Explore all things owls at LSNC before the big game on Super Bowl Sunday.

“This organization is one that makes a difference daily in the lives of children and families across Southeastern Michigan. I am honored to move into this role, and grateful for the opportunity to continue to build and move forward with our incredible team,” Westhoff said.

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

Don't miss the city's non-scary, nature-inspired event for families this Halloween season.

Here's how you can get a free tree this fall from the city of Ann Arbor.

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

Enjoy paddling on the Huron River through Ypsilanti and into Ford Lake on Sept. 25, 2022.

Celebrate 50 years of Project Grow at its annual tomato tasting.

Celebrate the things that fly around us with kid-friendly activities at Matthaei Botanical Gardens.

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

High wind conditions carried the smoke to the downtown Ann Arbor building, Ann Arbor Fire Department officials said.

Attend a family-friendly event for a good cause in Ann Arbor.

Enjoy two benefits to help LSNC complete its nature playscape.

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ANN ARBOR – Tired of the uniformness of virtual meetings? That’s why the Leslie Science and Nature Center has begun offering special appearances from its animal ambassadors to lift the virtual meetup experience. An education staff member will accompany each animal ambassador for 15 to 30 minute sessions that include a Q&A. Below are the available animal ambassadors, with descriptions by LSNC:Barred OwlThe Barred Owl is no stranger to online teaching. Enjoy watching the behavior of these laid-back, powerful creatures as they slide their way into your next virtual hang out.

Mich. The Leslie Science and Nature Center will be moving the annual Monarch Migration Festival virtual this year, but thats no reason to skip the celebration. The event celebrates the yearly migration of the monarch butterfly across North America, which has recently been threatened by deforestation and the use of herbicides. The event centers around a live broadcast of the butterfly release in the Leslie Science and Nature Centers pollinator garden, and participants will also have access to educational games, videos, and other at-home activities. Registration is $7 for individual admission, or you can opt for the $22 pollinator pack which comes with additional info and seeds to start a pollinator garden at home. For more information and to register for the event, visit Leslie Science and Nature Centers website here.

ANN ARBOR - Get ready to celebrate and learn about the annual journey monarch butterflies take each year at the Leslie Science and Nature Center's family-friendly 2019 Annual Monarch Migration Festival at Gallup Park. On Sept. 8 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., enjoy meeting local experts and vendors that help contribute to butterfly conservation efforts. Each year, waves of monarchs migrate across diverse United States terrain to Mexico, where their wintering grounds are located. Admission is $5 per person, and registration for the event is required by Sept. 6. All About Ann Arbor is powered by ClickOnDetroit/WDIV.

A park in Ann Arbor has fenced off a large section and moved all activities after a troubling discovery Thursday. ORIGINAL STORY: Leslie Science & Nature Center changes programming after soil tests positive for heavy metalsRecent soil samples showed traces of heavy metals, including arsenic and lead. The park is still open to the public, but testing is ongoing throughout the entire park to see if there is any other contamination. Normally you'd see and hear dozens of kids in nature camps running around the Leslie Science and Nature Center, but Thursday afternoon, one would only hear the sounds of nature. Soil samples showed elevated levels of several elements, including lead, arsenic and mercury.