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Note: We are happy to announce that in the near future we will offer online registration for Tyke and Public Programs. Until it is ready please continue to register by mail, phone, e-mail or stopping by the office.
Day Camps at LSNC
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Register On-line, drop off or mail-in form to 1831 Traver Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, or call 734-997-1553. All camps are LICENSED BY THE STATE OF MICHIGAN.
Saturday Fling
Saturday, December 13 10:00 am-2:00 pm
$27, ages K-5th grade
Bundle up and Join us for a fun-filled day of outdoor exploration and winter fun, including sledding if weather permits. We will even enjoy a pizza lunch.
Holiday Break Camp
Dec. 29-31 9:00 am-4:00 pm
$140
Session A: 1st/2nd grade
Session B: 3rd-5th grade
Celebrate the beauty and splendor of winter with games, sledding, hikes, crafts, stories and experiments. Investigate and discover nature's winter surprises.
Days Off Outdoors
November 4, January 19, February 16, March 9
8:30 am-5:30 pm, Pizza lunch is provided.
$60 for each session, ages K-5th grade
When schools are closed, come discover the wonderful world of nature! Sled down the snowy slopes. Explore the forest, fields, and trails. Be a predator while stalking your prey in a dense thicket...A different adventure awaits you each day.
Winter Break Camp
February 23-27, 9:00 am-4:00 pm
$225
Session A: 1st/2nd grade
Session B: 3rd-5th grade
Winter is wild and wonderful! You’re invited for scientific exploration, sledding, hiking, and discovering animals. So, don't hibernate over break. Winter is full of adventures.
Spring Break Camp
April 13-17, 9:00 am-4:00pm
$225
Session A: K/1st grade
Session B: 2nd/3rd
Session C: 4th/5th
A week of walks in the woods, poking in the ponds, frolicking in the fields fills your spring break with natural wonders. Other activities include outdoor games, survival skills, and explorations on the wet and wild side.
Printer FriendlyTyke Programs
The Leslie Science & Nature Center offers monthly programs for your little naturalists ages 4-5 years old. Make sure your child is dressed for the weather! PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Register On-line, drop off or mail-in form to 1831 Traver Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, or call 734-997-1553.
The Bugliest Bug
Tuesdays, September 9,16,23,30 1-2:30pm
$43
Crawl with caterpillars, lunch with ladybugs and dance with dragonflies all month long! Young Tykes will discover the wonderful world of insects and search for the Bugliest Bug.
Tree Tykes
Thursday, October 2,19,16,23 9:30-11am
$43
Fall is the perfect time to jump into the tall treasure trove of trees through leaf jumping, scientific investigation, lovely leaf art, games and hikes.
Fly Away or Stay
Wednesdays, November 5,12,19,26 1-2:30 pm
$43
Become a different animal each week as together we make that critical decision… Do we stay for the winter? Or do we fly away? Books, puppet shows, hikes and creative play will round out the month.
Mammals Mania
Mondays, December 1,8,15 9:30-11 am
$32
Four legged, furry and full of fun, join us for a month of Mammals Mania. Games, songs, hikes and more will help us explore these animal friends.
Dr. Seuss on the Loose
Thursdays, January 8,15,22,29 1-2:30pm
$43
Enter the wacky world of Dr. Seuss. Join Yertle the Turtle and the Brown Barbaloots for an absurdly entertaining extravaganza of silly stories and nature adventures.
Snowflake Science and Icicle Imagination
Wednesday February 4,11,18 9:30-11am
$32
Enter a winter wonderland of snowflakes and icicles as we experiment and imagine the cold days away.
Nature Detectives
Thursday March 5,12,19,26 1-2:30pm
$43
Little hands and little eyes will take a closer look at the little things in life. Using hand lenses, microscopes, stories and games we’ll decode nature’s mysteries.
Birthday Parties
Come to the Leslie Science and Nature Center!
Select your favorite:
Fox and Friends - max 13
All of our parties are two hours long and are for a maximum of 15 children unless otherwise indicated.
The party includes an LSNC T-shirt for the birthday child.
Parties can be scheduled after school or on weekends.
The fee is $150.00/$125.00 resident discount.
Girl and Boy Scout Programs
Outdoor environmental adventures for all ages of scouts! Your troop may choose a two-hour program or an overnight program, in which we will complete most, if not all, of the requirements for many scout badges. Call 997-1553 for more information or to register.
Tiny Tot Times
Friday mornings from 9:30-11:00am
- Sept. 12, 26
- Oct. 10, 24
- Nov. 7, 21
- Dec. 5
- Jan 9
- Feb. 6
- Mar. 6, 20
- April 3, 24
- May 8, 22
$7 per child, Age 1-3 years old with a caregiver, siblings are welcome.
Pre registration not required.
Special deal! 08-09 Tiny Tot Pass. $75 for all 15 programs.
Discover Nature through your child’s eyes. Join us for a carnival of indoor and outdoor hands-on activities that will delight toddlers and provide a wonderful introduction to the great outdoors. Visit the Critter House and meander past our Birds of Prey to spy on owls, hawks and other raptors. Come each time for new and exciting themes.
Special Activities at LSNC
Space is limited so Pre-Registration is Recommended. Register On-line, drop off or mail-in form to 1831 Traver Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, or call 734-997-1553.
Family Trivia Night
Sat. Sept. 13, 6-8pm at Leslie Science & Nature Center
Dinner at 6pm Trivia 6:30-8 $20 adult/$10 child
Are you and your family nature buffs? Do you enjoy tidbits of information? If so, join us for Family Nature Trivia. All ages and skill levels are invited. Bring your own team or join one for a casual, family friendly atmosphere where our minds will be challenged and our bellies will be happy. Dinner and beverages will be provided and prizes will be awarded to the winning teams.
Bug Fest
Saturday, September 20, 1:00-3:00 pm
$8 per person, $30 per family, all ages invited, an adult is required
Celebrate bugs, beetles, butterflies and more as we search, sweep, dip and dig into the incredible world of insects.
Birds in Focus Fundraiser
Saturday, September 27, 8:00-11:00am
$50 per person
Join local expert wildlife photographers for a light breakfast and an introduction to wildlife photography. After instruction we’ll head out side to find some interesting subjects. Insects, plants and of course our resident raptors will be happy to model. The Northern Saw Whet Owl to the Bald Eagle and the other birds in between will be happy to let you practice your new skills. Join in this once a year event and help support the LSNC “Education on the Wing” program.
“Get Out” Challenge KickOff
Sunday, September 28, 1:00-3:00pm
$5/person
Celebrate “Take A Child Outside Week” (Sept. 24-30) by joining the “GET OUT” Challenge and Discover the natural world through your child’s eyes. Explore your city parks and your own backyard by completing 8 out of the 10 adventure challenges by the end of October and earn a special prize. Outdoor investigation, scavenger hunts, and guided hikes will kickoff a fantastic month of family fun and exploration. Visit www.lesliesnc.org for more information. In partnership with Natural Area Preservation and National Wildlife Federation.
“Get Out” Challenge Nature Hike
Tuesday, September 30, 6:30-7:30pm FREE!
Join LSNC and Natural Area Preservation at Mary Beth Doyle Park, located on the south side of Ann Arbor, for a “plants in our parks” evening walk. For extra fun, show up early and bring a picnic. Hikers will meet at the parking lot off of Birch Hollow Drive. Though this hike if free Pre-registration is appreciated at www.lesliesnc.org
Children of the Earth concert with Joe Reilly
Saturday, October 4, 4:00-5:30 pm
$8 per person, $30 per family, all ages invited, an adult is required
Join us for a fun filled and inspiring concert with Joe Reilly, a singer, songwriter and environmental educator at the Leslie Science & Nature Center. Joe, along with LSNC campers, has written and recorded songs to teach ecology and environmental stewardship and to celebrate our connections with the earth and its resources.
Animal Haunts: Creatures of the Night
Saturday, October 25, 6:00-9:00 pm
$8 per person, $30 per family, all ages invited, an adult is required
Celebrate Halloween at LSNC’s non-scary Animal Haunts featuring our favorite Creatures of the Night. Out on the trail we will visit costumed characters that will entertain and educate us with skits and songs. Join us for games, hay jumping, face painting, and guided hikes (40 min.) that leave from the campfire every few minutes.
GPS Geo-Caching
Saturday, November 15, 1:00-3:00pm
$8 per person, $30 per family, all ages invited, an adult is required
Using a global positioning system and your problem solving skills, ramble through the forest and fields in search of a hidden treasure. You can bring your own GPS or use one of ours.
January Thaw
Saturday, January 10, 1:00-3:00 pm
$8 per person, $30 per family, all ages invited, an adult is required
Nature’s mysteries unravel as we learn to follow and identify animal tracks, scat, chews, and clues through Aldo Leopold’s essay January Thaw.
Nature Trivia Night at Cobblestone Farms
Wednesday, Jan. 28, Dinner at 6:00 pm Trivia 7:00 - 9:00 pm $20 adult
Is nature your thing? How about trivia? Do you enjoy a little competition? If so come compete in our second annual nature trivia event. Bring your own team or join one for a casual, friendly atmosphere where our minds will be challenged and our bellies will be happy. Dinner and beverages will be provided and prizes will be awarded to the winning teams.
Owl Prowl
Saturday Feb. 21, 7:00-9:00 pm
$8 per person, $30 per family, all ages invited, an adult is required
Join us for an enchanting evening with owls. Night hikes, owl calling and visits with live owls will fill the evening with wonder as we discover how ears, eyes and feathers help owls survive the night.
Amazing Adaptations
Saturday, March 21, 1:00-3:00 pm
$8 per person, $30 per family, all ages invited, an adult is required
Become science sleuths on the wild side as we leap, fly, run and dive into the Amazing Arena of Animal Adaptations.
Earth Day Celebration
April 26th 12-4pm, FREE
Celebrate the earth with local environmental organizations. Explore and participate in the variety of hands on activities and demonstrations while listening to local musicians. All are welcomed to come dressed as their favorite plant or animal and join the all species parade.
Habitats for Home Schoolers
Friday, September 26, 1:00-3:00pm
$5/person, ages 5-12, adult required
Ponder producers, contemplate consumers, and delve into decomposers as we investigate and explore the forest and pond habitats at LSNC and visit the animals in the Critter House.
Activities at MRF
Ann Arbor's Material Recovery Facility hosts open houses September through June on the second Saturday from 10 a.m. until noon. MRF Open Houses allow the public to tour the recycling operations and learn about waste reduction and recycling issues. Through our free monthly themes and activities, visitors can learn the importance of reducing, reusing, recycling, composting, and caring for our planet. Tours are free. Closed shoes are required. Pre-register by calling the Leslie Science and Nature Center at 734-997-1553 or contacting info@lesliesnc.org.
In case of severe weather, call 734-994-4176 for updates on open house cancellations.
Group Tours
Groups of 15 or more may schedule tours and enjoy themed programs on weekdays between 9 AM and 4 PM. MRF tours are great for school groups, scouts, youth groups, civic groups, college classes, and other groups interested in learning about recycling. Please contact LSNC for specifics on the 60-90 minute free tours at 997-1553 or info@lesliesnc.org.