Fathers express a strong desire to be a part of their children’s lives, to develop close emotional relationships with their children, and to be the best dads possible. Yet, they also report that most services and public spaces are mother-centric and not father-friendly, and that fathers are often viewed as secondary caregivers, babysitters, or optional parents in the lives of children.

Let's craft headbands with felt animal ears, felt flowers, or both!

Come make comics with us! Learn to draw with two fun cartoon "warm-ups," then have fun using them in your own comics. No prior experience is necessary.

Celebrate the arrival of the new Inside Out movie by joining us for coloring, music, and fun!

Make a little prehistoric collage masterpiece out of layered paper and a gold serving tray "frame."

Natural Area Preservation (NAP) works to protect and restore Ann Arbor’s natural areas and to foster an environmental ethic within the community. This involves conducting plant and animal inventories, ecological monitoring, and stewardship projects in Ann Arbor parks. Come learn more about the work that NAP does, and hear information about the city Greenbelt program. ​​The Greenbelt program is an innovative land preservation program that has protected thousands of acres of farmland and open space around the city of Ann Arbor.

Wild native bees are an essential part of our gardens, farms, and urban areas. Join Washtenaw County Parks Naturalist Shawn Severance for a talk on the diversity and beauty of spring-flying bees, and how to conserve them. 

This event is part of Gardening and Farm Fest. 

Come make whatever you want with whatever supplies we have! It's a chance to be creative and use your imagination at this anything goes craft-a-thon!

Michigan children’s book author-illustrator Amy Nielander will coach families on how to draw fun characters using her CREATE A CHARACTER Activity sheet. Parents and kids will improve communication skills, stretch their imagination and practice creative problem-solving. This program for kids and parents/caregivers emphasizes connection, creativity, communication and innovation.

Cut simple shapes out of scrapbook paper, old maps, and old book pages. Glue them however you like on a piece of foamcore to create a unique and colorful work of art!