From 1-4 p.m., on Sunday, April 21, more than 20 environmental organizations and nonprofits will be at the Leslie Science & Nature Center with family-free displays and hands-on activities.

More than 20 local organizations will be at the free family-friendly event, along with performances, educational presentations, crafts and other environmental activities.

Don't miss the return of LSNC's beloved owl prowls this year.

The Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum Board of Trustees will start a search for Drumm's successor this fall.

Named Nature Playscape, the multi-year project has several different features and areas, including a 32-foot slide, tunnel and exploration and building area.

Enjoy two benefits to help LSNC complete its nature playscape.

Registration is now open for the 2022 Unity in Learning camps that will span across June, July and August.

Participate in several Halloween-themed activities at the Leslie Science & Nature Center on Oct. 30.

Leslie Science & Nature Center is hiring Unity in Learning summer camp educators to work with youth ages 4-13 from June to September.

ANN ARBOR – The city of Ann Arbor has announced that outdoor programming can resume at Leslie Science & Nature Center after a complete environmental investigation and soil remediation. In 2019, staff at LSNC asked the city to analyze soil found near an area it had planned to construct a Nature Playscape after noticing an unnatural depression in the ground. Out of an abundance of caution, LSNC staff installed a fence around the area and moved all programming offsite. “I’m thrilled to report that the soil remediation project at Leslie Science & Nature Center has successfully been completed,” Derek Delacourt, City of Ann Arbor Community Service Area administrator, said in a statement. “Now, LSNC staff can focus on planning fall outdoor programming adventures for their families and campers.”✉ Like what you’re reading?

(Credit: Leisa Thompson)ANN ARBOR - The executive director of the Leslie Science & Nature Center, Susan Westhoff, sent an email letter on Friday afternoon to patrons of LSNC announcing that programming will continue offsite throughout the fall. I wanted to provide you an update on the Leslie Science & Nature Center. This testing revealed some soil contamination was present throughout our site, and additional testing and treatment planning was needed. Field trips for schools continue at Gallup Park, while our scout, birthday and preschool programming take place over at Olson Park. During this challenging time, we have been reminded that the Leslie Science & Nature Center is so much more than a physical site with buildings and 25 acres of land.

Recent soil testing at the Leslie Science & Nature Center showed dangerous levels of heavy metals including lead and arsenic, causing the center to make programming changes. One of the areas that was tested is the future site for the center's Nature Playscape behind the DTE Energy House. As additional soil testing gets underway, the LSNC Park will remain open. Leslie Science Center separated from the City of Ann Arbor in 2007 and became Leslie Science & Nature Center an independent, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. That plan will be informed by subsequent rounds of soil testing that are now getting underway.