Pre-K / Kindergarten Programs
Each topic listed below is 60 minutes and can stand alone or be paired together, as long as they are offered in the same season. Every experience includes a foundational book or puppet show, sensory-based activities, and free exploration. Activities are focused on creating positive experiences of discovery and play in the outdoors to aid further engagement in the future.
Camouflage Critters (Year-round)
- Now you see me! Now you don’t! Camouflage is nature’s game of hide-and-seek. How many critters can we find?
- LS1-2
Fur & Feathers, Tracks & Feet (Year-round)
- It’s an animal treasure hunt! Follow the clues to figure out who has been here.
- LS1-4, ESS3
Nature Detectives (Year-round)
- We’ll use our five senses program to explore the outdoors. Using magnifiers and more, we’ll search for clues outside to discover who lives there.
- LS1-4, ETS2, PS4
Wonderful Worms (Year-round)
- One of our most requested programs! Wiggle and Woggle will introduce you to decomposers and what makes worms so wonderful.
- LS1-4 ESS2, PS3
Insect Investigations (Fall/Spring)
- How many legs does a bug have? Wait, is that a spider? Let’s count to figure it out! Using nets and magnifiers we will sleuth our way to learn more about the most abundant creatures on Earth.
- LS1-4, ETS2, PS4
All About Birds (Winter)
- What makes a bird, a bird? So much to investigate about the different feathers, beaks, and nests of these backyard buddies.
- LS2-4, ESS2-3
A Warm Winter Tail (Winter)
- How do animals stay cozy when the snow starts to fall? After reading A Warm Winter Tail, little explorers will discover the clever ways Michigan’s wildlife keeps warm all winter long. Through storytelling, hands-on exploration, and outdoor play, students will compare how people and animals stay snug in the cold!
- LS1-4, ESS2-3
