Please check back later for information on the fall programs.
If you are a teacher who is interested in receiving the fall programs brochure by mail or e-mail, please let us know by contacting us at preserve@calvin.edu.
Discover Spring at the Preserve
Our programs are aligned with the KC4 curriculum guideline to provide your students with hands-on, outdoor experiences. Calvin College students and volunteers share their love for nature and knowledge with your students during these 1 1/2 hour programs. For more information check out our programs brochure (.pdf).
Description of Programs
Our curriculum was designed for students in Pre- K to fifth grade to complement units studied in the classroom. Most of our themes can be adapted to other grade levels.
- Using Our Five Senses Pre K & Kindergarten
Students will use every sense but taste to explore the fields and forest of the Preserve. - Plants in the Spring 1st Grade
This program focuses on plant life cycles through the seasons. Spring programs will include searching for and naming wildflowers. - Animals in the Spring 2nd Grade
Students discover the relationships between animals through observation and activities that illustrate predator-prey interactions and camouflage. - Habitats and Communities 3rd Grade
Students explore different habitats in the Preserve to see how animals and plants depend on each other for survival. - Rocks and Minerals 4th Grade
Using scientific tools, students identify rocks and minerals in our lab and then look for signs of glacial history in the Preserve. - Our Wet Wild World 5th Grade
Students explore the concepts of the water cycle, pollution, and watersheds through a variety of hands-on activities.
Fees and Payment Information
Program fee is $1 per a student. Teachers and adult chaperones are admitted free of charge. Fees are due on the day of your programs. Cash or checks only.
Schedule a Visit
To schedule a program please call the Biology Department Office at 616-526-7700 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. Spring season runs from April 14 to May 15. School programs are scheduled Monday through Friday during the following time slots: 9:00 to 10:30 am, 10:45 am to 12:15 pm, and 12:45 to 2:15 pm. These times can be adapted to work with your schedule.
