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Our Place: Programs at KNC
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Our Place: Programs at the Kalamazoo Nature Center
Glaciers, Rocks into Soil
FALL & SPRING, 2 HRS
Explore the history and formation of our soil. Identify rocks that have been physically and chemically weathered. Use a soil auger and a soil sifter to help compare and classify soil types found in different habitats.
Soil formation, rock weathering, glaciers; E.SE.06.11-14, BCAMS Kit
How Settlers Used Michigan Resources
FALL & SPRING, 2 HRS
Use 19th-century tools, visit a log cabin, and explore an old farm house to learn about the use of resources over time.
Lifestyles over time, environmental impact; L.EC.06.41; 4-H3.04, 8; 4-G5.0.1
Marvelous Birds
SEPTEMBER–OCTOBER, 2 HRS
Observe field biologists banding migrating birds, map out bird migration routes in the Western Hemisphere, and learn about several unique adaptations of birds.
Animal needs & classification, individual variation, characteristics of heredity; L.OL.04.16; L.EV.04.21-22; L.EV.05.12, 21
Outdoor Survival Skills
ALL SEASONS, 2 HRS
Practice using a map and compass, build an emergency shelter, and find out why your brain is the best survival tool of all.
Compass use; E.SE.06.62
 Who Gives a Hoot?
ALL SEASONS, 1.25 HRS
What owl is making that noise? Learn about the unique adaptations of these nocturnal animals. Meet a live owl. This is an indoor program.
Adaptation, instinct, vision, sound, individual traits, ecosystems
 Nature’s Restaurant
ALL SEASONS, 1.25 HRS (Indoor program)
Check out the menu and discover how the customers in a Habitat Diner interact with each other, people, and the world around them. Meet a live animal guest.
Energy flow, food chain/web, ecosystem balance, environmental changes
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Your Place: Outreach Programs
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Your Place: Outreach Programs
(Programs 1 hour to 1.25 hours)
Space Station Earth
Blast off into astronomy through hands-on activities and dramatics.
Earth, sun & moon, orbit, movement, day/night, moon phases; E.ST.04.11, E.ST.04.12, E.ST.04.21, E.ST.04.22, E.ST.04.23, E.ST.04.24, E.ST.04.25, E.ES.05.61, E.ES.05.62, E.ST.05.11, E.ST.05.21, E.ST.05.22, E.ST.05.23, E.ST.05.24, E.ST.05.25
Who Eats What in the Garden?
The farmer is part of the food chain that feeds you, however, to do that he/she has to work with nature’s food chain that wants your food too. Follow a garden from sunlight energy to the veggies on your table. Meet a farmer’s friend.
Flow of energy, food chain/web, producers, consumers, decomposers, scavengers, environmental changes; L.OL.04.15, L.OL.04.16, L.EC.04.11, L.EC.04.21, L.EV.04.21, L.EV.04.22
Michigan Fossils
Go back in time and explore the ancient worlds of Michigan and the animals that lived back then by observing the fossils that are found here. Travel to the bottom of ancient seas and to the ice age glaciers as they retreat.
Fossils, glaciers, life past and present; E.ST.04.31, E.ST.04.32, L.EV.05.13
Nature’s Restaurant
Check out the menu and discover how the customers in a Habitat Diner interact with each other, people, and the world around them. Meet a live animal guest.
Energy flow, food chain/web, ecosystem balance, environmental changes; L.OL.04.15, L.OL.04.16, L.EC.04.11, L.EC.04.21, L.EV.04.21, L.EV.04.22
What in the World are You Eating?
Explore the story of human food and how it went from wild to domestic and from gathered to farm. People have always made choices on the foods we eat and in the process have changed the animals and plants to meet our needs.
Species adaptation and survival, relationship among organisms, heredity, survival; L.HE.02.13, E.ES.03.43, E.ES.03.51, E.ES.03.52, L.EC.04.21, L.EV.05.21
All Ages Programs
Birds of Prey: X-Men of the Wild, Super Heroes of the Sky
Explore the super powers of birds of prey and learn how they survive in the wild. Meet a live bird of prey. This is an indoor program. Additional $25 fee. See fees page for more information.
Adaptation, instinct, individual traits; L.HE.01.11, L.OL.03.32, L.OL.03.42, L.EV.03.12, L.EV.04.21, L.EV.04.22, L.EC.04.11
 Who Gives a Hoot?
What owl is making that noise? Learn about the unique adaptations of these nocturnal animals. Meet a live owl. This is an indoor program.
Adaptation, instinct, vision, sound, individual traits, ecosystems; L.HE.01.11, L.OL.03.32, L.OL.03.42, L.EV.03.12, L.EV.04.21, L.EV.04.22, L.EC.04.11
Sense of Place Habitat Study
Custom designed to meet your time and needs! Do you have a special place near your school that you would like to explore with your class? We will meet you at your woods, pond, or other habitat and explore it together. The possibilities are endless! Call us to make a plan!
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