# Tiny Twigs Nature Play (Ages 2–6) — Red Oaks Nature Center, Madison Heights > Program for families in the Detroit–Warren–Dearborn area (MI). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Fridays, 10–11 a.m.; winter series January 15 – March 5, 2027 (fall series Fridays… - Dates: Fri, Jan 15 – Fri, Mar 5 - Where: Red Oaks Nature Center, 30300 Hales St., Madison Heights, MI 48071 - Ages: Ages 2-6.99, with a caregiver - Price: $12.00 resident / $12.00 non-resident (registered by date) - Schedule: Fridays, 10–11 a.m.; winter series January 15 – March 5, 2027 (fall series Fridays through December 4, 2026) - Organizer: Oakland County Parks and Recreation - Official page: https://mioaklandctyweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/search.html?module=AR&Type=NATUR - Last checked: Tue, Oct 27 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 2, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-01), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/detroit/activities/tiny-twigs-nature-play-ages-2-6-red-oaks-nature-center-madison-heights--listing-fdf474f92e766eb1f7c6bfa2 ## About Tiny Twigs is Oakland County Parks' weekly nature hour for the youngest explorers and the grown-ups who bring them, held on Friday mornings at Red Oaks Nature Center. Each week has a different theme, and the children set the pace: splashing through puddles, hunting for tiny creatures, collecting natural treasures and moving around outdoors while a naturalist guides the group. The aim is to build curiosity, confidence and a bond with nature through play rather than lessons, so it suits toddlers and preschoolers who are happiest exploring with a parent or caregiver beside them. 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