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| Saturday May 18, 2013 | ||
| 9:00 am | Nature Photography with your Mobile Device Learn to use your iPhone, iPad, iPod or Android mobile device to capture the beauty of landscapes, wildlife & flowers. Class includes downloading, editing & sharing your photos. Participants will also spend time photographing live animals, landscapes & flowers. No prior photo skills needed. The fee for this class is $45. Please pre-register by contacting us at 517-349-3866 or harriscenter@sbcglobal.net. Learn more at www.meridian.mi.us. (more) Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event |  |
| It's Always Earth Day: Stewardship Mornings It's always Earth Day at the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road in Okemos and they are looking for volunteers to help in the park on Saturday May 18 at 9-11 am. Volunteers may help prepare flower beds, maintain trails and pull invasive plants in the woods. The Harris Nature Center is holding a Stewardship Morning once a month, March-October. People can volunteer one time, two times or every month. For more information contact them at 349-3866 or harriscenter@sbcglobal.net. Stewardship Mornings repeat monthly (more) Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event |
| 7:00 pm | Animal Tracks and Traces Campfire Discover wildlife through the tracks and traces they leave behind on Saturday May 18 at 7 pm at the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road in Okemos. Includes a campfire program, marshmallow roasting and a guided night walk. There is a $3/person or $7/family fee due at the time of the program. For more information contact them at 349-3866 or harriscenter@sbcglobal.net. (more) Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event |
| Sunday May 19, 2013 | ||
| 8:00 am | Guided Bird Watching Walk Enjoy bird watching with an experienced Capital Area Audubon Society (CAAS) leader at Davis/Foster Preserve on Van Atta Road, north of Grand River on Saturday May 19 at 8am. Meridian Township and CAAS have teamed up to promote bird watching in the beautiful Meridian Township Parks. This walk will be led by naturalist, Clara Bratton. You must bring your own binoculars. There is no fee for this walk. Contact Harris Nature Center at harriscenter@sbcglobal.net or 517-349-3866 for more information. (more) Davis/Foster Preserve ( Van Atta Road Haslett, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event | |
| Tuesday June 4, 2013 | ||
| 10:30 am | Weekday Wildflower Walk Every week the spring woods looks a little different as more and more wildflowers poke up out of the ground. Join a naturalist at the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road in Meridian Township for a guided walk on Tuesday mornings in the spring and watch the changes! The final spring walk is June 4 at 10:30-11:30am. The fee is $3/person due at the time of the walk. For more information contact them at 517-349-3866 or harriscenter@sbcglobal.net (more) Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event | |
| Thursday June 13, 2013 | ||
| 10:00 am | Chipmunk Story Time: Hide and Seek Join Chicory Chipmunk at the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road, in Meridian Township once a month for nature stories followed by games, a craft or a walk. The programs are open to preschool and elementary children. The next story time, "Hide and Seek" is Thursday, June 13 at 10 am. The fee is $3/ child and is due at the time of the program. Contact them at 517-349-3866 or harriscenter@sbcglobal.net with questions or to register your child. (more) Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event | |
| Saturday June 15, 2013 | ||
| 9:00 am | It's Always Earth Day: Stewardship Mornings It's always Earth Day at the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road in Okemos and they are looking for volunteers to help in the park on Saturday June 15 at 9-11 am. Volunteers may help prepare flower beds, maintain trails and pull invasive plants in the woods. The Harris Nature Center is holding a Stewardship Morning once a month, March-October. People can volunteer one time, two times or every month. For more information contact them at 349-3866 or harriscenter@sbcglobal.net. Stewardship Mornings repeat monthly (more) Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event | |
| Sunday June 16, 2013 | ||
| 3:00 pm | Insect Safari with Dad Families will be connecting with nature on Father's Day, Sunday June 16 at 3 pm at the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road in Okemos. This is a catch and release program, so after everyone has had fun catching insects with a net and shared their catches with friends, the insects will be released. There is a $7/family fee due at the time of the program. For more information contact them at 349-3866 or harriscenter@sbcglobal.net. (more) Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event | |
| Tuesday June 18, 2013 | ||
| 9:00 am | Nature Connection Preschool Camps If your preschool camper's schedule doesn't permit a week of camp, they can still connect with nature at the Harris Nature Center by participating in a two-day nature camp. The camps run from 9 am to 12 pm. They include "Cool Critters" on June 18-19, July 1-2 and August 1-2 and "Nature Explorers" on June 20-21, July 10-11 and July 30-31. All camps include nature activities, walks, games and crafts. The fee is $32/session. Campers should dress for the weather. Registrations now being accepted. Two-day session $32/ child/ 2-day camp. Includes a camp tee shirt. Please pre-register. (more) Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event |  |
| Nature Connection Toddler Camps Children 1-4 years, accompanied by an adult can connect with nature at the Harris Nature Center this summer. In these programs, the naturalist will facilitate activities while the child and adult participate as a team, enjoying nature activities, walks and more. The My Cub and I Nature Camp is for 1-3 year olds. Timber Tots Nature Camp is for 3-4 year olds. Camps meet at 9 am-10 am or 11 am-12 pm. Both camps have a $30 fee and meet Tuesday through Friday, June 18-21, July 16-19 or August 6-9. Held twice at 9-10 am or 11am-12pm for 4 days $30/ 4-day camp. Please pre-register. Includes camp tee shirt. (more) Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event | |
| Nature Connection Two-day Camps If your camper's schedule doesn't permit a week of camp, they can still connect with nature at the Harris Nature Center by participating in a two-day nature camp. The camps run from 9 am-3 pm on Tues-Wed, June 18-19. Camp themes include: "Feathery Friends" for children entering Kindergarten- 1st grade; "Bug Me!" for those entering 2nd-3rd grade; "Earth Friends" for those entering 4th-6th grade. Campers should dress for the weather and bring sack lunch. Registrations now accepted. Two-day session $65/ child/ 2-day camp. Includes a camp tee shirt. Please pre-register. (more) Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event | |
| Thursday June 20, 2013 | ||
| 9:00 am | Nature Connection Two-day Camps If your camper's schedule doesn't permit a week of camp, they can still connect with nature at the Harris Nature Center by participating in a 2-day nature camp. The camps run from 9 am-3pm on Thur-Fri, June 20-21. Camp themes include: "Nature's Artists" for kids entering Kindergarten- 1st grade; "Nature's Artists 2" for those entering 2nd-3rd grade; "Critter Scene Investigation" for those entering 4th-6th grade. Campers should dress for the weather & bring sack lunch. Registrations now accepted Two-day session $65/ child/ 2-day camp. Includes a camp tee shirt. Please pre-register. (more) Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event | |
| Nature Connection Preschool Camps If your preschool camper's schedule doesn't permit a week of camp, they can still connect with nature at the Harris Nature Center by participating in a two-day nature camp. The camps run from 9 am to 12 pm. They include "Nature Explorers" on June 20-21, July 10-11 and July 30-31 and "Cool Critters" on July 1-2 and August 1-2. All camps include nature activities, walks, games and crafts. The fee is $32/session. Campers should dress for the weather. Registrations now being accepted. Two-day session $32/ child/ 2-day camp. Includes a camp tee shirt. Please pre-register. (more) Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event | |
| Friday June 21, 2013 | ||
| 9:00 pm | Howl at the Moon Enjoy the full moon while taking a guided walk through the moonlit woods at the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road on Friday, June 21 at 9 pm. Dogs are welcome on non-retractable leashes. Flashlights are permitted but not a necessity. The fee for this program is $3/ person due at the time of the walk. For more information, contact them at 517-349-3866 or harriscenter@sbcglobal.net. (more) Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event |  |
| Monday June 24, 2013 | ||
| 9:00 am | Nature Connection Outdoor Adventures Camp Every day is an adventure for children entering the 4th-6th grades when they make a connection with nature while learning survival skills such as using a compass, using a gps unit, tracking, fire building and archery at the Harris Nature Center June 24-27. Camp runs 9am-3pm Monday-Wednesday and 4-10pm on Thursday to explore the park at night, make supper and enjoy a campfire. Campers should dress for the weather and bring sack lunch the first three days. Registration is ongoing. 4pm-10pm on Thursday $125/ full 4-day camp. Includes camp tee shirt and Thursday night meal. Please pre-register. (more) Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event | |
| Tuesday June 25, 2013 | ||
| 9:00 am | Nature Connection Preschool Camps Preschool children will buddy up with all types of animals and connect with nature at the Harris Nature Center this summer. Children 4 and 5 years old can join the "Fur, Feathers, Scales & Slime" Nature Connection Camp to explore the park, discover interesting animals, play games, listen to stories and make crafts. This four-day camp has a $65 fee and meets at 9am to 12pm, Tuesday-Friday, June 25-28 or July 23-26. Campers should dress for the weather. Registrations are now being accepted. Four day session $65/ 4-day camp. Includes a camp tee shirt. Please pre-register. (more) Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event | |
| Nature Connection Summer Camps Elementary children will discover nature, animals and plants this summer at the Harris Nature Center. Children entering kindergarten-3rd grade can join a Nature Connection Camp the week of June 25-28 to explore the park, learn about animals, play games, take guided walks, create crafts and more. Camps meet Tuesday-Friday at either 9 am-12 pm or 1 pm-4 pm. Children entering kindergarten-1st grade can join "Amazing Animals" while children entering 2nd-3rd grade can join "Things with Wings". Held twice: 9 am-12 pm and 1-4 pm for 4 days $65/ 4-day camp. Includes camp tee shirt. Please pre-register. (more) Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event | |
| Saturday June 29, 2013 | ||
| 7:00 pm | Totally Toads Campfire Nothing says, 'Summer in Michigan' like an evening around the campfire! Enjoy one of the best parts of camping by attending the Totally Toads Campfire and program at the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road in Meridian Township on Saturday June 29 at 7 pm. There will be a program on toads, a walk and a traditional campfire treat. The fee is $3/person or $7/family, due at the time of the program. For more information, contact them at harriscenter@sbcglobal.net or 517-349-3866. (more) Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event | |
| Monday July 1, 2013 | ||
| 9:00 am | Nature Connection One-day Camps If your camper's schedule doesn't permit a week of camp, they can still connect with nature at the Harris Nature Center by participating in a one-day nature camp. The camps run from 9 am to 3 pm on Monday, July 1. Camp themes include: "Insect Adventures" for children entering Kindergarten- 1st grade; "Animal Webs" for those entering 2nd-3rd grade and "Rock Hounds" for those entering 4th-6th grade. Campers should dress for the weather and bring sack lunch. Registration now accepted. $32/child/camp. Includes a camp tee shirt. Please pre-register. (more) Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event | |
| Nature Connection Preschool Camps If your preschool camper's schedule doesn't permit a week of camp, they can still connect with nature at the Harris Nature Center by participating in a two-day nature camp. The camps run from 9 am to 12 pm. They include "Cool Critters" on July 1-2 and August 1-2 and "Nature Explorers" on July 10-11 and July 30-31. All camps include nature activities, walks, games and crafts. The fee is $32/session. Campers should dress for the weather. Registrations now being accepted. Two-day session $32/ child/ 2-day camp. Includes a camp tee shirt. Please pre-register. (more) Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event | |
| Tuesday July 2, 2013 | ||
| 9:00 am | Nature Connection One-day Camps If your camper's schedule doesn't permit a week of camp, they can still connect with nature at the Harris Nature Center by participating in a one-day nature camp. The camps run from 9 am to 3 pm on Tuesday, July 2. Camp themes include: "Animal Seekers" for children entering Kindergarten- 1st grade; "Tracks and Traces" for those entering 2nd-3rd grade and "Wildlife Explorers" for those entering 4th-6th grade. Campers should dress for the weather and bring sack lunch. Registration now accepted. $32/child/camp. Includes a camp tee shirt. Please pre-register. (more) Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event | |
| Wednesday July 3, 2013 | ||
| 9:00 am | Nature Connection One-day Camps If your camper's schedule doesn't permit a week of camp, they can still connect with nature at the Harris Nature Center by participating in a one-day nature camp. The camps run from 9 am to 3 pm on Wednesday, July 3. Camp themes include: "Turtle Time" for children entering Kindergarten- 1st grade; "Snakes Alive!" for those entering 2nd-3rd grade and "Wilderness Child" for those entering 4th-6th grade. Campers should dress for the weather and bring sack lunch. Registration now accepted. $32/child/camp. Includes a camp tee shirt. Please pre-register. (more) Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event | |
| Tuesday July 9, 2013 | ||
| 9:00 am | Nature Connection One-day Camps If your camper's schedule doesn't permit a week of camp, they can still connect with nature at the Harris Nature Center by participating in a one-day nature camp. The camps run from 9 am to 3 pm on Tuesday, July 9. Camp themes include: "Insect Adventures" for children entering Kindergarten- 1st grade; "Animal Webs" for those entering 2nd-3rd grade and "Rock Hounds" for those entering 4th-6th grade. Campers should dress for the weather and bring sack lunch. Registration now accepted. $32/child/camp. Includes a camp tee shirt. Please pre-register. (more) Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event | |
| Wednesday July 10, 2013 | ||
| 9:00 am | Nature Connection One-day Camps If your camper's schedule doesn't permit a week of camp, they can still connect with nature at the Harris Nature Center by participating in a one-day nature camp. The camps run from 9 am to 3 pm on Wednesday, July 10. Camp themes include: "Animal Seekers" for children entering Kindergarten-1st grade; "Tracks and Traces" for those entering 2nd-3rd grade and "Wildlife Explorers" for those entering 4th-6th grade. Campers should dress for the weather and bring sack lunch. Registration now accepted $32/child/camp. Includes a camp tee shirt. Please pre-register. (more) Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event | |
| Nature Connection Preschool Camps If your preschool camper's schedule doesn't permit a week of camp, they can still connect with nature at the Harris Nature Center by participating in a two-day nature camp. The camps run from 9 am to 12 pm. They include "Nature Explorers" on July 10-11 and July 30-31 and "Cool Critters" on August 1-2. All camps include nature activities, walks, games and crafts. The fee is $32/session. Campers should dress for the weather. Registrations now being accepted. Two-day session $32/ child/ 2-day camp. Includes a camp tee shirt. Please pre-register. (more) Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event | |
| Thursday July 11, 2013 | ||
| 9:00 am | Nature Connection One-day Camps If your camper's schedule doesn't permit a week of camp, they can still connect with nature at the Harris Nature Center by participating in a one-day nature camp. The camps run from 9 am to 3 pm on Thursday, July 11. Camp themes include: "Turtle Time" for children entering Kindergarten- 1st grade; "Snakes Alive!" for those entering 2nd-3rd grade and "Wilderness Child" for those entering 4th-6th grade. Campers should dress for the weather and bring sack lunch. Registration now accepted. $32/child/camp. Includes a camp tee shirt. Please pre-register. (more) Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event | |
| Saturday July 13, 2013 | ||
| 7:00 pm | Spectacular Stars Campfire Nothing says, 'Summer in Michigan' like an evening around the campfire! Enjoy one of the best parts of camping by attending the Spectacular Stars Campfire and program at the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road in Meridian Township on Saturday July 13 at 7 pm. There will be a program on constellations, a walk and a traditional campfire treat. The fee is $3/person or $7/family, due at the time of the program. For more information, contact them at harriscenter@sbcglobal.net or 517-349-3866. (more) Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event | |
| Sunday July 14, 2013 | ||
| 2:00 pm | GPS Critter Hunt Break up your quiet summer with an adventure at the Harris Nature Center on Sunday July 14 at 2-5 pm. During the GPS Critter Hunt, use a GPS unit to follow a series of coordinates to locate hidden "animals". Bring these back to the nature center for a prize. There is a $3/person or $7/family fee if you bring your own GPS unit and $5/person or $10/family fee if you borrow their GPS unit. Contact them at 517-349-3866 or harriscenter@sbcglobal.net for more information. $3/person or $7/family fee if you bring your own GPS unit $5/person or $10/family fee if you borrow their GPS unit. (more) Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event | |
| Tuesday July 16, 2013 | ||
| 9:00 am | Nature Connection Summer Camps Elementary children will discover nature, reptiles and amphibians this summer at the Harris Nature Center. Children entering kindergarten-3rd grade can join a Nature Connection Camp the week of July 16-19 to explore the park, learn about animals, play games, take guided walks, create crafts and more. Camps meet Tuesday-Friday at either 9 am-12 pm or 1 pm-4 pm. Children entering kindergarten- 1st grade can join "Wet and Wild" while children entering 2nd-3rd grade can join "Wet and Wild 2". Held twice: 9 am-12 pm and 1-4 pm for 4 days $65/ 4-day camp. Includes camp tee shirt. Please pre-register. (more) Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event | |
| Nature Connection Toddler Camps Children 1-4 years, accompanied by an adult can connect with nature at the Harris Nature Center this summer. In these programs, the naturalist will facilitate activities while the child and adult participate as a team, enjoying nature activities, walks and more. The My Cub and I Nature Camp is for 1-3 year olds. Timber Tots Nature Camp is for 3-4 year olds. Camps meet at 9 am-10 am or 11 am-12 pm. Both camps have a $30 fee and meet Tuesday through Friday, July 16-19 or August 6-9. Held twice at 9-10 am or 11am-12pm for 4 days $30/ 4-day camp. Please pre-register. Includes camp tee shirt. (more) Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event | |
| Nature Connection Preschool Camps Preschool children will buddy up with all bugs of all types and connect with nature at the Harris Nature Center this summer. Children 4 and 5 years old can join the "Bug Buddies" Nature Connection Camp to explore the park, discover interesting animals, play games, listen to stories and make crafts. This four-day camp has a $65 fee and meets at 9 am to 12 noon, Tuesday through Friday, July 16-19 or August 6-9. Campers should dress for the weather. Registrations are now being accepted Four day session $65/ 4-day camp. Includes a camp tee shirt. Please pre-register. (more) Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event | |
| Friday July 19, 2013 | ||
| 9:00 pm | Howl at the Moon Enjoy the full moon while taking a guided walk through the moonlit woods at the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road on Friday, July 19 at 9 pm. Dogs are welcome on non-retractable leashes. Flashlights are permitted but not a necessity. The fee for this program is $3/ person due at the time of the walk. For more information, contact them at 517-349-3866 or harriscenter@sbcglobal.net. (more) Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event | |
| Saturday July 20, 2013 | ||
| 9:00 am | It's Always Earth Day: Stewardship Mornings It's always Earth Day at the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road in Okemos and they are looking for volunteers to help in the park on Saturday July 20 at 9-11 am. Volunteers may help prepare flower beds, maintain trails and pull invasive plants in the woods. The Harris Nature Center is holding a Stewardship Morning once a month, March-October. People can volunteer one time, two times or every month. For more information contact them at 349-3866 or harriscenter@sbcglobal.net. Stewardship Mornings repeat monthly (more) Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event | |
| 7:00 pm | Crickets and Katydids Campfire Nothing says, 'Summer in Michigan' like an evening around the campfire! Enjoy one of the best parts of camping by attending the Crickets & Katydid Campfire and program at the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road in Meridian Township on Saturday July 20 at 7 pm. There will be a program on crickets, a walk and a traditional campfire treat. The fee is $3/person or $7/family, due at the time of the program. For more information, contact them at harriscenter@sbcglobal.net or 517-349-3866 (more) Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event |
| Tuesday July 23, 2013 | ||
| 9:00 am | Nature Connection Preschool Camps Preschool children will buddy up with all types of animals and connect with nature at the Harris Nature Center this summer. Children 4 and 5 years old can join the "Fur, Feathers, Scales & Slime" Nature Connection Camp to explore the park, discover interesting animals, play games, listen to stories and make crafts. This four-day camp has a $65 fee and meets at 9am to 12pm, Tuesday-Friday, July 23-26. Campers should dress for the weather. Registrations are now being accepted. Four day session $65/ 4-day camp. Includes a camp tee shirt. Please pre-register. (more) Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event | |
| Nature Connection Counselor-in-Training Camp Now older kids can have the best of two worlds. Children entering 6th-8th grade will learn to help younger campers have a good camp experience and will also hike, explore and play games with their own age group. This 4-day camp meets Tuesday-Friday July 23-26 at 9am-3pm. The fee is $125 for all four days. Participants should come dressed for weather conditions and must bring a sack lunch each day. Registrations accepted now. $125/ full 4-day camp. Includes camp tee shirt. Please pre-register. (more) Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event | |
| Nature Connection Summer Camps Elementary children will discover nature, animals and plants this summer at the Harris Nature Center. Children entering kindergarten-3rd grade can join a Nature Connection Camp the week of July 23-26 to explore the park, learn about animals, play games, take guided walks, create crafts and more. Camps meet Tuesday-Friday at either 9 am-12 pm or 1 pm-4 pm. Children entering kindergarten-1st grade can join "Amazing Animals" while children entering 2nd-3rd grade can join "Things with Wings". Held twice: 9 am-12 pm and 1-4 pm for 4 days $65/ 4-day camp. Includes camp tee shirt. Please pre-register. (more) Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event | |
| Saturday July 27, 2013 | ||
| 7:00 pm | Birds of the Wetlands Campfire Nothing says, 'Summer in Michigan' like an evening around the campfire! Enjoy one of the best parts of camping by attending the Birds of the Wetlands Campfire and program at the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road in Meridian Township on Saturday July 27 at 7 pm. There will be a program on wetland birds, a walk and a traditional campfire treat. The fee is $3/person or $7/family, due at the time of the program. For more information, contact them at harriscenter@sbcglobal.net or 517-349-3866 (more) Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event | |
| Tuesday July 30, 2013 | ||
| 9:00 am | Nature Connection Preschool Camps If your preschool camper's schedule doesn't permit a week of camp, they can still connect with nature at the Harris Nature Center by participating in a two-day nature camp. The camps run from 9 am to 12 pm. They include "Nature Explorers" July 30-31 and "Cool Critters" on August 1-2. All camps include nature activities, walks, games and crafts. The fee is $32/session. Campers should dress for the weather. Registrations now being accepted. Two-day session $32/ child/ 2-day camp. Includes a camp tee shirt. Please pre-register. (more) Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event | |
| Nature Connection Two-day Camps If your camper's schedule doesn't permit a week of camp, they can still connect with nature at the Harris Nature Center by participating in a 2-day nature camp. The camps run from 9 am-3pm on Thur-Fri, July 30-31. Camp themes include: "Nature's Artists" for kids entering Kindergarten- 1st grade; "Nature's Artists 2" for those entering 2nd-3rd grade; "Critter Scene Investigation" for those entering 4th-6th grade. Campers should dress for the weather & bring sack lunch. Registrations now accepted Two-day session $65/ child/ 2-day camp. Includes a camp tee shirt. Please pre-register. (more) Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event | |
| Thursday August 1, 2013 | ||
| 9:00 am | Nature Connection Two-day Camps If your camper's schedule doesn't permit a week of camp, they can still connect with nature at the Harris Nature Center by participating in a two-day nature camp. The camps run from 9 am-3 pm on Tues-Wed, August 1-2. Camp themes include: "Feathery Friends" for children entering Kindergarten- 1st grade; "Bug Me!" for those entering 2nd-3rd grade; "Earth Friends" for those entering 4th-6th grade. Campers should dress for the weather and bring sack lunch. Registrations now accepted. Two-day session $65/ child/ 2-day camp. Includes a camp tee shirt. Please pre-register. (more) Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event | |
| Nature Connection Preschool Camps If your preschool camper's schedule doesn't permit a week of camp, they can still connect with nature at the Harris Nature Center by participating in a two-day nature camp. The "Cool Critters" camp runs from 9 am to 12 pm on August 1-2. The camp includes nature activities, walks, games and crafts. The fee is $32/session. Campers should dress for the weather. Registrations now being accepted. Two-day session $32/ child/ 2-day camp. Includes a camp tee shirt. Please pre-register. (more) Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event | |
| Tuesday August 6, 2013 | ||
| 9:00 am | Nature Connection Preschool Camps Preschool children will buddy up with all bugs of all types and connect with nature at the Harris Nature Center this summer. Children 4 and 5 years old can join the "Bug Buddies" Nature Connection Camp to explore the park, discover interesting animals, play games, listen to stories and make crafts. This four-day camp has a $65 fee and meets at 9 am to 12 noon, Tuesday through Friday, August 6-9. Campers should dress for the weather. Registrations are now being accepted Four day session $65/ 4-day camp. Includes a camp tee shirt. Please pre-register. (more) Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event | |
| Nature Connection Toddler Camps Children 1-4 years, accompanied by an adult can connect with nature at the Harris Nature Center this summer. In these programs, the naturalist will facilitate activities while the child and adult participate as a team, enjoying nature activities, walks and more. The My Cub and I Nature Camp is for 1-3 year olds. Timber Tots Nature Camp is for 3-4 year olds. Camps meet at 9 am-10 am or 11 am-12 pm. Both camps have a $30 fee and meet Tuesday through Friday August 6-9. Held twice at 9-10 am or 11am-12pm for 4 days $30/ 4-day camp. Please pre-register. Includes camp tee shirt. (more) Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event | |
| Nature Connection Summer Camps Elementary children will discover nature, reptiles and amphibians this summer at the Harris Nature Center. Children entering kindergarten-3rd grade can join a Nature Connection Camp the week of August 6-9 to explore the park, learn about animals, play games, take guided walks, create crafts and more. Camps meet Tuesday-Friday at either 9 am-12 pm or 1 pm-4 pm. Children entering kindergarten- 1st grade can join "Wet and Wild" while children entering 2nd-3rd grade can join "Wet and Wild 2". Held twice: 9 am-12 pm and 1-4 pm for 4 days $65/ 4-day camp. Includes camp tee shirt. Please pre-register. (more) Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event | |
| Sunday August 11, 2013 | ||
| 3:00 pm | Meet the HNC Critters Who’s Tyco and what’s Pancake? When did those hawks get here? Why is that snake called Ayla? Participants will have their questions answered on Sunday August 11 at 3 pm during the Meet the HNC Critters program at the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road in Okemos. There is a $3/perspn or $7/family fee due at the time of the program. For more information contact them at 349-3866 or harriscenter@sbcglobal.net (more) Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event | |
| Thursday August 15, 2013 | ||
| 10:00 am | Chipmunk Story Time: Everybody Needs a Rock Join Chicory Chipmunk at the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road, in Meridian Township once a month for nature stories followed by games, a craft or a walk. The programs are open to preschool and elementary children. The next story time, "Everybody Needs a Rock" is Thursday, August 15 at 10 am. The fee is $3/ child and is due at the time of the program. Contact them at 517-349-3866 or harriscenter@sbcglobal.net with questions or to register your child. (more) Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event | |
| Saturday August 17, 2013 | ||
| 9:00 am | It's Always Earth Day: Stewardship Mornings It's always Earth Day at the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road in Okemos and they are looking for volunteers to help in the park on Saturday August 17 at 9-11 am. Volunteers may help prepare flower beds, maintain trails and pull invasive plants in the woods. The Harris Nature Center is holding a Stewardship Morning once a month, March-October. People can volunteer one time, two times or every month. For more information contact them at 349-3866 or harriscenter@sbcglobal.net. Stewardship Mornings repeat monthly (more) Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event | |
| 7:00 pm | Camo Critters Campfire Nothing says, 'Summer in Michigan' like an evening around the campfire! Enjoy one of the best parts of camping by attending the Camo Critters Campfire and program at the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road in Meridian Township on Saturday August 17 at 7 pm. There will be a program on animal camouflage, a walk and a traditional campfire treat. The fee is $3/person or $7/family, due at the time of the program. For more information, contact them at harriscenter@sbcglobal.net or 517-349-3866 (more) Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event |
| Friday August 23, 2013 | ||
| 9:00 pm | Howl at the Moon Enjoy the full moon while taking a guided walk through the moonlit woods at the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road on Friday, August 23 at 9 pm. Dogs are welcome on non-retractable leashes. Flashlights are permitted but not a necessity. The fee for this program is $3/ person due at the time of the walk. For more information, contact them at 517-349-3866 or harriscenter@sbcglobal.net. (more) Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event | |
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