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UID:13077-1774603800-1774608300@www.dahlemcenter.org
SUMMARY:Mighty Naturalist Program Series
DESCRIPTION:Programs are for ages 1-5 years old attending with an adult caregiver. \nFee per Program: $8 per child ($5 Dahlem member); free for an adult caregiver & infants.  Additional children older than 5 years are charged the program fee. \nAdvanced Registration Required. Please register online (see below) or call 517-782-3453 ext. 101 to reserve your spot for you and your mighty naturalist(s). Payment due upon registration. \nCancellation Policy: Registered participants who did not attend program and/or give minimum 24-hour cancellation notice will not be refunded. \nShare your love of nature with your young child(ren). We will explore and play with nature while developing critical early childhood skills and growing self-confidence. The Mighty Naturalist Programs are geared toward children 5 years and younger with an adult caregiver to learn about animals\, winter survival\, birds\, tracks\, and more. Each program offers a different theme and activities to give you and your mighty naturalist many program opportunities. Invite your friends to sign up\, too. \nEvery program starts with story time in the exhibit room\, followed by a short outdoor walk\, and then hands-on activity-craft in the big Dutcher classroom. Please dress for the weather. \nHere’s the Mighty Naturalist Program schedule; \n1) December 5 — Secrets of Winter\n2) December 19 — Super Squirrelly\n3) January 9 — Nature’s Textures Art Class\n4) January 16 — The Sleepy Owl (THIS SESSION IS FULL)\n5) January 23 — Turtle\, Turtle\, Turtle\n6) January 30 — Beaks! (THIS SESSION IS FULL)\n7) February 6 – Where are the Night Animals? (THIS SESSION IS FULL)\n8) February 13 — From Seed to Plant (THIS SESSION IS FULL)\n9) March 6 — Maple-licious  (THIS SESSION IS FULL)\n10) March 27 (Spring Break) — Life Under a Log (5 SPOTS AVAIL) \nProgram descriptions are listed on the Mighty Naturalist Program Series page (listed under the Education Programs tab) \n\n  \nRegister Online\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.dahlemcenter.org/event/mighty-naturalist-program-series/
CATEGORIES:Education,Mighty Naturalist
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200214T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200214T104500
DTSTAMP:20260513T062113
CREATED:20181213T203642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191218T181422Z
UID:7385-1581672600-1581677100@www.dahlemcenter.org
SUMMARY:Mighty Naturalist Program; Tree House - Who Lives There?
DESCRIPTION:Tree House – Who Lives There? Program is for ages 1-5 years old with a caregiver. \nProgram Description:  Nature is full of hidden clues about the animals that live there. You may not know where to look or what to look for but animal clues are everywhere. You’ll learn how to spot and identify common clues that  animals live in or near forest trees. We’ll read a story\, go on a short outdoor adventure\, then head into the classroom to see an assortment of animal furs and homes\, and make a craft. \nFee: $8 per child ($5 Dahlem member); free for adult & children under 1 year old.  Advanced Registration Required. Please register below or call Dahlem at 517-782-3453 to reserve and pay for your spot for you and your mighty naturalist. Payment due upon registration. \nShare your love of nature with your young child(ren). We will explore and play with nature while developing critical early childhood skills and growing self-confidence. The Mighty Naturalist Programs are geared toward children 5 years and younger with an adult caregiver to learn about animals\, winter survival\, birds\, tracks\, and more. Each program offers a different theme and activities to give you and your mighty naturalist many program opportunities. Invite your friends to sign up\, too. \nMighty Naturalist Schedule 2020\nJanuary 3; Nature Painting and Textures Art Class\nJanuary 10; Snow Much Fun\nJanuary 17; How Animals Survive in Winter Time\nJanuary 24; Our Feathered Friends\nJanuary 31; Winter Animal Tracks\nFebruary 7; Super Squirrely\nFebruary 14; Tree House – Who Lives There?\nApril 3; Life Under A Log \n  \n\n  \nRegister Online\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.dahlemcenter.org/event/mighty-naturalist-program-tree-house/
CATEGORIES:Education,Mighty Naturalist
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200207T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200207T104500
DTSTAMP:20260513T062113
CREATED:20181213T202126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191218T185009Z
UID:7370-1581067800-1581072300@www.dahlemcenter.org
SUMMARY:Mighty Naturalist Program; Super Squirrely
DESCRIPTION:Super Squirrely Program is for ages 1-5 years old with a caregiver. \nProgram Description: If you followed a squirrel for a day\, what would you see?  Climbing branches\, storing seeds\, making homes in tree holes\, and maybe even flying!  Discover different kinds of squirrels as they scamper\, eat\, and―finally―sleep.  We will go on a squirrely outing to look for clues squirrels are actively busy in winter\, head indoors to make ‘n take squirrel craft\, and read a cute story about squirrels. \nFee: $8 per child ($5 Dahlem member); free for adult & children under 1 year old.  Advanced Registration Required. Please register online at www.dahlemcenter.org/events or call 517-782-3453 to reserve your spot for you and your mighty naturalist(s). Payment due upon registration. Registered participants who did not attend program and/or give minimum 24 hour cancellation notice will not be refunded. \nShare your love of nature with your young child(ren). We will explore and play with nature while developing critical early childhood skills and growing self-confidence. The Mighty Naturalist Programs are geared toward children 5 years and younger with an adult caregiver to learn about animals\, winter survival\, birds\, tracks\, and more. Each program offers a different theme and activities to give you and your mighty naturalist many program opportunities. Invite your friends to sign up\, too. \nMighty Naturalist Schedule 2020\nJanuary 3; Nature Painting and Textures Art Class\nJanuary 10; Snow Much Fun\nJanuary 17; How Animals Survive in Winter Time\nJanuary 24; Our Feathered Friends\nJanuary 31; Winter Animal Tracks\nFebruary 7; Super Squirrely\nFebruary 14; Tree House – Who Lives There?\nApril 3; Life Under A Log \n  \n\n  \nRegister Online\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.dahlemcenter.org/event/mighty-naturalist-program-super-squirrely/
CATEGORIES:Education,Mighty Naturalist
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200131T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200131T104500
DTSTAMP:20260513T062113
CREATED:20181213T202546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191218T184714Z
UID:7373-1580463000-1580467500@www.dahlemcenter.org
SUMMARY:Mighty Naturalist Program; Winter Animal Tracks
DESCRIPTION:Winter Animal Tracks Program is for ages 1-5 years old with a caregiver. \nProgram Description:  How animals make tracks can tell us what they are\, what they’re  doing and where they’re headed.  We’ll read a story go on a hunt to see where animal tracks take us; across a trail and up a tree\, along the stream\, or maybe to a protected home hidden under trees?   Indoors we will use rubber tracks to create our own tracks and stories.  One step at a time and you’ll learn the common tracks we see this time of year. \nFee: $8 per child ($5 Dahlem member); free for adult & children under 1 year old.  Advanced Registration Required. Please register online at www.dahlemcenter.org/events or call 517-782-3453 to reserve your spot for you and your mighty naturalist(s). Payment due upon registration. Registered participants who did not attend program and/or give minimum 24 hour cancellation notice will not be refunded. \nShare your love of nature with your young child(ren). We will explore and play with nature while developing critical early childhood skills and growing self-confidence. The Mighty Naturalist Programs are geared toward children 5 years and younger with an adult caregiver to learn about animals\, winter survival\, birds\, tracks\, and more. Each program offers a different theme and activities to give you and your mighty naturalist many program opportunities. Invite your friends to sign up\, too. \nMighty Naturalist Schedule 2020\nJanuary 3; Nature Painting and Textures Art Class\nJanuary 10; Snow Much Fun\nJanuary 17; How Animals Survive in Winter Time\nJanuary 24; Our Feathered Friends\nJanuary 31; Winter Animal Tracks\nFebruary 7; Super Squirrely\nFebruary 14; Tree House – Who Lives There?\nApril 3; Life Under A Log \n\n  \nRegister Online\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.dahlemcenter.org/event/mighty-naturalist-program-winter-animal-tracks/
CATEGORIES:Education,Mighty Naturalist
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200124T093000
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CREATED:20181213T203405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191218T182006Z
UID:7382-1579858200-1579862700@www.dahlemcenter.org
SUMMARY:Mighty Naturalist Program; Our Feathered Friends
DESCRIPTION:Our Feathered Friends Program is for ages 1-5 years old with a caregiver. \nProgram Description: What is unique about birds\, and what do their characteristics (feathers\, feet\, beak\, color\, etc.) tell us about their life?  We will read a bird-themed story\, look at bird feathers\, take a short birding hike to observe our local birds in action\, then return indoors for hands-on ‘beak’ activities\, and make a small bird feeder to take home. Join us\, and help feed the birds! \nFee: $8 per child ($5 Dahlem member); free for adult & children under 1 year old.  Advanced Registration Required. Please register online at www.dahlemcenter.org/events or call 517-782-3453 to reserve your spot for you and your mighty naturalist(s). Payment due upon registration. Registered participants who did not attend program and/or give minimum 24 hour cancellation notice will not be refunded. \nShare your love of nature with your young child(ren). We will explore and play with nature while developing critical early childhood skills and growing self-confidence. The Mighty Naturalist Programs are geared toward children 5 years and younger with an adult caregiver to learn about animals\, winter survival\, birds\, tracks\, and more. Each program offers a different theme and activities to give you and your mighty naturalist many program opportunities. Invite your friends to sign up\, too. \nMighty Naturalist Schedule 2020\nJanuary 3; Nature Painting and Textures Art Class\nJanuary 10; Snow Much Fun\nJanuary 17; How Animals Survive in Winter Time\nJanuary 24; Our Feathered Friends\nJanuary 31; Winter Animal Tracks\nFebruary 7; Super Squirrely\nFebruary 14; Tree House – Who Lives There?\nApril 3; Life Under A Log \n\n  \nRegister Online\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.dahlemcenter.org/event/mighty-naturalist-program-our-feathered-friends/
CATEGORIES:Education,Mighty Naturalist
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200117T093000
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DTSTAMP:20260513T062113
CREATED:20181213T203126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200107T192359Z
UID:7379-1579253400-1579257900@www.dahlemcenter.org
SUMMARY:Mighty Naturalist Program; How Animals Survive in Winter Time
DESCRIPTION:How Animals Survive in Winter Time Program is for ages 1-5 years old with a caregiver. \nProgram Description:  What are some actions nature takes and why to survive winter?  We will explore and learn about hibernation\, migration and adaptation.  Monarchs fly to Mexico\, Groundhog goes to bed\, and Weasel changes his wardrobe!  Find out how other animals cope with winter’s worst weather.  We will spend time outdoors seeking clues before heading into the classroom for stories\, hands-on activities and craft time. \nFee: $8 per child ($5 Dahlem member); free for adult & children under 1 year old.  Advanced Registration Required. Please register online at www.dahlemcenter.org/events or call 517-782-3453 to reserve your spot for you and your mighty naturalist(s). Payment due upon registration. Registered participants who did not attend program and/or give minimum 24 hour cancellation notice will not be refunded. \nShare your love of nature with your young child(ren). We will explore and play with nature while developing critical early childhood skills and growing self-confidence. The Mighty Naturalist Programs are geared toward children 5 years and younger with an adult caregiver to learn about animals\, winter survival\, birds\, tracks\, and more. Each program offers a different theme and activities to give you and your mighty naturalist many program opportunities. Invite your friends to sign up\, too. \nMighty Naturalist Schedule 2020\nJanuary 3; Nature Painting and Textures Art Class\nJanuary 10; Snow Much Fun\nJanuary 17; How Animals Survive in Winter Time\nJanuary 24; Our Feathered Friends\nJanuary 31; Winter Animal Tracks\nFebruary 7; Super Squirrely\nFebruary 14; Tree House – Who Lives There?\nApril 3; Life Under A Log \n  \n\n  \nRegister Online\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.dahlemcenter.org/event/mighty-naturalist-program-how-animals-survive-in-winter-time/
CATEGORIES:Education,Mighty Naturalist
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200110T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200110T104500
DTSTAMP:20260513T062113
CREATED:20191218T190320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191218T191129Z
UID:8297-1578648600-1578653100@www.dahlemcenter.org
SUMMARY:Mighty Naturalist Program; Snow Much Fun
DESCRIPTION:Snow Much Fun Program is for ages 1-5 years old with a caregiver. \nProgram Description:  We will read a fun winter-themed story\, go for an outdoor walk on the snow covered trail and look at snowflake designs\, blow bubbles to see if they freeze\, and make snow angels\, then we’ll head indoors to craft out own winter art at tables. \nFee: $8 per child ($5 Dahlem member); free for adult & children under 1 year old.  Advanced Registration Required. Please register online at www.dahlemcenter.org/events or call 517-782-3453 to reserve your spot for you and your mighty naturalist(s). Payment due upon registration. Registered participants who did not attend program and/or give minimum 24 hour cancellation notice will not be refunded. \nShare your love of nature with your young child(ren). We will explore and play with nature while developing critical early childhood skills and growing self-confidence. The Mighty Naturalist Programs are geared toward children 5 years and younger with an adult caregiver to learn about animals\, winter survival\, birds\, tracks\, and more. Each program offers a different theme and activities to give you and your mighty naturalist many program opportunities. Invite your friends to sign up\, too. \nMighty Naturalist Schedule 2020\nJanuary 3; Nature Painting and Textures Art Class\nJanuary 10; Snow Much Fun\nJanuary 17; How Animals Survive in Winter Time\nJanuary 24; Our Feathered Friends\nJanuary 31; Winter Animal Tracks\nFebruary 7; Super Squirrely\nFebruary 14; Tree House – Who Lives There?\nApril 3; Life Under A Log \n  \n\n  \nRegister Online\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.dahlemcenter.org/event/mighty-naturalist-program-snow-much-fun/
CATEGORIES:Education,Mighty Naturalist
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200103T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200103T104500
DTSTAMP:20260513T062113
CREATED:20181213T202847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191218T182732Z
UID:7376-1578043800-1578048300@www.dahlemcenter.org
SUMMARY:Mighty Naturalist Program; Nature Painting and Textures Art Class
DESCRIPTION:Nature Painting and Textures Art Class is for ages 1-5 years old with a caregiver. \nProgram Description:  The way something feels is called texture.  Let’s look around to see what textures we can find in the natural world\, then we’ll  collect a variety of items to take back to the classroom to experiment and discover the fascinating unique impressions and designs with nature’s stampers. Nature art stimulates creativity\, imagination and brings joy. \nFee: $8 per child ($5 Dahlem member); free for adult & children under 1 year old.  Advanced Registration Required. Please register online at www.dahlemcenter.org/events or call 517-782-3453 to reserve your spot for you and your mighty naturalist(s). Payment due upon registration. Registered participants who did not attend program and/or give minimum 24 hour cancellation notice will not be refunded. \nShare your love of nature with your young child(ren). We will explore and play with nature while developing critical early childhood skills and growing self-confidence. The Mighty Naturalist Programs are geared toward children 5 years and younger with an adult caregiver to learn about animals\, winter survival\, birds\, tracks\, and more. Each program offers a different theme and activities to give you and your mighty naturalist many program opportunities. Invite your friends to sign up\, too. \nMighty Naturalist Schedule 2020\nJanuary 3; Nature Painting and Textures Art Class\nJanuary 10; Snow Much Fun\nJanuary 17; How Animals Survive in Winter Time\nJanuary 24; Our Feathered Friends\nJanuary 31; Winter Animal Tracks\nFebruary 7; Super Squirrely\nFebruary 14; Tree House – Who Lives There?\nApril 3; Life Under A Log \n  \n\n  \nRegister Online\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.dahlemcenter.org/event/mighty-naturalist-program-what-is-texture/
CATEGORIES:Education,Mighty Naturalist
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