Math and Science Resource: KALAMAZOO NATURE CENTER

These hands-on, grade-specific programs which come to your site are designed for students to explore the natural world around them. Either live animals or study mounts are used in the presentations. Most classes use the school site habitat in the units. Teacher workshops such as science area school site development, using the school site to meet science objectives, Project Wild, and Project Learning are designed to meet the teachers' needs. Topics covered for classrooms: groundwater, recycling, physical sciences, birds, adaptations, cycles, wildlife issues.

Address:	street: 7000 North Westnedge Kalamazoo, MI 49007 mailing: P.O. Box 127 Kalamazoo, MI 49007-0127
Title of Program:	*B.E.E.C.H. OUTREACH PROGRAM**
Contact Person:	Sarah Reding 616/381-1574
E-mail Address:
Internet Address:	http://www.nature.center.org

Target Group:	All ages
Grade Level:	All
Number:	Classrooms/30 children maximum Assemblies/120 children maximum
Cost:	Classroom fees are based on program fee plus mileage. Assemblies/theatricals range from $125 to $200 per performance plus mileage. Half-day teacher workshops $20 per person
Dates:	Year round