by orionontv | Mar 4, 2026 | Informational
March is an exciting time to explore outdoor spaces and learn more about the nature all around us at Wint Nature Center. Birds and wildlife often begin their spring preparation despite the weather conditions, so you never know what you’ll see this time of year. Located in Independence Oaks County Park in Clarkston, Wint Nature Center naturalists will help you make the most of your time outdoors. Here’s a look at what’s coming up:
- Explore the science of Geology during the Let’s Be Geologists Mini Camp from 1-3:30 p.m. March 7. Learn about how rocks are made, the different characteristics of rocks and much more by looking at real specimens and participating in hands-on activities. Plus, start your own rock collection. All supplies are included. This program is suitable for ages 5-10 years old. A release form is required with registration. Cost is $15/child
- Children ages 3-6 can enjoy nature fun as they increase their love for the outdoors during the monthly Puddle Jumpers program from 10:30-11:30 a.m. March 13. A naturalist will engage children with a story, nature talk and a related hands-on activity. Each child will make a craft to take home. March’s theme is At the End of the Rainbow. Cost is $5/child
- Ring in the maple season with our new mobile sugar shack! Explore the world of maple with a hands-on lesson on its history, science and geography during two sessions of To the Sugar Shack from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or 2-4 p.m. March 14. See the sugaring process from tree to table and taste the result. This program is suitable for all ages. Cost is $10/person
- Learn about the history of maple sugaring during the Homeschool Series Program To the Sugar Shack from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. March 18. From Native American legends and pioneer tools to modern techniques, you’ll learn how to turn sap into syrup (and eventually sugar) while trying your hand at tapping a maple tree and exploring our new sugar shack. Cost is $10/child/session. Sessions are designed as a drop-off program for youth. All students are welcome, including those from a traditional homeschool, pod or virtual learning setting. A release form must be completed with registration
- “Sala-meander” your way down to Wint Nature Center to look for salamanders, frogs, fairy shrimp and many other animals during the Vernal Pool Stroll program from 7-9 p.m. March 28. Vernal pools are known as the “coral reefs” of Northern forests. This program is suitable for school-aged children and adults. Cost is $5/person
- ECHO (Early Childhood Hour Out) brings together parents, grandparents, nannies and caregivers from 10:30-11:30 a.m. every Thursday. This program features a caregiver-led activity provided by nature center staff and coffee, tea and conversation with other caregivers, strengthening community connections. Optional activities may take place outside. This program is free and no preregistration is necessary. Caregivers must supervise children at all times. Siblings are welcome
Preregistration with payment required by calling 248-858-0916 weekdays or 248-625-6473 during nature center hours or register online anytime.
Wint Nature Center
Wint Nature Center, located within Independence Oaks County Park, provides hands-on natural history exhibits, a captive live animal collection and an outdoor sensory garden as well as a bird feeding station and natural viewing area. Year-round educational programs presented by park naturalists are available to the public. American Sign Language interpreters are available during specific programs as noted on the Nature Education Program Schedule. Specialized nature programs include in person and virtual field trips, naturalist-led hikes and Wild Birthday Parties. Community Outreach Programs include nature presentations and nature information and touch tables. A portable inflatable planetarium can be booked either at the nature center or as an outreach program.
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by orionontv | Mar 4, 2026 | High School Sports, News
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Nick Wood had an inkling early that something special was afoot for his Durand High School boys bowling team. It was during tryouts. “You could just see that these kids were gifted athletically,” said the first-year coach. “They listen well, they took right in and they ran with it.”
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An eerie quiet had descended over Jax 60 when Kenleigh Vandergrift stepped onto the approach in the ninth frame. The sophomore bowler from Milan High School walked toward the foul line, released her ball and broke the silence by yelling, “Yes!” before her ball had touched any pins.
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Scott Marry always likes to spread the praise. The longtime Hudson wrestling coach always points to his wrestlers, school administration and Hudson community when talking about the successes of his program.
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Under normal circumstances, this would have been the most pressure-packed shot in the life of St. Clair Shores Lake Shore senior bowler Devin Patrick – and also maybe the most pressure-filled shot any bowler has faced this season.
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Districts offer every team new life and second chances – and after a week full of those, 128 hopefuls are only three more wins from booking a trip to Michigan State. Find everything you need to know this week about tickets, brackets and more as the tournament continues on the Boys Basketball page. To watch any of several games online, visit the NFHS Network, and click here for several of the intriguing matchups.
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This month’s girls basketball championships will once again cap the MHSAA winter tournament schedule, and nearly 670 teams will play in Districts this week with dreams of finishing this three-week run on the season’s final day. We always switch up our “Breslin Bound” format once the MHSAA Tournament starts, as last week’s most intriguing results are followed this time by glances at three District brackets of note in each division.
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The Crystal Falls Forest Park boys basketball team appears to be on a mission as it progresses through the postseason. Forest Park is fresh from earning its third-consecutive Division 4 District basketball title with a 73-38 defeat of Norway on Friday in Crystal Falls.
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Concord has a rich basketball tradition, but something has happened this year that no one could have predicted. The Yellow Jackets have had four players – two girls and two boys – reach the career 1,000-point milestone. “It seems like a pretty rare occurrence,” Concord athletic director Matt Lehman said. “I’ve been doing this for a long time, and I’ve never seen anything like it.”
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Be The Referee is a series of short messages designed to help educate people on the rules of different sports, to help them better understand the art of officiating, and to recruit officials. Here is this week’s segment – Over the Back – Listen.
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