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!
Tremendous Trees at Leslie Science & Nature Center
(3rd-5th) What would we be without trees? Students will explore the plant that provides us with life supporting resources through hands-on exploration, identification, and a hike through a place where so many trees call their home—the woods!