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 […]
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 […]
LECTURE SERIES Travel with Captain Hugh and Julie Covert as they recall the highlights of their voyage through the Great Lakes to the Eastern Seaboard, south to Florida and the […]
Elves Day Out ~ A Holiday Gift Making Workshop JUST FOR KIDS! Saturday, December 9 Choose Your Time ~ 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM or 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM Only 12 […]