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Learn About Pines at Farmington Hills Nature Center
Registration is required for the two-part workshop, which starts Jan. 5.
Explore the magnificent world of pine trees Jan. 5 and Jan. 9 at the Nature Discovery Center, located inside Heritage Park in Farmington Hills.
You'll learn to properly identify trees using a field guide, and then explore the edible, medicinal, and utilitarian uses for a pine tree. Participants will make a basic pine balm and gain a deeper understanding of these evergreen trees.
The Getting to Know the Pines - Eating the Trees Workshops will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Jan. 5 and 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Jan. 9, and are designed for ages 8 to adult. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Advance registration is required at https://recreg.fhgov.com or the Costick Center. The fee is $35 per person and includes materials.
The Outdoor Skills Workshop series also includes a Bow Drill Fire Starting Workshop on Feb. 16 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Participants will make their own bow drill fire starter and practice the art of proper fire building.
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Heritage Park is located at 24915 Farmington Rd. Call the Nature Center at 248-477-1135 or write to asmith@fhgov.com for more information.
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