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Thanksgiving
KNC Closed
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White-tailed Deer
Sunday, November 4 at 2 p.m.
Meet: Cooper’s Glen Auditorium
In/Outdoor, trail walking, family program.
White-tailed Deer are an important but sometimes troublesome part of our local eco-system. Learn more about their lives with an informative power point and by participating in activities. Finish with a walk to look for signs of deer activity along our trails.
Mr. Pete’s Unnatural Trail
Sunday, November 11 at 2p.m.
Meet: Cooper’s Glen Auditorium
Fee: Members-free; Non-members-regular KNC Admission
Interactive, outdoor hike for families
Join Mr. Pete on a unique trail of discovery. Mr. Pete is a little confused. We told him to lead a hike to find certain plants and animals. However, his idea of a Blue Jay is a letter “J” painted blue. Help him find the other “unnatural” plants and animals while learning natural history about the actual living things.
Story Corner
Tuesday, November 13 from 10-11
Meet: Glen Vista Gallery
Indoor, Young children and their adults
Grab a carpet square and actively listen to stories about our natural world. Everyone will get involved with hand rhymes, sound effects, puppets or maybe a visit from an animal!
Chicago Road Trip: Darwin and The Field Museum
Saturday, November 17 from 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
Meet: KNC, Interpretive Center Parking Lot
*Fee: Members-$60/adult, $55/senior (65+) or student (12-17), $50/child (4-11); Non-members-$70/adult, $65/senior (65+) or student (12-17), $60/child (4-11)
Pre-registration and payment required by Mon. Nov. 5th: (269) 381-1574 ext. 0
Family oriented trip
Spend a day exploring the fabulous Field Museum! Our visit will coincide with the special Darwin exhibit where we will learn about the man who wrote The Origin of Species, the basis for modern biology. The Darwin exhibit contains hands-on activities, books, fossils, journals, interviews, live animals and more! General admission to the museum’s permanent exhibits is also included. We’ll be able to meet Sue, the world’s largest and most complete T. rex as well as explore exhibits about animals and cultures from across the globe! Fee includes charter bus transportation, general/special exhibit museum admission, and pizza dinner. Bring money for lunch on your own in the museum.
Talkin’ Turkeys
Sunday, November 18 at 2 p.m.
Meet: Interpretive Center Lobby
Interactive, outdoor, family program
Jakes, toms, poults and hens, do you know the difference? Come and learn about wild turkeys! We will take a journey looking for signs of turkey activity and along the way we’ll pick up some facts about these interesting birds.
Knee High Naturalists: Turkey Tracks
Tuesday, November 20 OR Saturday, November 24 from 9:30-11 a.m.
Meet: Tree Top
Pre-registration required: (269) 381-1574 x0
*Fee: $4/child with adult (in addition to regular admission rates, if applicable)
Hands-on, interactive, outdoor for Children ages 3-5, with a caregiver
Games, stories, snacks and crafts will help preschoolers learn about the Wild Turkey! Gobble, gobble!
Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 23
KNC Closed
Over the River and Through the Woods Hike
Sunday, November 26 @ 2 p.m.
Meet: Interpretive Center Lobby
Outdoor, trail walking, family/adult program
Feeling guilty about that third helping of stuffing? Join naturalist, Kara Haas, for a brisk hike through the forest to the viewing deck over looking the Kalamazoo River. Bring your binoculars and get some exercise!