 minutes prior to the program start time as the program begins promptly at 9:00 am. Register for this event online.
For more information on Certified Forest Therapy Guide Cayla Samano, please visit www.a2shinrinyoku.com.
This program may be cancelled if the event registration does not fill. In the event of a cancellation, participants will be contacted and will receive a full refund.
Join us to celebrate Astronomy Day! The University Lowbrow Astronomers will be leading an evening of star gazing at our site. This is a chance for you to get "close up views" of stars, planets, nebulae, and other celestial objects that are hard to see without the use of telescopes. In the case of cloudy weather, please call the office at (734) 997-1553 or check our Facebook page after 4pm the day of to see if the event is cancelled. In the event of cancellation, we encourage you to join the Lowbrow Astronomers at the Peach Mountain Observatory on Saturday, October 6th at 7pm.
Registration is encouraged, but not required, by September 26th. Register for this event online, or call 734-997-1553.
Every month, Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum visitors get up close and personal with some of our favorite critters from the natural world. Join us for hands-on activities and a meet and greet with critters from 10-4:00 pm on Saturday (with a mid-day “Animal Naptime”) and 1-4:00 pm on Sunday. This month we will explore animal diversity!
Every month, Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum visitors get up close and personal with some of our favorite critters from the natural world. Join us for hands-on activities and a meet and greet with critters from 10-4:00 pm on Saturday (with a mid-day “Animal Naptime”) and 1-4:00 pm on Sunday. This month we will explore animal diversity!
It's a night out for grown-ups while the kids enjoy an exciting evening at LSNC. Meet our nocturnal hunters and explore the ways they fly, hunt, and survive. Explore our grounds after dark and test your own owl-like survival skills. Parents’ Night Out includes a Panera sandwich box with PB&J or Turkey as well as a late-night popcorn snack.Families are welcome to send their child with a dinner from home. Activities will be outside as much as possible, so please come dressed for the weather!
Registration is required by Noon on Wednesday, October 17. Register for this event online, or call 734-997-1553.
There's nothing quite as relaxing as sitting around a campfire, roasting marshmallows and swapping stories. One Sunday a month, we'll be stoking the fires here at LSNC. March-November, we'll provide a blazing outdoor campfire and plenty of marshmallows. Bring your family, friends, camp chairs, outdoor games, and s'mores fixings. December-February, we'll have an indoor fire with hot cocoa and tea. Bring a blanket to sit on, board games to play (we'll have some too), and sledding gear if there is snow. Outdoor fires are held rain or shine (except for thunder and lightening), so come dressed for the weather.
No registration required.
LSNC's favorite fall event grows up! Bring a friend (or two) for a fun evening with beer and hard cider, dessert, and a live show. While you're here, visit creepy crawlies in our Critter House, meet some of our resident owls up close, take a twilight hike through Black Pond Woods, and enjoy an autumn evening in the great outdoors. Participants must be 21 years or older. Feel free to bring a “zero waste” picnic dinner to enjoy in the beer garden.
Registration is required by October 23rd. Register for this event online, or call 734-997-1553.
Join us for a beloved autumnal celebration at LSNC's non-scary Animal Haunts! Take a guided hike through Black Pond Woods, where you can watch skits about things that crawl, slither, tunnel, and grow underground. We'll have festive fun with harvest crafts, a hay jump, live animals, and more. Don't forget to come in costume! **This is a candy-free, non-scary event for kids age 12 and under and their families. Please be advised that our trails are not stroller or wheelchair accessible.**
Registration is required by October 24th. Register for this event online, or call 734-997-1553.
Every month, Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum visitors get up close and personal with some of our favorite critters from the natural world. Join us for hands-on activities and a meet and greet with critters from 10-4:00 pm on Saturday (with a mid-day “Animal Naptime”) and 1-4:00 pm on Sunday. This month This month the featured critters are owls, and they are ready for their close up!
When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world. - John Muir
