Stage Nature Center

With thanks to our spring volunteer work groups from LGEVU, Troy High/Athens NHS, Girl Scout Troops 78229 & 77090, Troy Chamber, OPmobility, Motherson SAS, and Scout Troop 1702! We will be scheduling volunteer workgroups again in the fall to help us tackle invasive plant species. More information can be found at https://troynaturesociety.org/get-involved/volunteer/

If you plant it, they will come. Young monarch caterpillar on milkweed in our native garden!
There are still spots left in our Introduction to Native Plants & Natural Landscaping program this Saturday from 9am-10am. More info and register here: https://www.trailblz.info/TroyNatureSoc/EventComplete.aspx?eventid=3374

One more day to pre-order native plants from East Michigan Native Plants LLC. Pick up your purchases at Stage on Saturday, May 30th between 10:30am and 2:30pm.
Master Gardener volunteers will be available during that time to answer your questions.

Spring 2026 Native Plant Sale Pre-Orders Horticulturist Angela Nelson from East Michigan Native Plants, LLC will bring over 60 species of Michigan native perennial wildflowers and grasses for you to select from. Bring your pictures and plans for personal help and advice with your selections. Plants are grown locally by East Michigan Native...

Great things are happening at Stage! New parking lot fencing courtesy of Eagle Scout Chase, new *larger* habitat being prepped for our growing Eastern Garter Snake, and monarch eggs in the native garden!

A few spots left in tomorrow's Story Time at Stage. For ages 2-6 and free adult partner. A naturalist-led program with a story and craft. Program runs 30-60 minutes, $2 per child participant. Register on our website to secure your spot!

Story Time at Stage - May 16, 2026 Pre-registration is required. Come join a naturalist and enjoy a nature-themed story time and craft. Program will run between 30 minutes to an hour. Ages: Recommended for ages 2-6 Fee: $2/child The adult partner is free and must accompany the child throughout the program. No refunds for this program...

Our American Garter snake is resting up for a May full of field trip programs and corporate volunteer workdays! This week we welcome St. John Lutheran, Graham Elementary, Addams Elementary, Troy Union Elementary, and Academy of the Sacred Heart as well as a volunteer group from Troy High/Athens High School. Happy to have you all at Stage Nature Center!

A few spots left in our Little Acorns program tomorrow. Register below to participate!
For ages 2-4 and an adult.
Explore the sights and sounds of nature! This program takes place outdoors. Strollers welcome (keeping in mind the trails are wood-chipped)

Little Acorns - May 2, 2026 Pre-registration is required. Let your child explore the sights and sounds of nature through outdoor activities. This program will take place outside, except in the event of inclement weather. You may wish to bring children in strollers that are sturdy enough for a wood chipped trail. Ages: 2-4 year...

Cocoon update: the cocoon that our volunteer found in the native garden last week was actually a Polyphemus moth and it emerged today. It's been released and is living its best (very short!) life at Stage

Fun find in the native gardens today...a Cecropia moth cocoon! With huge thanks to our native garden volunteers and our corporate volunteer workgroup from LGEVU for all of their hard work