Elementary

Name: CANCELLED – Family Nature Exploration: What’s a Watershed
Start: 2023-06-11T15:00:00-04:00
End: 2023-06-11T17:00:00-04:00
Location: Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center

March 2023
Discover Michigan’s Magnificent Mammals

Featured March 25, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Hessel School House - Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, United States

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. […]
The Art of Paper Airplanes (Elementary Art Class)

Featured March 28, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Hessel School House - Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, United States

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 […]
Create A Treasure Box (Elementary Art Class)

Featured March 28, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Hessel School House - Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, United States

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 […]
April 2023
CANCELLED – Drawing and Painting Spring Flowers

Featured April 1, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Hessel School House - Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, United States

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 […]
Hush-a-Bye Night – Story & Craft Time with the author and illustrator

Featured April 8, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Hessel School House - Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, United States

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 […]
CANCELLED – Family Nature Exploration – Earth Day Celebration!

Featured April 22, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Hessel School House - Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, United States

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. […]
May 2023
Sea Glass Bird Family (Elementary Art)

Featured May 6, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Hessel School House - Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, United States

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 […]
Lego Mural Workshop for Kids

Featured May 20, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Hessel School House - Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, United States

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 […]
Family Nature Exploration: All About Birds

Featured May 21, 2023 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Hessel School House - Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, United States

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 […]
June 2023
Drop-In Art Projects for Kids!

Featured June 3, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Hessel School House - Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, United States

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 […]
Sun Printing (Cyanotype) for Kids

Featured June 3, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Hessel School House - Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, United States

On Saturday, June 3 from 2-5 PM, artist Kathy Thomas will teach children ages 8 and up how to create fun sun prints using plants and objects found in nature. […]
CANCELLED – Family Nature Exploration: What’s a Watershed

Featured June 11, 2023 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Hessel School House - Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, United States

Did you know you live in a watershed? What is a watershed? Come learn about your local watershed and explore how your daily activities within it can impact the health […]

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