1831 Traver Road Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105 | Phone 734-997-1553 | 
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Public Programs for Ages 1-5
LSNC offers two types of programs for children ages 2-5 to learn and explore in an outdoor setting. Join us as we meet animals up close, hike in Black Pond Woods, play educational games, and make friends.
Nature Storytime
Who: Children ages 2-5 and their caregivers
When:
When:
Every Wednesday and every other Sunday from 10:00-11:00 AM! Wednesdays only in the summer.
How to join: See the themes and dates below. Register online, or join us the day of the program.
How to join: See the themes and dates below. Register online, or join us the day of the program.
Nature Tykes
Who: Drop-off program for children ages 4 and 5
When: Weekly on Wednesdays from 9:45-11:15 am October through May
How to join: Registration is by the month, and pre-registration is required - see below for themes and dates
Policies: We are working to get all of our program policies online. Families are invited to review the Nature Tykes Behavior Policy when enrolling their child in the program.
Required Forms
Nature Tykes Preschool Program has required paperwork that is due before the first class.
Nature Storytime
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. Nature Storytime takes place Wednesday mornings and every other Sunday from 10-11am. Each session includes indoor and outdoor activities – so make sure to dress for the weather!
Register for all Wednesday morning programs in January and February, to receive a discount on all programs. Non-members willl receive 20% off the regular price, and members will receive a total of 40% off the regular price. Register by January 9th to receive the discount. Click here to register online.
| Theme | Sunday | Wednesday |
| Stories in the Snow: Animal Prints | 12/2 | 12/5 |
| Stories in the Snow: Brrr! It's Cold! | 12/12 | |
| Stories in the Snow: Snow Day! | 12/16 | 12/19 |
| Feathers and Wings | 1/9 | |
| Flying Home | 1/13 | 1/16 |
| Chirp, Peep, Caw! | 1/23 | |
| Nests | 1/27 | 1/30 |
| The Lorax | 2/3 | 2/6 |
| Bee & Me | 2/13 | |
| Big Earth, Little Me | 2/17 | 2/20 |
| We Are Extremely Very Good Recyclers | 2/27 | |
| Wiggly Worms | 3/3 | 3/6 |
| Who Lives on the Forest Floor? | 3/10 | 3/13 |
| What Do Animals Eat? | 3/17 | 3/20 |
| Eggstravagent Eggs | 4/3 | |
| Sensing Spring | 4/7 | 4/10 |
| Windy Weather | 4/17 | |
| Garden Playtime | 4/21 | 4/24 |
| Terrific Trees | 5/1 | |
| Wondrous Wildflowers | 5/5 | 5/8 |
| Secretive Salamanders | 5/15 | |
| Squirrels! | 5/19 | 5/22 |
Nature Tykes
Our Nature Tykes program is designed for your 4-5 year old in mind. Each 1.5 hour session allows your early learner to have authentic, age-appropriate nature-based experiences. Monthly themes will help guide activities that include live animal presentations, hikes in Black Pond Woods, natural crafts, and hands-on experiments. This drop-off program is designed to encourage participants to feel comfortable asking questions, exploring, and engaging with the natural world.
Register for all Nature Tykes sessions for January and February to receive a discount. Non-members will receive 10% of the regular price, and members will receive a total of 20% off the regular price. Register by January 2nd to receive the discount. Click here to register online.
| Theme | Dates |
| All About Animals | 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31 |
| Animal Senses | 11/7, 11/14,11/21, 11/28 |
| Wintertime Woods | 12/5, 12/12, 12/19 |
| Taking Flight | 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30 |
| Planet Protectors | 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27 |
| Food Chain Frenzy | 3/6, 3/13, 3/20 |
| Sensational Spring | 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24 |
| Habitats | 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22 |
Required Forms - for Nature Tykes
An Electronic Health Form will be required of for all Tykes attendees
Summer Camps
"My kids consistently rank this camp as one of their favorites at the end of each summer and that is why we keep coming back. The atmosphere at LSNC is welcoming and engaging. The staff is very knowledgeable both on science and how to interact positively with kids. When I drop them off, my three children grab their backpacks and jump into the fun without a backward glance." - Miriam
