Outdoor Explorations for Homeschoolers
During the 2012-2013 school year the Kalamazoo Nature Center will offer a series of environmental education programs developed especially for homeschoolers ages 4 to 12.
Program sessions are offered once a month on Wednesday or Thursday afternoons. Weather permitting, all programs have an outdoor portion at the Nature Center.
Winter Closings:
Homeschool Programs will be cancelled if Plainwell Public Schools are cancelled. If programs are cancelled due to weather, they will be rescheduled for the following week. School Closings at WWMT.com
2012-2013 Programs
View program descriptions.
View and print all Programs
Print a registration form
Please see the following class schedule for availability:
Wednesday Ages 4-6 - FULL
Thursday Ages 4-6 - FULL
Wednesday Ages 7-9 - Open
Thursday Ages 7-9 - Open
Wednesday Ages 10-12 - Open
Thursday Ages 10-12 - CANCELLED
To register, call (269) 381-1574 ext. 0
• Programs begin PROMPTLY at 1 p.m. and last 1.5 – 2 hours, depending on child’s age.
• A portion of most programs will be held outdoors, so please dress appropriately.
• Handouts will be available as appropriate.
• Non-participating family members are welcome to remain at the Interpretive Center at no additional cost.
• You must pre-register — no walk-ins, please!
• Please bring in a signed copy of the registration form to your program. Click Here for a printable form.
Call 269-381-1574 x19 with program questions.
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Nature's Seasons
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Creatures Great and Small
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The Eco-connection
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Ages 4-6
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Ages 7-9
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Ages 10-12
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Sept. 12-13
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Summertime Bugs
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Bird Migration
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Decomposer Dynamics
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Oct. 10-11
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Farmhouse Critters (DeLano)
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Bats and Bugs
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Living Lightly with the Earth (DeLano)
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Nov. 14-15
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Falling Leaves
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Meat Eating Mammals
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The Water Cycle
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Dec. 12-13
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Birds at My Windows
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Antlers and Horns
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Bird Food
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Jan. 9-10
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It's Snowing!
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A Bear's World
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Flowers and Fruits as Foods
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Feb. 13-14
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A Tracking Expedition
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A Beaver's Tale
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Marsh Munchers
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March 13-14
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Amazing Opossums
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Spineless Animals
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Sunshine and Energy Flow
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April 10-11
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Here Comes Spring
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Life in a Stream
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From Field to Forest
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