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 […]
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 an excellent indicator of stream health. Young naturalists will view many examples while we learn about their unique qualities. Afterwards we will do a special […]
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 […]
Let's Have a Bat Chat - Family Nature Exploration Join us for an exciting and educational adventure during our Family Nature Exploration event - "Let's Have a Bat Chat". Get […]
Les Cheneaux area children in pre-school thru 5th Grade are welcome to join us for a spooktacular Halloween Carnival at the Hessel School House - Avery Arts & Nature Learning […]