Come visit the Howell Nature Center for exciting events! Please note that events require pre-registration. Click on the events below or call our Welcome Center at (517) 546-0249 for additional information.
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Trivia Tuesday! Owls are said to be able to turn their heads almost completely around in order to see. Just how many degrees can owls actually turn their head? Comment your answer below and stay tuned to find out!
Looking for a fun and unique way to celebrate Halloween this year? Join us at the Nature Center's Howl-O-Ween event on October 21st and 22nd! Dress up in your favorite costume and take a walk through the wildlife park to see all the spooky decorations and surprises we have in store. You'll even get the chance to meet some of our resident animals up close! Don't miss out on this family-friendly event that's sure to be a howling good time. See you there! 🎃👻🐺![]()
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Calling all Gryffindors, Ravenclaws, Hufflepuffs, and Slytherins! All witches and warlocks are invited to experience the magic of Hogwarts! You will meet owls and other “magical beasts,” enjoy magical crafts, and create potions. Guests are encouraged to dress up in their house robes or as their favorite character!![]()
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Members: $10 per person.![]()
Non-members: $12 per person.![]()
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This month we are highlighting our staff member, Allison Austin! Allison has been on our team since 2019, and is about to wrap up her 5th season here with at HNC. Allison spends her day catering dinner & special events year round for our campers & guests at HNC! "I enjoy working on such beautiful property, seeing wildlife everyday, and knowing I'm a part of a bigger effort to keep them safe & comfortable by welcoming all guests to experience & nurture a connection to the outdoors they will always remember," says Allison. Outside of work she enjoys concerts, cooking, hiking, traveling to explore new areas, & spending time with family & friends! Thank you for giving all of our guests the best experience when they visit HNC, Allison! We are blessed to have you on our team!
Looking to illuminate the weekend? Soar through the night sky on our thrilling zip line! Stretching 500ft across and 20ft high off the ground, our zip line passes over a glacially formed pond. Glow sticks, neon face paint and a festive treat are included. This special event only occurs in October so don't miss out!![]()
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Pre-registration is required. Ages 5+ with a minimum weight of 50lbs and max weight limit of 250 lbs.![]()
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General Admission: $25 per person, per zip.![]()
Members: $20 per person, per zip.![]()
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Event occurs between 7pm - 9pm. We recommend arriving 15 minutes early for distributing glow sticks. Your adventure guides will meet you in the main courtyard in front of the Welcome Center.![]()
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To expediate check in process please print & fill out your waivers before arrival.![]()
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Minor Waiver: bit.ly/3JiIa7R![]()
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Adventure awaits at Howell Nature Center!![]()
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High Ropes: Experience our new high ropes course! With 14 different obstacles spread across 2 levels, this course has something for everyone, whether that means starting on the lower 15 foot level or jumping straight to the challenging 25 foot top level!![]()
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High Ropes participants must be at least 48 inches tall (or 42 inches with an adult in the course), less than 300 pounds, and properly fit into the gear.![]()
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Price (Members/Non-members): $30/$35![]()
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Zipline & Climbing Tower: While you're here, revisit two of our favorites! Test your rock-climbing skills on our 60-foot climbing tower, then soar down our 500-foot zipline over a pond. ![]()
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Zipline and Climbing Tower participants must be at least 5 years of age and 50 to 250 pounds.![]()
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Price (Members/Non-members): $18/$20![]()
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High Ropes, Zip, & Tower Combo includes all three of these experiences!![]()
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Price (Members/Non-members): $40/$45![]()
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Sky Tykes is mini ropes course for kids under 48 inches! As they explore the course and test their limits, they’re securely harnessed in and monitored by a Nature Center staff member.![]()
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Tykes must have a parent or guardian present at all times. Closed toed shoes are required and children must be under 48 inches (4ft) to participate.![]()
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Children Sky Tykes Fee: $5.00 (fee is in addition to daily HNC park admission)![]()
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To expedite check in, please print and fill out a waiver before you arrive.![]()
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Adult waiver: bit.ly/46e7l5c![]()
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Minor waiver: bit.ly/3JiIa7R![]()
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Sky Tykes registration: conta.cc/3CABX3o
You want it you got it! With our Owl Fest on 9/15 selling out so quickly, we have added on a second session on Friday, September 22nd, 2023. ![]()
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There are limited spots available, so register ASAP before they fill up! It will be a real hoot! ![]()
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We all lean on each other sometimes -- shop from our Camp amazon wish list to support kids connecting with nature!![]()
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Patient of the week![]()
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This little lady is a common nighthawk who came to us unable to fly. She had been spotted grounded in her finder’s yard for days, indicating she was in need of help.![]()
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Nighthawks are not actually hawks at all! They are in the nightjar family and are aerial insectivores, meaning they hunt while flying. They have huge mouths that open wide, capable of catching several insects at once. They hunt at dawn and dusk and will eat bugs like mosquitoes, moths, flying ants, etc. Populations are in steep decline due to reduction in insects from pesticide use as well as habitat loss. ![]()
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Because of their hunting style, nighthawks don’t typically self-feed in captivity, so we are hand-feeding her every 2 hours to ensure she gets the food that she needs. Radiographs show she has a clavicle fracture, which can often be a result of impacts into windows or cars. Time will tell how she heals, but for now we are keeping her comfortable and giving her all the TLC that we can.
✨Ambassador Highlight✨![]()
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Meet Fraiser, one of our resident Sandhill Cranes. Hatched in 1999, Fraiser came to the Nature Center after being found in parking lot. He was unable to fly due to an improperly healed wing fracture, and was eating insects off cars in order to survive. ![]()
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As you can see, Fraiser also has a beak fracture. Because of these extensive injuries, Fraiser found his forever home at the Nature Center, and is now one of our amazing wildlife ambassadors! ![]()
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During the summer months, Fraiser also acts as a surrogate dad to orphaned crane colts teaching them how to be sandhill cranes
As a 501(c)(3) organization, our community and wildlife programs run primarily with funds raised through special events or donations.
