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Johnson Nature Center is comprised of 40 acres of woods, fields, wetlands, and rolling hills. Nature-based summer camps are available as well.

Students and families participate in outdoor, experiential learning programs throughout the year. The trails are open to the public from 8am to dusk daily.

10/31/2026

10/30/2026

It is not just broad-leaved trees that change colors this time of year. Some conifers, like tamaracks change colors too. Their needles will turn golden-yellow and drop.

10/29/2026

Looking for a trail recommendation for the best fall colors? Ask this crew!

10/28/2026

One of the best ways you can help wildlife is to leave your leaves where they fall. Many animals need leaf litter to survive the winter.

10/28/2026

As the daylight is getting shorter, the leaves are putting on a show. But did you know the yellow and orange colors are in the leaves during the summer? It is just being masked by chlorophyll, which gives leaves their green color. As chlorophyll dies, the other colors start to show.

10/17/2026

Have you ever seen a pink blob on a log? This is wolf slime mold, also known as wolf’s milk. Despite their name, they are not a mold or fungus; they are a protist. Protists are cellular organisms that are not classified as an animal, land plant, or fungus.

10/16/2026

It’s National Wildlife Refuge Week, a celebration of the places that protect wildlife and provide opportunities for people to experience nature like we do here at the Johnson Nature Center. This year’s observance runs October 10–17.

You don't have to travel far to connect with the natural world. At the JNC, wooded trails, a pond, and native plants provide opportunities to slow down and admire what’s happening around you.

This fall, make time for a nature walk and leave with a greater appreciation for the places that call Michigan home.

10/15/2026

Join us for our annual fishing event along our four-acre pond. This is a popular event and requires pre-registration to reserve your spot. The fees help support our community based programs.

Bring your own fishing pole or borrow one of ours. Registration is based on a per-person fee, with a maximum of 6 people in a group registered together.

Children and adults 2 years and older: $10 per person

Children 1 year and under are free.

Oakland County Parks registration link here: https://mioaklandctyweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/search.html?module=AR&Type=OUTDR&_csrf_token=ld6U6Y6S1P183U2I332E475Q5550585B6H014J6P521E5V5F515I1K5L5D71561R4X4U5155075R4T4L680J5R4L4P6T010A3Y6N65015S605D4I73614Y564C0G5P6B4O

10/14/2026

Happy National Fossil Day! October 14 is an opportunity to celebrate fossils and the stories they tell about ancient plants, animals, environments, and our ever-changing planet. It’s also the focus day of Earth Science Week.

While you won't find dinosaurs roaming the trails at Johnson Nature Center, you can explore a living landscape and think about how nature changes over time.

From the tiniest leaf to the oldest tree, every part of nature has a story.

10/12/2026

Did you know October is an important time for migratory birds? World Migratory Bird Day was celebrated October 10, and birds are still making their way through Michigan as they head south for the season.

This week, take a walk at Johnson Nature Center and keep your eyes and ears open. You might be lucky enough to spot a familiar backyard bird, a seasonal visitor, or something completely unexpected!

Grab your binoculars, bring the family or just yourself, and see what you can discover.

Address

3325 Franklin Road
Bloomfield Hills, MI
48302

Telephone

+12483416485

Website

http://johnsonnaturecenter.org/

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