Educational Resources
Nature Programs & Resources for Home & School
Insect To-Go Box
The perfect way to enhance elementary science lesson plans, or encourage nature exploration and discovery in your daycare or after school program. Available for loan to anyone interested in inspiring creative exploration with youth in the outdoors!
231-582-6193
Nature To-Go Pack
A great addition to a family hike, or way to make backyard explorations more fun! The Nature To-Go Pack is free to loan any day of the week, for up to 3 days at a time. Perfect for parents, grandparents, caregivers and homeschool groups looking to offset screen time with the young ones in their life.
231-582-6193
Nature Books
Books to inspire parents, grandparents, caregivers and educators on ways to encourage exploration in the outdoors with the cherubs in their life. Learn ways to explore nature with toddlers, preschoolers and older children in your own backyard, the school playground or a nearby park.
Stop by or call our office to learn more about other nature based books from our lending library!
231-582-6193
Explore Pack
Donated by Susan Vrondron through a grant from Thrivent Financial. This pack is geared toward the adventurous adult interested in learning more about nature and wildlife in winter. One pair of snowshoes is available for loan with this pack. Snowshoes will fit most adults between 120-200 lbs.
231-582-6193
Nature in the Park
Late June-Early August
Join us every Wednesday morning, starting at 10:30 for a fun, hands-on nature adventure! Six different hour long programs are free and geared toward ages 4-8, but families of all ages are welcome. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to stay as the activities are gently guided to allow for your own creative exploration and discovery.
No programs during the week of the Fourth of July
Watch our Workshops page for updates!
Green
Schools
The Charlevoix Conservation District is The Michigan Green Schools Program coordinator for Charlevoix County! This program supports and celebrates the achievements of PreK-12 schools in protecting the state's air, land, water, and ecosystems through their commitments to environmental education and stewardship actions. Click on the emblem to learn more and let us know if you are interested in becoming Michigan Green School certified!
