Explore the history, ecology, and conservation of Florida's spectacular plant and animal life. Programs start every half-hour from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Members free; students ages 5 and up $6; adults $4. Children ages 4 and under free. Includes admission to the History Center. Bring lunch to enjoy in Heritage Square. To register, call (407) 836-8580.

Learn about some of your grandparent’s favorite childhood pastimes as you play checkers, marbles, hopscotch, jacks and other fun games. Sponsored by SunTrust. Free with garden admission.

Ages 5 and up. Please join us the first Wednesday of every month for an exciting, hands-on learning experience! Additional dates: October 5-Totally Trees. November 2 -Turkey Time. December 7-For The Birds. Class cost is $5 per child and does not include Garden admission. Pre-payment is required. Call 636-4132 to register.

Seven-year-old piano prodigy Naomi Yamaguchi has won several awards for her piano-playing skills and even earned a trip to Carnegie Hall. Naomi, a student at Holy Family in Rochester Hills, is taught piano by Catherine Rollin. Naomi, who loves to compose as well as play music, started playing piano at age 4. Last year, she started to compete and she, so far, has won every competition she has entered. The first win came at the Albion College Piano Festival in October 2010.

September 4 Sunday in The Park -- Bugs! Colossal Cave Mountain Park presents a cool experience with the small critter world. Slide show and critter hunt—this is one of our most popular events and is presented by the dynamic Carl Olson. Carl Olson is the Associate Curator of Entomology from the University of Arizona; this is his 8th year with Sunday in the Park. Join us for a fun and informative time! Presentation at 2:00 pm with bug hunt at 3:15 pm. Colossal Cave Mountain Park is located at 16721 E. Old Spanish Trail, Vail, AZ Event is free.

All area homeschoolers are invited to the HEY Fall Rally.  There will be a short business meeting followed by guest speakers.  The Used Book/Vendor Sale will be immediately following the speakers.

Chris Friedman will present “Helping Your Child Love Learning”.  There will also be a panel discussion.  The panel will include new homes choolers, veteran home schoolers, and those who have been home schooled themselves.  It is certainly shaping up to be a wonderful evening.

Learn and practice a variety of popular techniques proven to keep kids safe. For example: • Bike Helmets • Poison Control • Car Seat Installation • Fire Safety • Safe Routes to School • First Aid • Water Safety • And much more Several activities will be scheduled throughout the day.

The Michigan Network for Children's Environmental Health (MNCEH) and Senator Dr. Roger Kahn will be at the Mid-Michigan Children's Museum on Thursday, August 11th between 10:30am-1:30pm. The MNCEH is a coalition of non-profit organizations from around the state working to protect Michigan's families and kids from toxic chemicals. The MNCEH will have their XRF testing device with them, which immediately detects toxic substances in consumer products. You're encouraged to bring in your children's toys and products and the MNCEH will test them for free.

9 a.m. registration, 10 a.m. shotgun start Golf, Food, Drinks, Prizes, and Fun! Cost: $500 per foursome; $125 per individual. Contact the Bay City Country Club at (989) 684-2611 to reserve your space!

Sunday in The Park -- Ranching Across the Cienegas August 7 at Colossal Cave Mountain Park, Vail AZ Free presentation, ranch tour and much more at Colossal Cave Mountain Park. In the late 1800s the Empire Ranch encompassed most of Pima, Cochise and Santa Cruz counties and stretched into New Mexico. Today’s Empire Ranch and La Posta Quemada are remnants of that former greatness. Find out how the Empire Ranch played a role in shaping our modern day area. Many historical photos to view.