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Children and Family Programs
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Creatures of the Night
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 Creatures of the Night: Mythbusters!
Friday, October 29 AND Saturday, October 30, 4 – 7 pm
*Fee: members $5/participating child, $1/adult; non-members $7/participating child, $2/adult (Note: no additional admission fees for event)
*Meet: Entrance to the Arboretum (Interpretive Center parking lot)
Outdoor/indoor program for children (12 and under) and families
Do bats suck blood? Why are spider webs sticky? Come take a walk through the Arboretum to find out the answer to these questions and more! Meet live birds of prey and many fun other characters at this non-scary alternative to Halloween. At the end of the walk, make a creepy craft, sip some hot cider, and enjoy the campfire. Join the fun by coming in costume! Tours leave approximately every 15 minutes, rain or shine. Last tour begins at 6:30 pm.
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Wednesday Mornings at the Barn
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Upcoming Barn Programs
Barn Open Monday-Saturday, 10 am - 4 pm, Sundays 1-4 pm.
Stop by this summer to learn more about where our food comes from - we're growing a vegetable garden!
Barn-anza!
Saturdays, 10 am - 4 pm
Drop-in activity for ages 8 and under
*Last Day is Saturday, September 4!
Visit with the animals and enjoy a new activity each week. Learn more about the animals in the barn and the plants growing in the veggie garden.
Wednesday Morning at the Barn
Visit with us every Wednesday morning at the barn all summer long for a great program for kids ages 8 and under. There's something new to learn and new to do each week. Program runs from 10 to 11:30 every Wednesday from mid-June through August. $2 per child. Click Here for the 2010 schedule and for a full schedule of special programs at the Barn this summer!
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Stroller Stroll
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Stroller Stroll
**Meet: Interpretive Center Parking Lot by the Sundial
Bring your little one to explore the wonders of nature in a safe, hands-on environment. Great time to meet and talk with other parents, too! Come join us! Interactive, Parent to Child (3 and under) learning w/a naturalist guide
Tuesday, September 14, 10 am
Tuesday, October 19, 10 am
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Small Wonders
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Small Wonders: Parent led activities for 2-5 year olds
Explore nature with your child. Interactive stations and plenty of time to spend outdoors. No registration required. Just drop in. Children must be under age 5 and with an adult.
Upcoming Small Wonders Programs:
Small Wonders
Saturday, September 18 and Tuesday, September 21 , 10 – 11:30 am
*Fee: $2/child (in addition to regular admission)
Small Wonders: Spiffy Spiders
Tuesday, October 12 and Saturday, October 16 , 10 – 11:30 am
*Fee: $2/child (in addition to regular admission)
Small Wonders: Opulent Owls
Tuesday, November 16 and Saturday, November 20, 10 – 11:30 am
*Fee: $2/child (in addition to regular admission)
Small Wonders: Winter Tracks & Homes
Saturday, January 15 and Tuesday, January 18, 10 – 11:30 am
*Fee: $2/child (in addition to regular admission)
Small Wonders: Stunning Snowflakes
Tuesday, February 8 and Saturday, February 12, 10 – 11:30 am
*Fee: $2/child (in addition to regular admission)
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Story Corner
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Story Corner
Grab a carpet square and listen to stories about nature! Interactive tools, like puppets, will be used to get everyone involved. We might even have a visit from an animal! Program concludes with a walk outside.
Upcoming Story Corners:
Tuesday, November 9, 10 am
Tuesday, December 14, 10 am
Tuesday, January 4, 10 am
Tuesday, February 15, 10 am
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Jr. Audubon Club
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The Kalamazoo Junior Audubon Club
The Kalamazoo Jr. Audubon Club is a partnership between the Kalamazoo Nature Center, Audubon Society of Kalamazoo & Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. This exciting program is designed for children and their parents to learn about birds and where they live. Don’t worry if you are a first time birder! This program does not require that everyone be at the same level of experience. One of the club’s major goals is just to have fun while finding and learning about the birds of our area. Annual dues are $20 for the first member and $15 for each additional family member. Adults are FREE and pre-registration is required prior to attending a meeting. The club is geared toward children ages 8 to 16 and their parents. Call (269) 381-1574 ext. 0 to register.
Click Here for more information on the Kalamazoo Junior Audubon Club and to view the 2009-2010 Schedule of Events.
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Teen Club-SAVE
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Teen Club
Students Acting to Save the Environment
S.A.V.E is a volunteer, service learning and outdoor education club for teens and college students. Students have the opportunity to engage in positive volunteer activities; learn important environmental, life and job skills and take trips in the field with KNC staff. $25 includes a one-year KNC student membership.
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