Researchers from the University of Michigan's Living Lab program will discuss their studies on how children think about things like social power, race, resource scarcity, future selves, and money saving and spending. Researchers will demonstrate the tasks used with children, report on some interesting findings, and make connections to the real-world issues facing parents, teachers, and other adults who work with children. It will be a fun and interactive event with lots of room for questions and conversations!

The Living Lab program brings UM researchers into public spaces where interested families can participate in studies. Living Lab sites are located in the Ann Arbor District Library, the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, and the UM Museum of Natural History.

Join staff members of AADL and the City of Ann Arbor’s Natural Area Preservation for an informative nature walk in the beautiful 34-acre Black Pond Woods Nature Area.

Black Pond Woods is mostly woodland, and was named for a small vernal pond whose basin was created when the glaciers receded from this area. The dark brown water is caused by tannins and humic acids from leaf litter. We'll learn more about this lovely area and about native plants and animals on our trek.

Dress comfortably and appropriately for the weather. We'll meet in the Leslie Science Center parking lot, which can be accessed from Traver Road.

Join staff members of AADL and the City of Ann Arbor’s Natural Area Preservation for an informative nature walk in the beautiful 38-acre Furstenburg Nature Area.

Furstenburg Nature Area encompasses a wide variety of natural landscapes, including wetlands, woodlands, prairie, and oak savannah, and is connected to Gallup Park on the east side.

Dress comfortably and appropriately for the weather. Meet in the parking lot off of Fuller Road across from Huron High School.

Join staff members of AADL and the City of Ann Arbor’s Natural Area Preservation for an informative nature walk along the Huron River in the 22-acre Argo Nature Area.

Argo Nature Area has been a prime target for combating invasive species and restoring native ones. We'll learn about these native plants and animals, and about the diverse natural features of the area on our walk.

Dress comfortably and appropriately for the weather. Meet in the parking lot by Argo Canoe Livery, off of Longshore Drive.

Karen Hall, MD, PhD., Professor in the Division of Geriatric and Palliative Medicine at the University of Michigan, presents a potpourri of useful and entertaining information about common GI problems that older adults may encounter.

Dr. Hall will also discuss how to maintain bowel health with diet, exercise, and whether dietary supplements are recommended.

Can’t sleep?

Learn several tips for how older adults can obtain better sleep patterns when Dr. Theodore T. Suh, MD, PhD, MHS, AGSF visits AADL to share his knowledge and advice.

Dr. Suh will discuss the epidemiology of sleep disorders in older adults, changes that occur with sleep as people age, known associations between sleep disorders and common chronic illnesses in the elderly, and share practical tips for improving sleep in seniors.

Dr. Suh received his M.D. and Ph.D. from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and his Master of Health Science degree from Duke University. He is a faculty member at both the University of Michigan and the VA Ann Arbor GRECC. In addition, he serves as Medical Director of the Huron Valley PACE (Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly), in Ypsilanti.

Drop in for sensory fun!

Young children can engage their senses by scooping, pouring, shaking, and sorting a variety of materials, and will learn about colors, shapes, textures, and sounds!

Drop in for sensory fun!

Young children can engage their senses by scooping, pouring, shaking and sorting a variety of materials, and will learn about colors, shapes, textures and sounds!

Drop in for sensory fun!

Young children can engage their senses by scooping, pouring, shaking and sorting a variety of materials, and will learn about colors, shapes, textures and sounds!

Drop in for sensory fun!

Young children can engage their senses by scooping, pouring, shaking and sorting a variety of materials, and will learn about colors, shapes, textures and sounds!