Education Programs - DeVries Nature Conservancy

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Education Programs

DeVries Nature Conservancy strives to connect children with nature in a variety of ways. Take a look at our one-of-a-kind opportunities to discover your inner wild side!

Nature Storytime

Our Nature Storytime programs are designed to immerse your preschool to early elementary-aged children in the natural world. Each program will consist of different activities, hikes, games and crafts. Please be prepared to go outside and get messy!

Fall Program Dates:
10-11am on

September 18th
October 9th
October 30th- Spooky Stortime! Wear your Halloween Costume!
November 6th
November 20th

Registration opens the Monday before ech program!

Friday, September 18th
10-11am
Register Here!

Homeschool Program

DeVries provides programs once a month to homeschool families with hands-on activities and in-depth lessons on our natural world.

Fall 2026 Homeschool Session:
Michigan Mammals

Class Dates:
October 14th
November 11th
December 9th

2 Sessions (both for grades K-6th)
10:00-11:30 am
1:00-2:30pm

This session we will learn all about Michigan Mammals! We will learn through activities such as pelt and skull ID, searching for animal tracks on the trails, learning animal calls, and more.

Registration opens to DNC Members on Monday, August 31st at 9:00am and to nonmembers on Monday, September 7th at 9:00am.

Cost(for entire session):
DNC Members: $30 per child
Nonmembers: $35 per child

Register Here!