Nature Study Series For Homeschoolers

Seven Ponds Nature Center is an ideal outdoor classroom where children can experience nature first-hand. In this series of programs, our experienced staff and well trained volunteer naturalists guide children toward an awareness and appreciation of our natural world using hands-on activities, specimens, slide shows, and nature walks. These programs compliment state science objectives and focus on specific ecological concepts.


Fee is $4.00 per person


Adults who plan on participating in the program also pay this fee.


REGISTRATION FOR WINTER SESSIONS OPENS DEC. 2, 2025 @ 9:00 AM

REGISTRATION FOR SPRING SESSIONS OPENS MAR. 3, 2026 @ 9:00 AM

Click on the program TITLE for more information or to register.

If the session you are interested in has filled, contact the nature center at 810-796-3200 to be placed on a waitlist.


Nature Books

GRADES K - 2

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2025

1:00 to 3:00 PM


Nature Books

GRADES 3 - 6

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2025

1:00 to 3:00 PM


Into The Microverse

GRADES K - 2

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2026

1:00 to 3:00 PM


Into The Microverse

GRADES 3 - 6

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2026

1:00 to 3:00 PM


Animal Engineers

GRADES K - 2

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2026

1:00 to 3:00 PM


Animal Engineers

GRADES 3 - 6

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2026

1:00 to 3:00 PM


Bizarre Nature

(Registration Opens Mar. 3, 2026 at 9:00 AM)

GRADES K - 2

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2026

1:00 to 3:00 PM


Bizarre Nature

(Registration Opens Mar. 3, 2026 at 9:00 AM)

GRADES 3 - 6

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2026

1:00 to 3:00 PM


Botany Basics

(Registration Opens Mar. 3, 2026 at 9:00 AM)

GRADES K - 2

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026

1:00 to 3:00 PM


Botany Basics

(Registration Opens Mar. 3, 2026 at 9:00 AM)

GRADES 3 - 6

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026

1:00 to 3:00 PM


Death Eaters

(Registration Opens Mar. 3, 2026 at 9:00 AM)

GRADES K - 2

WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2026

1:00 to 3:00 PM


Death Eaters

(Registration Opens Mar. 3, 2026 at 9:00 AM)

GRADES 3 - 6

WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2026

1:00 to 3:00 PM