
Outdoor Explorations for Homeschoolers!
During the 2009-2010 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, a portion of all programs are held outdoors.
Winter Closings:
Home School 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
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Date
offered
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Nature’s Seasons
Ages 4-6
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Creatures Great and Small
Ages 7-9
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The Eco-connection
Ages 10-12
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Sep 9/10
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Summertime Bugs
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Bird Migration
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Decomposer Dynamics
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Oct 7/8
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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 11/12
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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 9/10
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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 13/14
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It’s Snowing!
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A Bear’s World
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Flowers and Fruits as Food
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Feb 10/11
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A Tracking Expedition
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A Beaver’s Tale
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Sunshine and Energy Flow
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Mar 10/11
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Amazing Opossums
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Spineless Animals
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Marsh Munchers
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Apr 14/15
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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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• Programs begin PROMPTLY at 1:00 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!
• You may pre-register online at www.naturecenter.org
Registration Fees
KNC Member $52
KNC Non-member $68
Call 269-381-1574 x23 with program questions.