Enjoy a fun and relaxing night sipping on your favorite wine and following along to a guided painting session - no experience necessary! As you create your masterpiece, you’ll be painting an owl with a real owl present, giving you a unique opportunity to observe it up close and learn fascinating facts about this amazing […]
Knee-high Naturalists introduces the wonders of the natural world to young children. Crafts, activities, books, snacks, live animals, and outside exploration will be incorporated into their nature-based learning experience.Parents can drop off their 4-6 year old or stay with the class. Parents or guardians are asked to attend with their 3 year old to help […]
Get the family and explore outside with a fall scavenger hunt. Join one of our naturalists and hike the trails of Keppel Forest in search of colors, bugs, birds, plants and more. You're sure to find some fun as you search and learn about how plants and animals are getting ready for winter. All materials […]
Knee-high Naturalists introduces the wonders of the natural world to young children. Crafts, activities, books, snacks, live animals, and outside exploration will be incorporated into their nature-based learning experience. Parents can drop off their 4-6 year old or stay with the class. Parents or guardians are asked to attend with their 3 year old to […]
Join us as we explore the fascinating signs of fall as it transitions into winter in Michigan! Participants will discover how nature prepares for the colder months by observing changing leaves, cooler temperatures, and shifts in animal behavior. They’ll learn how plants and animals adapt to shorter days, where wildlife goes as winter approaches, and […]
Knee-high Naturalists introduces the wonders of the natural world to young children. Crafts, activities, books, snacks, live animals, and outside exploration will be incorporated into their nature-based learning experience. Parents can drop off their 4-6 year old or stay with the class. Parents or guardians are asked to attend with their 3 year old to […]
Happy Holidays! Step back in time and explore how early Michigan settlers prepared for the winter season. Participants will visit a decorated log cabin and learn about traditions from the 1800s. They’ll discover the history of holiday trees in Michigan, try hand-dipping candles, and create a practical, settler-inspired craft to take home. This drop-off program is […]
It’s time to round up the little ones and come out to the Outdoor Discovery Center for Explore a Story!We’ll be introducing kids to the outdoors through books and outdoor adventures. We’ll read stories, take hikes, meet animals, and have lots of fun. Dress for the weather, this program is outdoors.For ages 1-7.Guardians stay with […]
