These are some great opportunities to get the kids outside to explore their natural surroundings, and support their curiosity, exploration, and understanding. Help encourage your child’s interest in the diversity, beauty, and joy of natural life and an understanding of the importance of the interrelationship of living things.
Frog Watch Training
Wednesday, April 17th @ 7:00 pm
FrogWatch USA is the Association of Zoos and Aquariums'
flagship citizen science program that allows individuals and families to learn
about the wetlands in their communities and help conserve amphibians by
reporting the calls of local frogs and toads. It’s a nationwide program where
participants learn and practice science while developing a closer relationship
with the natural environment. The Wittenbach/Wege Agriscience and Environmental
Education Center has started their own FrogWatch USA chapter and will host
another training on Wednesday, April 17th @ 7:00 p.m. Volunteers with an
interest in monitoring frogs in the greater Grand Rapids area are welcomed to
attend. For more information, please call 616-987-2565 or email mjohnson@lowellschools.com.
Earth Day Arts & Crafts
Saturday, April 20th 9-11 am
The Wittenbach/Wege Agriscience and Environmental
Education Center is teaming up with LowellArts! to present a morning of fun
arts and craft activities for children ages 5 and up using recycled materials.
Project Director Kacey Cornwell will teach a variety of youth craft projects.
Youngsters may choose three of five projects available. The projects are puzzle
blocks, sachet, collage, pin/magnet, drinking straw/paper bead bracelet and a
found-object mask. Cost per child is $5 and space is limited. Pre-registration
is required. Sign-up by Wednesday, April 17th by calling 616-987-2565.
It’s April Fool’s Day ALL Month at the WWC Sundays April
7th, 14th, 21st and 28th 1–4 pm Each Sunday in April, the Wittenbach/Wege
Agriscience and Environmental Education Center will have a different trail set
up to try to “fool” you. Hikers can pick up a list from the center and see if
they can find the items on the list located along a particular trail. You’ll
have to think outside the box because the item listed might not be what you
think it is. Once everything is found, bring your completed list into the
center to be entered into a drawing to win a fishing pole and tackle box set
(winner will be announced on Monday, April 29th). We challenge you to come out
each Sunday – we’ll have a different list for a different trail each week. See
if we can fool you!
Fun on the Farm
Saturday, May 4th 9–12 pm
Join us for a day of Fun on the Farm! Ever been eye to
eye with a newborn calf? Want to pet a lamb? The Lowell High School FFA Chapter
will provide you with these opportunities and more as you get a chance to get
up close and personal with several of our barnyard friends. This FREE event is
GREAT for families and all are encouraged to attend.
Family Fossil Dig
Sunday May 19th 2:00 – 3:30 pm
Join geologist Steve Tchozeski for a fun and informative
geologic trip into the earth's past. Learn about fossil formation, types of fossils
and how fossils are used to develop a geological history of the earth.
Afterwards, we'll dig through limestone material in search of fossils dating
back 350 million years. All found fossils are yours to keep!Cost is $15 per
family. Space is limited so call 616-987-2565 or email mjohnson@lowellschools.com to
register.
Get RAW Workshop
2nd Tuesday of each month starting June 11th Each class
is 6:30-8:00pm Get “vegucated” on a raw, plant-based diet and taste for
yourself how raw fooding can improve your health, lifestyle and tantalize your
taste buds. A series of four classes will begin on June 11th at 6:30pm at the
Wittenbach/Wege Agriscience and Environmental Education Center in Lowell. Each
class will be taught by a Raw Food Chef and you’ll walk away will educational
materials, recipes and the taste of 100% raw food. Over the course of the
summer you’ll learn lots of new recipes to create your own four course raw
meals at home. Each class is $25.00 or you can attend all four classes for
$80.00 (savings of $20.00). Spaces are limited so please call 616-987-2565 or
e-mail mjohnson@lowellschools.com
today to reserve your spot. Classes brought to you by Encompassing You LLC and
the Wittenbach/Wege Agriscience and Environmental Education Center
Class Schedule
* June 11th Green Smoothies and Juicing
* July 9th Appetizers and Dips
* August 13th Main Dishes
* September 10th Dessert and Potluck
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