Preschool Spring at Leslie Science & Nature Center
(PreK) : Celebrate the birth of spring! A fun-filled puppet show will enthrall and educate your youngsters about animal life in springtime. Visit the Critter House and enjoy an outdoor walk through the woods and prairies discovering the eagerly anticipated signs of spring.
Preschool Fall at Leslie Science & Nature Center
(PreK) Explore fields and forests to learn how pants and animals prepare for winter through an enchanting autumn puppet show. Your students will have a close up and friendly encounter with a live animal and a discovery hike will enable them to experience the joys of fall.
Winter Woods at Leslie Science & Nature Center
(PreK - K) What do animals do in the winter? Students will discover how both plants and animals prepare themselves for survival during Michigan’s harsh winters through hands-on experiments, observations, a hike through the woods, and a closer look at one of Michigan’s native animals.
The Nature of Water at Leslie Science & Nature Center
(3rd-5th) What is a watershed? How does water move throughout our planet? Through hands-on exploration, inquiry, and observation, students will discover the vital role water plays in all our ecosystems.
Beaks, Feathers, Talons at Leslie Science & Nature Center
(3rd-5th) Leslie Science & Nature Center’s resident raptors help us explore bird adaptations and discover what helps them survive in the wild. Students will take a birding hike, run an experiment on beak designs, play a game, and meet one of our birds up close!
Insect Investigations at Leslie Science & Nature Center
(K-5th) After building a bug, meeting live insects, and trying your hand at pollinating plants, students will learn what it's like to be a bee as they attempt to gather enough nectar for the hive.
Habitat Hunt at Leslie Science & Nature Center
(K-5th) What is a habitat? Through guided exploration, a hike through the woods, and scientific journaling, students will discover what makes Black Pond Woods a special place for the animals that inhabit it.
Sensing Nature at Leslie Science & Nature Center
(K-2nd) How do animals use their sense of sight, smell, touch, taste, and hearing? Students will discover how animals use their senses to survive by observing a live animal up close, exploring stops along our “Sensory Nature Trail,” and much more! Your students’ senses are sure to be engaged!