Family Nature Program FAMILY-FRIENDLY! Hessel School House invites you to come and learn about owls during this hands-on interactive, educational experience. Examine an owl up close and listen to owl calls to see which ones may be living in your back yard. Owl pellets provide a real "hands-on" study about what owls eat and how […]
With rock samples from all around the globe, students will quickly begin to see the difference between igneous and sedimentary rock forms and learn about the fascinating world of geology. This hands-on experience concludes with a special family art project. Great for all ages. Space is limited for this family friendly event. Class fee: $5.00/person […]
About 60 species of terrestrial mammals live in Michigan, including bear, elk, and fox. We will have an extensive collection of pelts and skulls for students to touch and compare as we explore the adaptations of some of Michigan's magnificent mammals. Our science and nature lesson will be followed by a nature inspired art project. […]
Almost everybody has made a simple paper airplane. This class will show a variety of techniques to create supersonic planes, darts, a one-wing biplane, and high gliding planes. Come have some fun during your spring break and in the process learn about the way real airplanes work too. Space is limited. All materials and instruction […]
CANCELLED Children always need a special place to put their treasures! During this class, elementary aged students will paint a box and then bedazzle it with gems, glitter, and objects to make it a true keepsake. All materials are included. A fun way to spend an afternoon while on spring break. Pre-registration is require to […]
Students will learn to use simple shapes to draw spring flowers. Then they will use simple painting techniques to create a beautiful painting. The class is for budding artist ages […]
A special Story and Craft Time with the author and illustrator of “Hush-a-Bye Night - Goodnight Lake Superior”. Join us for a very special book release party for Hush-a-Bye Night, Goodnight Lake Superior. Children of all ages will enjoy learning about what inspired this book and hear a live reading from the author, Thelma Lynn Godin. […]
Join us for an Earth Day Celebration! Inspired by the wisdom of Dr. Seuss' Lorax! "Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not." During this family friendly exploration of nature, we will learn different ways to help protect earth by implementing the Three R's: reduce, reuse, […]
Students ages 6-11 years old will create a bird family using sea glass and markers. They will be gluing and drawing to create this unique piece of art. All materials […]
SOLD OUT! Award winning LEGO artist Sharon Vance will teach children ages 8 - 14 to create a work of art using simple 1x1 LEGO building blocks. All materials are supplied and the students will get to take home their one-of-a-kind piece of art. Space is limited for this workshop, so register online early. Class […]
You can learn a lot about birds just by looking at their many unique features. During this fun family friendly time of exploration, we will take a closer look at birds, their adaptations, and even make a bird friendly art project. All materials are included. Space is limited and usually fills quickly. Register today! $5.00 […]
In celebration of Aldo Leopold, children of all ages are welcome to join us for some fun nature related crafts on Saturday, June 3. Enjoy stick painting with Sue Bakkila […]