Junior  Naturalist  Day

Give your class the opportunity to explore the lakeshore, woodlands and animal life that surrounds Camp Blodgett as a junior naturalist. Your class will learn about the ecology of Lake Michigan and its surrounding dunes and wetlands and observe a variety of birds and other wildlife in our woodlands. Share your desired NGSS content standards with us and we will create a hands-on experience your kids will love!

Junior Naturalist Day Activity Options

Marsh study (minimum 2 hours) 

• When we look at a pond or marsh, what we see on the surface can be misleading. We will hike to a local marsh, collect samples of the water and try to identify any organisms we find. We will also look around the marsh for insects, birds or mammals. **Students might get their feet wet or muddy and will absolutely get dirty hands during this activity!

Beach Walk (1 hour minimum) 

• The Great Lakes are one of the United States most valuable natural resources, providing 20% of the world’s fresh water. Take a walk with us along the shore of Lake Michigan and try to answer our lake trivia.

Bird Identification (1 hour minimum) 

• This activity begins with a discussion on what to look for when birding, and an overview of the different parts of a bird that help with identification. Then we will hike into the woods to our sheltered birding area to see what we can find!​

Nature Crafts (1 hour minimum) 

• Use the natural world around you as inspiration for your art. Use leaves, rocks, twigs and more to decorate sun paper or other crafts designed to unleash your inner artist!​​

Nature Games (1 hour minimum)  

• Leaf relay, camouflage and more! These games are designed to use natural items as part of the fun! This is a great way to round out the day and get out some energy before getting back on the bus! 

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Pricing information can be found here.

To request more info about your next field trip at Camp Blodgett, please contact
Tracy Sievers at 616-949-0780 x100 or [email protected]