Spring break is in full swing in Lansing. Are the kids driving you crazy yet? Are you looking for a great children’s activity to get them out of the house? You really should check out the Friends of Fenner Nature Center. They are having a “Spring Break Nature Explorations” this week. You can sign up for all three days or any combination. There will be crafts, activities, and nature hikes.
When:
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Thursday, April 8, 2010
9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Where:
Fenner Nature Center (details)
2020 Mount Hope Ave.
Lansing, Michigan 48910
Price: $15
Call to register (517) 483-4224
Although the Fenner Nature Center Gift Shop is only open on the weekends you may want to stop in sometime and pick up one or more of these great nature books they have to offer:
Bringing Nature Home: How You Can Sustain Wildlife with Native Plants, by Douglas W. Tallamy encourages the use and incorporation of native plants in home lawns and gardens, the benefits and in an interesting to read way.
Birds of Michigan by Charles T. Black (Author), Gregory Kennedy (Author), Ted Nordhagen (Illustrator) is a terrific new bird watchers guide and includes not only the clear illustrations but tips on best times, habitats, sounds they make, and even what their nest look like and other species that look similar. Children of all ages will love seeing how many of the 320 Michigan Birds they can spot in their own neighborhood.
Birds of Michigan Field Guide by Stan Tekiela offers readers beautiful pictures of Michigan birds and the format of the book makes it easy for new learners (bird watchers) to find the birds in the book without having to know the name of the bird. There are also some fun bird facts included in the book making it a fun read too.
Fenner Nature Center
Visitors Center Hours:
Tuesday - Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday - Sunday 12pm - 4pm
Trails open 8am to dusk every day
Gift Shop Hours:
Saturday 12pm - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm
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Comments
This is such an important category to write in, because anything we can do to keep children excited about reading is a plus for their future. Love your articles, Faith.
Another great helpful article! Keep up the great work here, books are a great thing!
I love nature centers~ they tie so many great things together! From visual things and on to educational tools. Books are a great way to share an afternoon at a nature center. Oh, and I know Michigan has some beautiful birds. I love a good birding guide!
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