A Ducky Day

Come join the fun as we celebrate the ducks that stick around Michigan during the winter! Explore how ducks stay warm, how they float, and uncover other fascinating duck facts through a variety of hands-on activities. Take a stroll along our accessible, 3/4-mile Paved Path and learn even more about these amazing birds.

Planned activities:

• Auditorium: Rubber ducky games and craft station
  Have a blast with Rubber Ducky Games and win exciting prizes as you test your skills. Then, unleash your creativity at the craft station and make a ducky masterpiece!
• Resource Center roost: Duck exploration station
  Dive into the world of ducks with interactive activities and cool facts that will leave you quacking with curiosity.
• Trails: Scavenger hunt and duck facts
  Join the great duck search. Find odd looking rubber ducks as you wander along the trails, and learn fun duck facts and duck humor along the way!
• Fire pit:
  Enjoy a cozy break from the winter chill while roasting marshmallows as you warm up at our fire pit.
• Overlook: Read to a duck!
  Kids can enjoy reading aloud to our duck decoys—it’s a fun way to practice reading while celebrating ducks!
• Snow duck building contest (weather permitting):
  Get creative and build your own snow duck! A fun activity for all ages, depending on the snow conditions.

Cookies and rubber duck merchandise will be for sale. Activities are free with the price of admission.

Admission is $6/adults, $5/seniors and students, $4/children ages 2-17. Sanctuary members always get in free!