Outdoor Explorations for Homeschoolers!

During the 2010-2011 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 at KNC. Note that some programs are at the DeLano Homestead, located at 555 W. E Avenue.

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

2010-2011 Programs

Click Here for Program descriptions.

• 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.

Registration Fees

KNC Member $52
KNC Non-member $68

To Register for these Programs, click on the appropriate link below:

Call 269-381-1574 x23 with program questions.

Hands-On Nature

Michigan Heritage

Real World Survival

Ages 4-6

Ages 7-9

Ages 10-12

Sept. 8 & 9

Marvelous Minibeasts

Incredible Insects

Life on the Oregon Trail

Oct. 13 & 14

Wild Weeds and Seeds

Listening to the Past (DeLano)

West with Lewis and Clark

Nov. 10 & 11

Animals Prepare for Winter

Life on a Pioneer Farm

The Settling of Michigan (DeLano)

Dec. 8 & 9

Settlers Prepare for Winter (DeLano)

Feeding Winter Birds

A Winter Food Web

Jan. 12 & 13

Snakes and Turtles

Mammal Mania

Winter Weather Science

Feb. 9 & 10

Fuzzy Animals

Reptiles and Amphibians

Winter Survival Skills

March 9 & 10

Frogs and Toads

Pioneer Sugaring (DeLano)

Survivor Trees

April 13 & 14

Wonderful Water

Fabulous Fish

Flying Predators and Their Prey