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BATS OF THE WORLD
Sunday, Jan. 24th
2:00-3:00pm
FREE- Pre-Registration
is REQUIRED
This event is funded by a grant
offered by Critter Catchers, Inc. The company
provides humane bat removal for Michigan residents
and is partnered with the Organization for Bat
Conservation.
www.crittercatchersinc.com
Step into the world of bats with this exciting
multimedia presentation with ethnic music and a
cultural geographic perspective. Topics include
sound waves, ecosystems, food webs, and
conservation. See live U.S. bats, South American
bats, and rare African bats with 4-foot wingspans!
Types of bats shown: a wide variety including large
fruit bats from around the world (one with a 4 foot
wingspan), and smaller micro bats from North
America.
This event has
filled- thank you for your interest. Please visit us
at any of our other programs.
WINTER NIGHT
WALK
Saturday, Jan. 30th
7:00-9:00pm
$8 per person, $30 per
family, all ages invited, an adult is required
Enjoy a crisp beautiful moon lit walk through the
snow covered forest. Then gather round the campfire
to warm up with laughter and hot cocoa.
HOME INSTALLATION OF
PHOTOVOLTAICS
Thursday, Feb. 11th,
7:00-8:00 pm
$5/person
Presenter; John Wakeman/ Owner of SUR Energy and
former Vice President of GLREA (Great Lakes
Renewable Energy Association)
Now more than ever people are thinking about
installing alternative energy systems on their
homes. For information on how to begin this process,
join us at the Leslie Science & Nature Center on
February 11th from 7:00pm-8:00pm for a presentation
on home installation of photovoltaic’s. John Wakeman
founder of SUR Energy, LLC, a supplier of renewable
energy products and services will present
information on home installation, solar benefits,
costs, and tax incentives. John is a NABCEP
certified installer (North American Board of
Certified Energy Practitioners) has formal
integrator training and is a licensed builder and
electrical contractor. Bring the whole family! While
adults learn the ins and outs of solar power, kids
will explore the power of the sun through kid
friendly hands on activities (appropriate for ages 5
and up).
IFO'S-
IDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS
Saturday, Feb. 13th
1:00-3:00pm
$8 per person, $30 per
family, all ages invited, an adult is required
Experiment in the Leslie Laboratory with objects
that travel up, up and away. Build rockets and hot
air balloons and investigate natural flying
contraptions including seeds, birds, and more.
TAKE YOUR
BEST SHOT
Sunday, Feb. 21st
2:00-4:00pm
$8 per person, $30 per family, all ages welcome, an
adult is required.
Grab your digital camera and join LSNC staff for a
wintery walk to capture nature's surprises. Nature
enthusiast Stefan Szumko will share his tips on how
to take close-ups, edit, enhance, and create
beautiful works of art with your photographs.
OWL PROWL
Saturday, March 6th
7:00-9:00pm
$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.
CHILDREN OF
THE EARTH CLUB
Saturdays, March 13th,
April 17th, May 22nd 9:30-11:30am
$8/child, Appropriate
for 2nd grade and above
Join other kids who care about the earth and love
nature for monthly meetings to share nature songs
and songwriting, fun outdoor experiences,
environmentally-themed games and home action plans.
Led by singer songwriter and environmental educator
Joe Reilly. Come once or for all three Saturdays.
NATURE'S
WHODUNIT
Saturday, March 13th
1:00-3:00pm
$8 per person, $30 per
family, all ages invited, an adult is required
Who stepped here? Who lives here? Who ate here? Who
left this pile of scat? Discover the answers to all
of these questions and more as we look for clues and
investigate whodunit?
CHILDREN OF
THE EARTH CLUB
Saturdays, March 13th,
April 17th, May 22nd 9:30-11:30am
$8/child, Appropriate
for 2nd grade and above
Join other kids who care about the earth and love
nature for monthly meetings to share nature songs
and songwriting, fun outdoor experiences,
environmentally-themed games and home action plans.
Led by singer songwriter and environmental educator
Joe Reilly. Come once or for all three Saturdays.
CAST IRON CHEF
OUTDOOR COOKING
Saturday, April 17th,
4:00-6:00pm
$8 per person, $30 per
family, all ages invited, an adult is required
Join LSNC’s Cast Iron Chef as we prepare delicious
snacks utilizing various methods to cook over, under
and within a cozy campfire.
FROG FEST
Saturday May 15th,
7:00-9:00pm
$8 per person, $30 per
family, all ages invited, an adult is required
Croak, ribbit and peep on over for our festival of
frogs! Practice making frog calls before hoppin’ on
down to the pond to join the frogs as they jump and
splash in the duckweed. Discover more about frogs,
salamanders and toads as we explore their different
stages of development with games, activities, and
observation.
CHILDREN OF
THE EARTH CLUB
Saturdays, March 13th,
April 17th, May 22nd 9:30-11:30am
$8/child, Appropriate
for 2nd grade and above
Join other kids who care about the earth and love
nature for monthly meetings to share nature songs
and songwriting, fun outdoor experiences,
environmentally-themed games and home action plans.
Led by singer songwriter and environmental educator
Joe Reilly. Come once or for all three Saturdays.
**Cancellation Policy**
Our public programs will be held rain or shine, in
the case of hazardous weather and we cancel the
program you will be notified and refunded your
registration fees.
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