Come dressed to explore the outdoors while developing early childhood readiness skills. Each week enjoy a new nature inspired program theme with a story, a movement activity and a craft. Geared toward children ages 3-5 years old. Children under age 3 are welcome to register. All children must have an adult in attendance. 

March theme: Terrific Trees

Spring is nearly here, which means trees will begin waking up from their long winter nap. Sap will begin to flow, buds will begin to grow, and leaves will start to unfurl. Join Preschool Explorers in March to look at how terrific trees are. Participants will learn some of some basics of tree identification, how trees help the world around them, and why we should all help protect our trees.    

April theme: Brilliant Birds

As the weather warms, we begin noticing the return of many of Michigan’s migratory birds. Come out to Preschool Explorers to welcome our feathered friends back to Michigan after their long journeys North.    

May theme: Fantastic Flowers

April showers bring May flowers, and for the month of May Preschool Explorers will be diving into all things flowers. Join a KNC educator to learn some beginners plant biology, go on flower ID hikes, and create flower themed crafts in this flower powered month of programming.   

Come dressed to explore the outdoors while developing early childhood readiness skills. Each week participants will enjoy a nature inspired program based on a monthly theme with centers, a story, a movement activity and a craft. All programs are planned to run completely outdoors but will take place in the Visitor Center during inclement weather. Geared toward children ages 3-5 years old; however, children under age 3 are still welcome to register. All children must have an adult in attendance. 

June Theme: Incredible Insects

Bug Out for our incredible 6-legged friends: Insects! This month your preschooler will embark into the fascinating realm of tiny critters. Go on bug hunts, create cute crafts of these crawly creatures, and instill a love for the diverse and bustling world of insects. 

July Theme: Where is Water?

Dive into the wonderful world of water! Preschoolers will learn why this precious resource is so important while they study different bodies of water they can encounter right here in Michigan.   

August Theme: Amazing Adaptations

Discover how different animals survive and thrive in this month of adaptation exploration at Preschool Explorers. Come out to meet a different KNC animal ambassador each week to learn how these animals have adapted to the world around them.