Parks & Nature
Parks, trails, and playgrounds
Townsend Park: Discovering Owls
Learn all about owls with Blandford Nature Center educators at Townsend Park.
Stewardship Day at Creekside Park!
Family-friendly volunteer day improving a local park greenspace.
Meteors and S'mores
Watch the Perseid meteor shower and roast s'mores at Holland State Park.
Caledonia Lakeside Park: Nature Sensory Experience
Sensory-friendlySensory nature walk for little ones exploring the park through sight, sound, and touch.
Caledonia Lakeside Park: Hike with a Naturalist
Family-friendly naturalist hike led by Blandford Nature Center educators at the park.
Nature Sensory Experience - Various Days
Sensory-friendlyWalk nature trails with your little one and explore using all five senses at Caledonia Lakeside Park.
Stewardship Day at Two Rivers Greenspace!
Volunteer stewardship day caring for Two Rivers Greenspace.
Grand River Adventure 2026
Family open-house celebration of the Grand River's history, science, and culture with community partners.
Fifth Third Bank Summer Concerts at Meijer Gardens: Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers
Summer concert series at Frederik Meijer Gardens featuring Bruce Hornsby.
Summer Evening Naturalist Hike
Evening nature walk led by a Land Stewardship expert to learn about Michigan wildlife and plants.
Summer Evening Naturalist Hike
Nature walk with Blandford's Land Stewardship team exploring Michigan flora.
National Dahlia Show Hosted by the West Michigan Dahlia Society
Free dahlia flower show with hundreds of blooms at Frederik Meijer Gardens.
Fallasburg Park: Hike with a Naturalist
All-ages naturalist-led hike at Fallasburg Park in Lowell.
Grandville- Outdoor Playtime!
Drop-in outdoor playtime with toys and activities for little ones at the library.
Holland State Park Volunteer Experience
Volunteer experience at Holland State Park—great for kids who love nature & giving back.
Wild Food Foraging with I.Y.E Wellness
Learn to identify and forage wild edible plants with expert instructors.
Crane Orchards Light Show
Dazzling light show at Crane Orchards in Fennville.
Holidays on the Farm
Illuminated historic farm with trails, holiday lights, and festive activities.