Here at the Howell Nature Center, our mission is that through mutual love and respect, we teach people to be faithful caretakers of one another and the world around us. With 230 acres, we offer numerous programs so you can find the activity that best suits you and your family to once again connect to nature.
CHOOSE YOUR PATH
Wildlife Rehabilitation
Saving Michigan’s Wildlife
Day & Overnight Camps
Connecting Kids
with Nature
Experiential EducationÂ
A Wild Adventure
On or Offsite
Community & Retreats
An Exploration of
Science & Self
Howl-O-Ween
AT HOWELL NATURE CENTER
Saturday, October 26 & Sunday, October 27
4:00 p.m. – 7 :00 p.m.
Dress up your little critter and join us for a HOWLing good time!
This merry-not-so-scary event features trick-or-treating through the Wild Wonders Wildlife Park, children’s crafts, hayrides, cider and donuts, and more.
SPONSORED BY
International Order of Rainbow for Girls – Gregory
Hands on Health Chiropractic – Dr. Adam Rushford – Brighton
Roofing PD – Howell
Samuel Daniels, DDS MS – Howell
Tri-County Roofing & Siding – Brighton
Upcoming Events
- October 19, 2019 (Saturday) Glacier Valley Eco Zip Tour - GLOW TOUR 7:00-9:30 pm
The Glacier Valley Eco Glow Zip Tour is a SEVEN zip line, 1/2 mile ride! All training and equipment is provided. This Glow-In-The-Dark tour is for participants weighing between 60 & 250 lbs. Riders 16 & under must be accompanied by a participating adult. Pre-registration & pre-payment are required. Glow sticks provided.
- Start:
- October 19, 2019 at 7:00 pm
- End:
- October 19, 2019 at 9:30 pm
- October 26, 2019 Photography Workshop with Steve Gettle: Building an Image
Guided by award-winning wildlife photographer, Steve Gettle, you will have the opportunity to photograph a variety of birds of prey in their natural settings. Explore multiple photography stations, each strategically set up to compose the best photographs. One-hour session with Steve, followed by lunch & over two hours photographing birds of prey.
- Start:
- October 26, 2019 at 11:00 am
- End:
- October 26, 2019 at 4:00 pm
- October 26, 2019 (Saturday) Howl-O-Ween Event 4:00 - 7:00 pm
Dress up your little critter and join us for a HOWLing good time! This merry-not-so-scary event features trick-or-treating through the Wild Wonders Wildlife Park, childrenÂ’s crafts, hayrides, cider and donuts, and more. Pre-event registration is required. Members: $5/adult & $10/child. General Ticket: $7/adult &$12/child.
- Start:
- October 26, 2019 at 4:00 pm
- End:
- October 26, 2019 at 7:00 pm
STAY CONNECTED
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Go to Bat for Bats This October - Project Learning Tree
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Crow Rides On The Back Of An Eagle In Once-In-A-Lifetime Photos
Phoo Chan, a talented California-based bird photographer whose photos have been featured by National Geographic, has captured an incredible, once-in-a-lifetime series of photos of a crow landing and r...It's #SillySunday, and it looks like Yeti has something to say! What's your silly caption for this photo?
(📸: Steph B.)
One of the favorite aspects of our wildlife mission is the variety of animals that enter our clinic each year.
Initially, we thought this youngster might be a rare (for Michigan) Black Vulture due to his small size.
He is, in fact, a Turkey Vulture with a very odd-shaped head and, despite having perfect wings, he will not fly.
His next visit to VCA Countryside Animal Hospital for a full head radiograph and eye check to see if we can get this “handsome” fellow airborne! Stay tuned for further updates. Thank you all for your continued support of our wildlife efforts!
"In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." - John Muir
Have a wonderful Thursday, everyone!
(📸: Kate S.)
As our temps begin to dip, the last smells of summer!
Image: Photographer captures squirrel smelling flowers in adorable snaps
Found on Google from nypost.comThis week we are highlighting Evin Luehr, one of our amazing Nature Educators! Evin is a graduate of Virginia Tech with a degree in Wildlife Conservation, and started her tenure at Howell Nature Center as an intern in our Wild Wonders Wildlife Park. Now she lends her talents to our educational & recreational programming, excursion camp, hosting our many school & retreat groups, and training our wildlife ambassadors. She can truly do it all!
When she isn't working, Evin loves to spend time outside and go backpacking. She brings her love of nature and passion for the outdoors into her work and we are fortunate to have her on the team! Thank you for always giving it your all, Evin!
YAY it's the weekend! It's a beautiful day to come visit us! We are open Saturday and Sunday from 10am-5pm. You're going to flip when you see the animals in our Wild Wonders Park!
"Bottoms up" to the amazing folks at Aberrant Ales in Howell for your donation to the Howell Nature Center, from your "Pint it Forward" promotion! We are truly grateful to our community who continue to support our efforts!
