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 […]
Students ages 6-11 years old will create a unique fabric fish windsock while learning basic printing and painting techniques. All materials are included. Instructor: Cheryl Gordon Class Size: Min. 4 […]
Join us for a reading and reception with author, artist and educator Cindy Hunter Morgan on Tuesday, June 27 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at the Hessel School House. Enjoy readings from Cindy's written works. Light refreshments will be provided. A donation at the door is appreciated. Cindy is the author of Far Company (Wayne […]
Students ages 6-11 years old will create frogs using polymer clay and fabric. First they will learn the pinch, coil and slab techniques to create frog sculptures. While these clay […]
Join us at the Hessel School House from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM to paint an outdoor lawn frog! We will have large blank wood cutouts of fun frogs that […]
Students ages 6-11 years old will learn how to create an adorable sock animal using simple sewing techniques. With a sock, some thread, needles, and stuffing, students will create a […]
Come explore the underwater world of aquatic bugs, also known as macroinvertebrates. These tiny vertebrates what are visible to the naked eye are crucial food sources for larger animals and […]
Help us celebrate the release of the book "Who Am I?" by local author Julie Buchholtz. Children of all ages will enjoy a reading by the author followed by a […]
Youth ages 12-18 will learn how to turn everyday items that you usually throw away into beautiful pieces of recycled jewelry. This is a great opportunity for youth to gain […]
Ubiquitous and slow-moving, turtles are among Michigan's most easy-to-study animals. This family exploration time introduces young naturalists to the biology of turtles in a fun and exciting way - through […]
Students ages 6-11 years old will use pastels to create a colorful sunset. Using an easy stencil technique to create a mountain background with beautiful rays of color as the […]
Dive into the magical world of seeds during this interactive family event and learn why seeds are so important through hands on activities. We will take a close look at […]