Immersive Guided Forest Therapy with A2 Shinrin-yoku
Repeats every week every Tuesday 6 times except Tue Jun 19 2018.
Tuesday, June 5, 2018 - 2:00pm to 5:00pm, Tuesday, June 12, 2018 - 2:00pm to 5:00pm, Tuesday, June 26, 2018 - 2:00pm to 5:00pm, Tuesday, July 3, 2018 - 2:00pm to 5:00pm, Tuesday, July 10, 2018 - 2:00pm to 5:00pm, Tuesday, July 17, 2018 - 2:00pm to 5:00pm
$300 for all six sessions, or $50 per session
Guided Forest therapy is based on the Japanese practice of "Forest bathing" meaning an immersive sensory experience of nature. Unlike a nature hike, forest therapy is a slow, relaxing and interactive experience in nature, covering less than half a mile and focusing on deepening of our connections with nature through a series of suggested activities. You are welcome to get your hands dirty and sit on the ground! Since this is a 3-hour event, Participants are are strongly encouraged to bring any medications they might need, water and a snack, a hat, wear comfortable walking shoes and lightweight pants. A tea ceremony ends each experience.
Nature Storytime - Mud Day
Wednesday, July 18, 2018 - 10:00am to 11:00am
Ages: 1-5 years old with an adult
$5 per child ($4 per member), adults and children under 1 year old are free
Nature Storytime has many opportunities for you and your little one to explore and appreciate the outdoors, such as live animal visits, hikes, stories, and hands-on activities. This week we will explore mud! Please bring a swimsuit or a change of clothes so you are ready to get muddy! Nature Storytime takes place Wednesday mornings throughout the summer for one hour. Each session includes indoor and outdoor activities – so make sure to dress for the weather!
Pre-registration is recommended. Register for this event online, or call 734-997-1553.
Raptor Feeding
Saturday, July 21, 2018 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Free
Join LSNC raptor staff for feeding time for the birds. During this hour, watch staff prepare and give scrumptious raptor food — and yes, that does mean dead mice and rats!- to the birds housed on our site, including wild owls, hawks and eagles. This is a great time to see the birds doing their most natural behavior… eating. This will also be an opportunity to touch feathers, see a hawk or owl pellet, and discover more about bird anatomy. Come join our raptor staff, and ask questions regarding the birds and other ways you can learn more about them!
No registration is required
Picnic with Pollywogs
Sunday, July 22, 2018 - 12:30pm to 2:00pm
Ages: Youth 5-12 and their families
$5 per person
Bring a picnic lunch and come on over for an afternoon of fun! This is the second in a three-part program series for families to play, explore, and learn outside together. We'll hop into life as an amphibian by investigating frogs, toads, and salamanders you may find here or in your own back yard. Families will enjoy a short interpretive hike, and a game or two, with our wildlife staff. Bring your own picnic lunch and reusable cups, and we'll provide ice-cold lemonade. We encourage you to "make a day of it" when you stop by our Critter House Open Hours before the program (open 10am-1pm). Lunch will be the first half-hour, then we'll dive into our program!
Registration is required by July 18th. Register for this event online, or call 734-997-1553.
Nature Storytime - Life in the Pond
Wednesday, July 25, 2018 - 10:00am to 11:00am
Ages: 1-5 years old with an adult
$5 per child ($4 per member), adults and children under 1 year old are free
Nature Storytime has many opportunities for you and your little one to explore and appreciate the outdoors, such as live animal visits, hikes, stories, and hands-on activities. This week we will explore the pond, and take a closer look at the big and tiny animals who live there. Nature Storytime takes place Wednesday mornings throughout the summer for one hour. Each session includes indoor and outdoor activities – so make sure to dress for the weather!
Pre-registration is recommended. Register for this event online, or call 734-997-1553.
Nature Storytime - Insect Explorers
Wednesday, August 1, 2018 - 10:00am to 11:00am
Ages: 1-5 years old with an adult
$5 per child ($4 per member), adults and children under 1 year old are free
Nature Storytime has many opportunities for you and your little one to explore and appreciate the outdoors, such as live animal visits, hikes, stories, and hands-on activities. This week we will explore what makes an animal an insect as we compare insect bodies to other animals. Nature Storytime takes place Wednesday mornings throughout the summer for one hour. Each session includes indoor and outdoor activities – so make sure to dress for the weather!
Pre-registration is recommended. Register for this event online, or call 734-997-1553.
Picnic with Pollinators
Sunday, August 5, 2018 - 12:30pm to 2:00pm
Ages: Youth 5-12 and their families
$5 per person
Bring a picnic lunch and come on over for an afternoon of fun! This is the third in a three-part program series for families to play, explore, and learn outside together. We'll buzz and flutter around LSNC's native plant gardens to discover the important relationships between insects and plants. Families will enjoy a short interpretive hike, and a game or two, with our wildlife staff. Bring your own picnic lunch and reusable cups, and we'll provide ice-cold lemonade. We encourage you to "make a day of it" when you stop by our Critter House Open Hours before the program (open 10am-1pm). Lunch will be the first half-hour, then we'll fly into our program!
Registration is required by August 1st. Register for this program online, or call 734-997-1553.
Nature Storytime - Buzzin' Bugs
Wednesday, August 8, 2018 - 10:00am to 11:00am
Ages: 1-5 years old with an adult
$5 per child ($4 per member), adults and children under 1 year old are free
Nature Storytime has many opportunities for you and your little one to explore and appreciate the outdoors, such as live animal visits, hikes, stories, and hands-on activities. This week we will discover the different sounds that insects can make as we make some noise of our own. Nature Storytime takes place Wednesday mornings throughout the summer for one hour. Each session includes indoor and outdoor activities – so make sure to dress for the weather!
Pre-registration is recommended. Register for this event online, or call 734-997-1553.
Critters Up Close
Saturday, August 11, 2018 - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Free with Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum admission
Every month, Ann Arbor Hands On Museum visitors get up close and personal with some of our favorite critters from the natural world! Join us for hands-on activities and a meet and greet with critters from 10-4 on Saturday (with a mid-day “Animal Naptime”) and 1-4 on Sunday. This month the featured critters are insects, and they are ready for their close up!
7th Annual Backyard Campout
Saturday, August 11, 2018 - 3:00pm to Sunday, August 12, 2018 - 10:00am
Ages: All Ages. At least one adult per camping group.
$55 per family ($45 per member family)
Pitch your tent with our resident raptors and critters! Participate in nature-based programs, hikes, campfires, and much more at our seventh annual campout event. After you set up your tent, enjoy a bring-your-own picnic dinner (not included) at your leisure then enjoy and games and activities for the whole family. Don't forget to make a s'more! Continental breakfast is provided Sunday morning. Minimum of one adult per family is required.
Registration is required by Monday, August 6th. Register for this event online, or call 734-997-1553.
