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Little Critters
Preschool Program
Mondays at 10:00 a.m.
$6 first child, $3 each add'l child
NO DROP-OFFS
Call 517-546-0249

Meet Wapi the Beaver!
April 8, 2013
Please join us for games, crafts, songs and stories about Wapi, one of the Beavers that lives in the Howell Nature Center's Wild Wonders Wildlife Park.

Meet Backyard Critters!

May 20, 2013

NOTE DATE CHANGE

Spend the morning  exploring Alexandria's Naturescape and learning about the creatures you might find in your own backyard, like Alvin, Simon & Theodore the Flying Squirrels, Barney the Box Turtle, and Rex the Rabbit.

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Spring Break Day Camp
Grades K-5

April 1-5, 2013

Camp Hours 8:30-4:00 Daily

Daily Rate:$34/camper

Before Care 8:00-8:30, $10

After Care 4:00-4:30, $10

 

Theme days will include: Camper vs. Wild, Crazy Critters, Hawaiian Luau, Wild & Wacky, and Amazing Adventures.

 

Open Zip Line & Tower Dates
Register Early,
these dates fill up fast!

Visitors age 5 and up are invited to ascend Michigan's tallest outdoor climbing tower, and/or ride our 500-foot zip line over a pond. 

 

$6/Zip Line Ride

$11/Climb

Reservations & prepayment required

 

April 3, 6, 7, 21, 27, 28 *

May 4, 11, 12

Times vary; please call ahead.  

*April 28 is Zip Line Only

 

Our High Ropes Course opens to the public June 22. Get all the details here.

Summer Day and Resident Camp
Registration Now Open!
Follow the links to find printable brochures, registration forms, health forms, and waivers for 2013 camps.

Summer Day Camp (Grades 1-5)
Summer Day Camp Extreme (Grades 6, 7, 8)
Resident Camps (Grades 2-12)
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Still want more info? Meet our staff, tour our facility, play camp games, ride our 500' zip line, and get the low-down from our Resident and Day Camp Directors at


CAMP OPEN HOUSE
May 18, 2013
Noon-4 p.m.
Registration Required for this FREE program, call 517-546-0249 
Breakfast with the Bunny March 30, 2013
 Breakfast with the Bunny

Join us for a delicious pancake breakfast with sausage and all the

trimmings. Children will visit with the Easter Bunny, receive a

special gift, and enjoy an old-fashioned Easter egg hunt.

  Breakfast with the Bunny

  

March 30, 2013

9:00 a.m. seating- ten tables left

11:00 a.m. seating-only 38 seats left!

$8 adults, $6 kids

children under 2 FREE

 

Be sure to bring your camera!

 

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Walk for Wildlife - NEW!
This year celebrate Earth Day with a Walk on the Wild Side!

 Bring the whole family to enjoy a 3-mile hike and encounter Wild - Earth Day facts, scavenger hunts, recycling crafts and LIVE animals along the way! GO GREEN by indulging in eco-friendly snacks and refreshments.

 

All proceeds benefit Wildlife Rehabilitation & Education.

 

 Sunday, April 21, 2013

Walk begins at 1:00 p.m.

$15 per person, $50 max per family

 

First 100 paid registrants receive a

FREE Howell Nature Center drawstring backpack!

Register at 517-546-0249 

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High Adventure Youth Retreat - NEW!
Join us for a weekend of vertical thrills!

 

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Explore new heights without leaving the Howell Nature Center as you navigate our high ropes courses, ascend the tallest outdoor climbing tower in Michigan, fly through the sky on a 500-foot zip line, and much, much more! The fun continues with two feet on the ground when we play glow-in-the-dark gaga ball and capture the flag, enjoy an evening hayride, and end the night with a crazy s'more buffet!


Grades 5 - 8 

May 4 & 5, 2013

$100 per camper

$50 for chaperones 

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