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Leslie Science & Nature Center


Leslie Science & Nature Center is an outdoor Ann Arbor treasure. Explore the Black Pond Woods trail in different season, visit the raptor enclosures any time, or check out their new nature playscape.

Animals in Ann Arbor - Turkey Vulture at LSNC

The Critter House is open during select days and events. Be sure to check our calendar for details.

Leslie Science & Nature Center hosts great events for all ages. Their marquis events include the annual Ann Arbor Earth Day Celebration, Monarch Migration Festival, and Animal Haunts. Throughout the year they also host additional events like hikes, campfires, and even a camping day.

Each summer they host Summer Camps plus they host camps on select days off from school.

At a Glance

Location:

Leslie Science and Nature Center, Traver Road, Ann Arbor, MI, USA

Schedule

Hours: Dawn-Dusk

Pricing

Free

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Upcoming Events at Leslie Science & Nature Center

Date/TimeEvent
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January 19, 2025
12:00pm-3:00pm
Critter House Open Hours
at Leslie Science & Nature Center, Ann Arbor MI
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January 26, 2025
12:00pm-3:00pm
Critter House Open Hours
at Leslie Science & Nature Center, Ann Arbor MI

Break Camps at Leslie Science & Nature Center

Leslie Science & Nature Center

Camp Categories: Animals/Nature, Outdoors

Camp Ages: Kindergarteners, Elementary School

Enrollment Types: Daily Registration, Full Day

Camps Offered: Fall Break Monday (October 14), November Election Day (November 5), Thanksgiving Wednesday (November 27), Thanksgiving Friday (November 29), Winter Break – December 23, Winter Break – December 30, Winter Break – December 31, Winter Break – January 2, Winter Break – January 3, Martin Luther King Jr Day (January 20), Presidents Day Friday (February 14)), Presidents Day Monday (February 17), Presidents Day Tuesday (February 18), Spring Break (March 24-28)

Summer Camps at Leslie Science & Nature Center

Unity in Learning/Leslie Science Center & Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum

Camp Categories: Animals/Nature, Outdoors, STEM

Camp Ages: Preschoolers, Kindergarteners, Elementary School, 6th Graders, 7th Graders, 8th Graders

Enrollment Types: Full Week, Full Day

Camp Year: 2024

Weeks: Before June 14, Week 01 – June 17-21, Week 02 – June 24-28, Week 03 – July 1-5, Week 04 – July 8-12, Week 05 – July 15-19, Week 06 – July 22-26, Week 07 – July 29-August 2, Week 08 – August 5-9, Week 09 – August 12-16, Week 10 – August 19-23, Week 11 – August 26-30

Birthdays at Leslie Science & Nature Center

  • Location: Leslie Science & Nature Center, 1831 Traver Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
  • Party Type: Venue
  • Age Range: Toddlers Preschoolers Elementary Middle Schoolers High Schoolers

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