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Uncovering Nature's Mysteries: A Hands-On Learning Experience

Detroit, MI, USAThursday, January 22, 2026
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In downtown Detroit, an exciting opportunity awaits young explorers. The Outdoor Adventure Center (OAC) is offering a unique chance to step into the shoes of a conservation officer. This isn't just any ordinary activity; it's a wildlife crime scene investigation that promises to be both fun and educational.

Program Details

  • Age Group: Students aged 12 and above
  • Date: Saturday, January 31
  • Session Times:
  • 10:30 a.m.
  • 1:30 p.m.
  • Duration: 2-hour immersive experience

Participants will:

  • Receive a recreational trespass complaint
  • Document observations and collect evidence
  • Visit a suspect's campsite
  • Record observations and link them to the crime scene
  • Draw conclusions, write a police report, and submit it to the prosecutor's office

Educational Value

This activity introduces young minds to:

  • Conservation enforcement
  • Recreation laws
  • Claim, evidence, and reasoning educational model

About the Outdoor Adventure Center (OAC)

Located at 1801 Atwater Street along the Detroit Riverwalk, the OAC is a hub for:

  • Outdoor recreation
  • Education
  • Indoor waterfall
  • Snowmobile simulators
  • Free outdoor recreation and education classes every month

Activities include:

  • Indoor archery
  • Yoga with a creature

Admission

  • Kids (12 years old and younger): $5
  • Adults: $7

The wildlife crime scene investigation is included in the admission price.

Why not take a break from the usual and dive into an adventure that combines learning and fun?

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