We offer a 2-hour field trip experience at our Forest School Basecamp at Doolittle Park (Fall/Spring) in Hart and at the Otto Nature Preserve (Winter) in Shelby. Our program encourages natural movement outdoors, offers guided sensory integration activities, and provides observational learning opportunities - whilst facilitating integration of core science standards. Each field trip includes an opening circle, a guided hike, and a closing circle. We offer 5 specific field trip programs, as well as the option to tailor a field trip to meet your class needs.

A - Biodiversity and Beaks - We will discover birds specific to our area, their habitat, risks to their habitat, and the concept of carrying capacity.

B - Leafing the Classroom Behind - We will focus on identifying, observing, and learning more about the trees in our region.

C -Nature’s Data - A 5 Senses Investigation - We will learn how to deeply engage our five senses through nature based, sensory activities.

D - Mitten Prints and Wildlife Hints - We will use the questions of who, what, where, how, and why to identify animal tracks and investigate their behavior.

E- Stream Scouts - We will use macro identification to explore aquatic life at the stream and pond.

Field Trips are available year-round on Mondays 9AM-3PM, Tuesday 9AM-3PM, Wednesday 9AM-3PM, Thursday 9AM-12, and Friday 12-3PM.

Program Fees: $5 per student (ages 2.5 and up) or $100 for a class up to 30 students.

A $50 non-refundable deposit is due at booking. Please contact educator Carrie VanDuinen (carrie.vanduinen@macd.org) to request more information.

Field Trip Reservation Form: Complete this form after you have confirmed all program details with our educator.