Name: Brunch and Learn Series
Start: 2026-03-26T09:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-03-26T12:00:00-04:00
Location: DNR Outdoor Adventure Center

Brunch and Learn Series
During this monthly series for active aging adults, participants will have opportunities to meet our on-site educators, listen to guest presenters and take part in various natural resource-themed activities. All programs begin at 9 a.m. and include pastries, coffee and tea upon entry. At 9:30 a.m., presentations will begin, so sit back and enjoy your snack during an exciting and informative program, then wrap up with time to explore the OAC exhibits.

This season's dates and themes are...
Brunch and Learn- Rosie the Riveter & Beyond: How Women Helped Win World War II
January 15
9 a.m.-noon
This informative presentation highlights women’s important contribution to Allied Victory in World War II. Jeannette, a journalist and retired advertising professional, speaks on behalf of the Michigan Rosies (the Rosie the Riveter Association of Michigan).

Ruin to Revival: Restoring Michigan Central Station
Thursday, February 5
9 a.m-noon
Hear the story of the rehabilitation of Michigan Central Station, an iconic historic building in Detroit, from the rarely told perspective of The Christman Company's builders who brought it back to life!

Senior Brunch and Learn: Lumberjacks of Michigan
Thursday, March 26
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Join Lumberjack and Logging Museum historian Jerry Berg as he leads us on a trip back to the virgin forests of early Michigan and tells the tales of the Shanty Boy Lumberjacks that lived there.
*This event kicks off Lumberjack Days 2026 – join the fun by wearing your best flannel, and don't forget to check out the full weekend schedule.

Mackinac's Forgotten Features
Thursday, April 16
9 a.m-noon
Travel back in time with Kyle Bagnall, naturalist for Mackinac State Historic Parks, as he reveals some Mackinac Island attractions that have been lost to time and nearly forgotten. Through rich descriptions, historic illustrations, maps and photographs, you’ll visit once-popular features of a bygone era.

Conservation Officers and the Detroit River Walleye Season
Thursday, May 14
9 a.m.-noon
Join Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officer David Schaumburger to learn about the role of a DNR CO, the Detroit River fishery and a recap of the 2026 walleye run. This presentation will also include a showing of the TV show “Wardens” and Q&A time.

The Anishinaabe People of the Great Lakes
Thursday, June 18
9 a.m.-noon
Discover the culture of the Anishinaabe people of the Great Lakes, presented by the team of Nokomis Cultural Heritage Center. See items such as baskets, stone tools and regalia up close, and learn how the Nokomis Center is preserving the history, arts, culture and language of the Anishinaabe people.

Albert Kahn: Unintended Consequences
Thursday, July 9
9 a.m.-noon
Join Dale A. Carlson, author of “Kahn’s Detroit: A Field Guide to Albert Kahn Designs of the Metro Area,” as he explores some of the most surprising and significant adaptive reuses of Albert Kahn’s buildings across metro Detroit.

Preregistration is required. Cost is $8 per person; payment can be made for groups or individuals.

Click the "Tickets" link to learn more and register.