School Programs
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With today’s emergent environmental concerns, it is imperative that our youth build connections to nature in order to make informed decisions and to be the next generation of environmental stewards. A field trip to Fenner is an opportunity for your students to gain ecological understanding, reinforce materials that have been presented in the classroom and to ignite inquisition about their own role in the world around them.
Whether your classroom visits Fenner or we come to you with one of our outreach programs, your students are certain to have a unique educational experience that they will never forget. Contact us via phone at 517-483-4224 or via email at info@mynaturecenter.org to schedule an interpretive program, brainstorm about a topic that you would like presented or to ask us about scholarship opportunities for your class.
General Information
Program Fees:
Preschool
- $75 per class (0-30 students)
- Up to 10 adults, including teachers, classroom aides, and chaperones, are permitted to join us for no cost
- Admission for additional adults and children not on your class roster is $4 per person
- Programs are 60 minutes long
Kindergarten - 5th grade
- $115 per class (0-30 students)
- Up to 7 adults, including teachers, classroom aides, and chaperones, are permitted to join us for no cost
- Admission for additional adults and children not on your class roster is $4 per person
- Programs are 90 minutes long
Be an Earth Scientist Workshops (grades 4-8)
- $150 per class (0-30 students)
- Up to 7 adults, including teachers, classroom aides, and chaperones, are permitted to join us for no cost
- Admission for additional adults and children not on your class roster is $7 per person
- Programs are 3 hours long
Outreach Programs
- $75 per class (0-30 students) if within 10 miles from Fenner
- $100 per class (0-30 students) if distance to travel is between 10-30 miles from Fenner
- Programs are 60 minutes long
Payment:
Payment is due 14 days in advance, unless otherwise noted, and can be made via check, cash, or credit card. We also accept credit card payments over the phone.
Scholarships:
The Norris Ingells Education Fund for Youth enhances environmental awareness for children through nature and science-based learning experiences. If your group needs financial assistance with transportation or program fees, please contact Katie Woodhams, Program Manager, at katie@mynaturecenter.org for more information.
Registration:
To register, call 517-483-4224 or email info@mynaturecenter.org. Please note that a minimum of two weeks notice is required. Upon registration a confirmation email will be sent to you that includes guidelines for chaperones, what to bring to your field trip, and what to expect from us. It is your responsibility to pass this information along to all participants.
Cancellations:
In case of severe weather, Fenner Nature Center may cancel your program. 100% of your program fee will be refunded and the opportunity to reschedule will be provided. Non-weather related cancellations that occur less than 48 hours in advance will only be refunded 50% of the program fee.
We encourage you to visit our explore store after your program to pick up nature-inspired gifts as well as tools, such as field guides, to extend the learning experience for your students back at school.
