Join an animal care technician as they feed our Animal Hall residents! Learn about what these animals would eat in the wild, their behaviors, how we care for them, and fun facts. There is also a question-and-answer session.

Experience our birds of prey outside their enclosures!

Join us for an animal-themed story and an encounter with one of our Animal Hall residents.

Join an animal care technician as they feed our Animal Hall residents! Learn about what these animals would eat in the wild, their behaviors, how we care for them, and fun facts. There is also a question-and-answer session.

Join us for an animal-themed story and an encounter with one of our Animal Hall residents.

Join an animal care technician as they feed our Animal Hall residents! Learn about what these animals would eat in the wild, their behaviors, how we care for them, and fun facts. There is also a question-and-answer session.

Ages 8-11. Explore the fascinating world of insects with this three-week after-school club! Members will discover how to safely collect and observe insects, create their own bug collections, and explore the important roles bugs play in our ecosystems.

Ages 12-17. Work side-by-side with our technicians in hands-on training to gain animal care skills and explore the Earthplace grounds.

Join us for an animal-themed story and an encounter with one of our Animal Hall residents.

Join an animal care technician as they feed our Animal Hall residents! Learn about what these animals would eat in the wild, their behaviors, how we care for them, and fun facts. There is also a question-and-answer session.

Ages 4-11. For six weeks, our 62 acres of streams, meadows, and woods will be our classroom!

Ages 5-7. Our Lil’ Naturalists will enjoy open-ended outdoor play, exploring Earthplace’s 62-acre wildlife sanctuary with a professional naturalist.

Join us for an animal-themed story and an encounter with one of our Animal Hall residents.

Join an animal care technician as they feed our Animal Hall residents! Learn about what these animals would eat in the wild, their behaviors, how we care for them, and fun facts. There is also a question-and-answer session.

Ages 4-11. This program for homeschooling families invites you and your child to experiment and explore with natural science and craft activities.

Ages 8-11. This program encourages children to explore themes of climate justice, phenology, biology, and more through artistic expression.

Ages 12-17. Work side-by-side with our technicians in hands-on training to gain animal care skills and explore the Earthplace grounds.

Join us for an animal-themed story and an encounter with one of our Animal Hall residents.

Join an animal care technician as they feed our Animal Hall residents! Learn about what these animals would eat in the wild, their behaviors, how we care for them, and fun facts. There is also a question-and-answer session.

Ages 6-10. Learn more about the animals at the nature center and our native wildlife.

Ages 12-17. The Junior Staff Program dives into the natural world alongside our Earthplace Naturalists. We will explore plants, insects, and other local wildlife, as well as invasive plant species.

Adults: Come move with purpose, connect with community, and leave feeling grounded, refreshed, and inspired.

Join us for an animal-themed story and an encounter with one of our Animal Hall residents.

Join an animal care technician as they feed our Animal Hall residents! Learn about what these animals would eat in the wild, their behaviors, how we care for them, and fun facts. There is also a question-and-answer session.

Channel your inner artist as we draw a resident animal friend from Animal Hall.

Spend an afternoon exploring the Saugatuck River with family and friends!