Hike the trails of Laketown Township’s Farview Park in search of resident and migratory owls. The group will try to call in Eastern Screech, Barred, and Great Horned Owls as they hike. Flashlights are welcome. Dress for the weather!Suggested for ages 6 and up.Guardians stay with the class.Registration required.Fee: FREE - program sponsored by Laketown […]
We are partnering with Park Township to offer a snowshoe hike. Hikers will explore the natural areas surrounding Cooper-Van Wieren Park in search of interesting animals and plants while walking in wooden, Ojibwa-style snowshoes. The snowshoes are ideal for people aged 8 years and up. Participants are welcome to wear their own snowshoes and/or bring […]
Students will explore the early signs of spring, including bird migrations and emerging wildflowers. They will learn about the parts of a tree and discover how trees produce sap. Participants may have the opportunity to tap a tree or help collect sap for the evaporator. The program concludes with a hands-on look at the evaporation […]
What secrets does nature hold for helping kids unplug, play, and thrive?Don’t miss this free, one-of-a-kind speaker series presented by ODC Network! Join nationally recognized experts as they uncover the science behind our screen habits and share inspiring, practical ways to reconnect—with nature, each other, and your community. Join Scott Sampson, paleontologist, science communicator, and […]
Join us Wednesday, March 4, from 8:30am – 12:00pm for a dynamic, hands-on workshop with Adam Bienenstock and Scott Sampson, two leading voices in nature-based communities, learning, and play. Together, they will inspire participants to rethink how we connect children and families with the natural world in our developed spaces, drawing on research-backed insights, practical […]
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 […]
This family-friendly event takes place at the City of Holland’s Van Raalte Farm where the sap will be flowing and the sugar house steaming! Join us as we tap trees, gather sap, and watch the evaporator boil the liquid down into real maple syrup. There will be lots of activities for the kids and we’ll […]
