a group of children and adults, seen from behind as they walk across Black Pond's bridge

Lisa Usselman

Lisa Usselman has lived all of her life in various parts of Michigan, but spent a lot of time in college travelling to work on an organic farm in Ecuador, make cheese in Italy, and learn medieval literature in England.  Her hobbies still include traveling whenever possible, and games of the digital and board variety.  Her love of science and birds brought her to Leslie Science and Nature Center, where she enjoys every opportunity to learn something new.

Program Coordinator

Field trip

I was very impressed with how well everything was organized from the minute our bus arrived until we all waved good-bye to each other. The staff engaged the students interactively and at an appropriate level. The program had to do with living things using their senses. Upon returning from the field trip, I asked students what they liked best and what they learned; I don't think that they left out a single detail. They were definitely able to tell their families about their wonderful learning experience outside the classroom, both inside and outside at the Leslie Science and Nature Center. - Robbi Peterson