DNR Outdoor Adventure Center

We are excited to offer two NEW program series this summer, in honor of Pride Month: inviting everyone to experience a variety of adventures in recreation!

1. The Adventure with Pride series is for adults age 18 or older and will begin this June with a beginner paddling program.

2. LGBTQ+ Archery also kicks off in June and continues monthly for anyone age 8 or older. The program is open to new and experienced archers and is a great experience for youth and families that are interested in archery in a welcoming environment.

Everyone has a place in nature, and we can’t wait to explore Michigan's outdoors with you this summer!

Notice: there is a walk/race in our neighborhood on Saturday, June 6.

Please expect detours near the Outdoor Adventure Center, and allow extra time to reach our location. We expect the parking lot next to our building to be accessible after 10 a.m.

Did you know? Food scraps and yard waste make up about 30% of the material in landfills.

Most of this material can be diverted from landfills by composting!

By composting our food scraps and yard trimmings and using the compost produced, we can return nutrients and carbon to the soil to improve soil quality, support plant growth and build resilience in our local ecosystems and communities.

Want to learn more about composting? Check out the EPA’s Composting site: http://epa.gov/sustainable-management-food/composting

Also, find out about EGLE’s new effort to promote community curbside collection of food scraps: https://www.michigan.gov/egle/newsroom/mi-environment/2026/04/29/beyond-the-landfill

Reminder: We are closed today and tomorrow (Saturday, May 22 and Sunday, May 23), in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.

We will reopen to the public on Wednesday, May 27, from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm. Last entry to the OAC is at 3:30 pm.

Calling all teens! Designed for 14- to 17-year-olds, Camp Explore's
Teen City Explorers day camp will open new doors for teens through friendly group competitions, field trips with partners from Detroit Parks & Recreation, Detroit Riverfront, Detroit Outdoors & more.

Camp Explore at the OAC offers day and overnight programs for youth ages 7 to 17 to explore the Detroit Riverfront and Michigan's state parks.

Some great information to help turtles cross the road! Don't forget to keep yourself safe as you lend a hand!

You can visit the OAC's Eastern box turtle, Blanding's turtle and map turtle in the first floor habitat lodge! Join us Wednesday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Sundays 12-4 p.m. Note that last entry to the OAC is 3:30 p.m. daily.

The morning commute can be tough, but it can be even tougher when you're a turtle. Turtles have places to go this time of year, and they could use our help to get there safely. Here’s how:

Only help a turtle cross the road if it’s safe for you, the turtle, and other drivers. Don’t try to stop fast-moving traffic on a busy road.

Pick up the turtle securely by its shell, and watch out for the claws, the biting end, and the yucky end. Turtles will scratch, bite and relieve themselves when they feel threatened.

Move the turtle in the direction they were traveling and point them away from the road.

Wear gloves if you have some on hand and/or be sure to wash your hands after touching a turtle.

Never pick up a turtle by its tail! You can cause permanent injuries. If you can’t pick up a turtle safely, you can use a stick, shovel or broom to nudge it in the direction it needs to go.

You might be wondering, why does the turtle cross the road? To find a mate, a suitable nesting site, new food sources, and other turtle activities. Thanks for helping Michigan’s turtles get where they need to go!

We're having a great time at the Outdoor Recreation Expo! There's still time to join the fun - the Expo will run until 3 p.m. Last entry to the OAC is 3:30 p.m.

Thanks to our wonderful partners:
adventurtle
Ducks Unlimited
Fishing in the D Foundation
Flint River Watershed Coalition
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Eat Safe Fish
Michigan Department of Natural Resources Recreational Safety
Recess Club | Michigan
Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society
Wander Beyond

Notice: We will be closed Saturday, May 22 and Sunday, May 23, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.

We will reopen to the public on Wednesday, May 27, from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm. Last entry to the OAC is at 3:30 pm.