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Nature Discovery Center

Deer display at Nature Discover CenterEnjoy the beauty of our community’s natural surroundings indoors at the Nature Discovery Center located in beautiful Heritage Park. A joint creation of the City of Farmington Hills and the Farmington Public Schools, with a grant from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, the 2,323-square-foot Nature Discovery Center features:

  • A floor-to-ceiling diorama of life in Heritage Park, including trees, native plants, a pond, and wildlife.
  • A hands-on area, where children can touch, see, hear, and smell nature.
  • Two large aquariums that house a variety of native species of fish.
  • A bird-viewing area that offers an up-close look at our feathered friends.
  • An interactive computer weather station and a computer microscope.
  • A nature library packed with information about our community’s natural surroundings.
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    Nature interpretive staff members are available to answer questions. Hours of operation are:

    Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
    Wednesday, 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
    Sunday, 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
    Closed holidays
    Phone: (248) 477-1135

     

     

     


     

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