First Saturdays at the Ecosystem Preserve
First Saturdays programs take place at the Bunker Interpretive Center the first Saturday of every month during the school year. These free programs are geared for the whole family to enjoy and registration is not required unless designated otherwise. For groups larger than 10 people, please provide advance notice so we can plan accordingly. For additional information please call (616) 526-7601 or e-mail. Please dress for the weather and come prepared for walking outside in a variety of weather conditions.
Upcoming First Saturdays & Other Programs
Snowshoe Hike
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Two Class Times: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm & 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Jeanette Henderson, Program Manager and Nancy McIntyre, Volunteer Naturalist
3rd to 8th graders accompanied by a parent/guardian
Registration Required by Jan 24, 2012
Got cabin fever? The only cure is to get out and enjoy nature! Join us for a morning or afternoon of snowshoeing! Never done it? Don’t sweat it, Nancy McIntyre will teach you the basics of snowshoeing. Then Nancy and Jeanette will lead you on a guided winter hike through sections Calvin’s cross country course. We will search for animal tracks and signs, learn more about how plants and animals in the winter and enjoy the snow. At the end the program, we will enjoy cookies and hot chocolate by the fireplace. Snowshoes will be provided free of charge, thanks to the generosity of Wittenbach Wege Agri-science & Environmental Education Center. Space is limited to 25 participants each time period. To registration visit http://snowshoehike.eventbrite.com/.
***In case of insufficient snow cover the program will be cancelled.***
Winter Discovery Hike
Saturday, February 4, 2012
10:00 am to 11:30 am
Jeanette Henderson, Program Manager
Join Miss Jeanette as she takes a winter walk through the preserve. We will learn about a variety of topics possibly including snow (if we have any), insects and birds in the winter, winter weeds & twigs, and animal tracking. This hike is recommended for families with children ages six years old and older. (Note: This hike will be similar to the snowshoe hike but without the snowshoes.) Come dressed for the weather. No registration required.
Birds & Beaks
Saturday, March 3, 2012
10:00 am to 11:30 am
Curtis Dykstra, Naturalist
Michigan’s Super Salamanders
Saturday, April 7, 2012
10:00 am to 11:30 am
Nancy McIntyre, Volunteer Naturalist
