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Mighty Naturalist Program; Snow Much Fun

Snow Much Fun Program is for ages 1-5 years old with a caregiver. Program Description:  We will read a fun winter-themed story, go for an outdoor walk on the snow covered trail and look at snowflake designs, blow bubbles to see if they freeze, and make snow angels, then we'll head indoors to craft out […]

Mighty Naturalist Program; How Animals Survive in Winter Time

How Animals Survive in Winter Time Program is for ages 1-5 years old with a caregiver. Program Description:  What are some actions nature takes and why to survive winter?  We will explore and learn about hibernation, migration and adaptation.  Monarchs fly to Mexico, Groundhog goes to bed, and Weasel changes his wardrobe!  Find out how […]

Mighty Naturalist Program; Our Feathered Friends

Our Feathered Friends Program is for ages 1-5 years old with a caregiver. Program Description: What is unique about birds, and what do their characteristics (feathers, feet, beak, color, etc.) tell us about their life?  We will read a bird-themed story, look at bird feathers, take a short birding hike to observe our local birds […]

Mighty Naturalist Program; Winter Animal Tracks

Winter Animal Tracks Program is for ages 1-5 years old with a caregiver. Program Description:  How animals make tracks can tell us what they are, what they’re  doing and where they’re headed.  We’ll read a story go on a hunt to see where animal tracks take us; across a trail and up a tree, along […]

Mighty Naturalist Program; Super Squirrely

Super Squirrely Program is for ages 1-5 years old with a caregiver. Program Description: If you followed a squirrel for a day, what would you see?  Climbing branches, storing seeds, making homes in tree holes, and maybe even flying!  Discover different kinds of squirrels as they scamper, eat, and―finally―sleep.  We will go on a squirrely […]

Mighty Naturalist Program; Tree House – Who Lives There?

Tree House - Who Lives There? Program is for ages 1-5 years old with a caregiver. Program Description:  Nature is full of hidden clues about the animals that live there. You may not know where to look or what to look for but animal clues are everywhere. You’ll learn how to spot and identify common […]

Valentine’s Day Snow Shoe Walk!

Dahlem, Jackson's Nature Place 7117 S. Jackson Rd., Jackson, MI, United States

Join us on our first guided snowshoe excursion! Snowshoeing is a fun, unique was to celebrate Valentine's Day and a great way to enjoy all this snow that's still coming down!! Groups leaving at 1:30 and 2:30 $12 Members                   $15 Non-Members Only $5 for kids 17 and […]

Maple Sugaring for Columbia Lower Elementary (1st grade)

Dahlem, Jackson's Nature Place 7117 S. Jackson Rd., Jackson, MI, United States

Maple Sugaring School Program Date: February 20, 2020 Time: 8:45-10:00 am School: Columbia Lower Elementary School; 1st grade Maple Sugaring school program is designed to allow students a first hand experience in the delicious tradition of maple sugaring. Students will learn basic concepts of maple sugaring, investigate tree characteristics, winter tree ID, how sap flows, […]

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Dahlem, Jackson's Nature Place 7117 S. Jackson Rd., Jackson, MI, United States

Maple Sugaring for Columbia Lower Elementary (1st grade)

Dahlem, Jackson's Nature Place 7117 S. Jackson Rd., Jackson, MI, United States

Maple Sugaring School Program Date: February 21, 2020 Time: 8:45-10:00 am School: Columbia Lower Elementary School; 1st grade   Maple Sugaring school program is designed to allow students a first hand experience in the delicious tradition of maple sugaring. Students will learn basic concepts of maple sugaring, investigate tree characteristics, winter tree ID, how sap […]