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 appreciation for color, texture and shapes of found objects and create handmade jewelry from recycled and reused materials. Fun for the students and great for […]
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 Bahamas, and back. This summer they completed their 9700+ nautical mile journey aboard the Schooner Huron Jewel, a 78 foot, two-masted gaff rigged schooner that was […]
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 […]