Programs are available to cover an endless variety of Michigan wildlife topics. These frequently make use of live specimens, available to the audience for up-close inspection.  Some common Michigan wildlife presentations include Michigan Reptiles & Amphibians, Michigan Snakes, Michigan Frogs & Toads, Michigan Turtles, Michigan Insects, Insect Collecting, Michigan Butterflies & Moths, Michigan Birds and Michigan Mammals. Any of these broad topics can be further specialized to fit still more specific areas of interest, such as Michigan Garter Snakes, Michigan Tree Frogs, Antlions, Giant Silk Moths, Attracting Birds, Learning Bird Songs, Michigan Squirrels, etc.  Click here for much more

A Live Michigan Reptiles & Amphibians Exhibit , the largest captive collection in the state, features over 40 species of Michigan Frogs, Michigan Salamanders, Michigan Snakes, Michigan Turtles, and Michigan Lizards, can be set up at a variety of events, such as expos, jubilees, school science fairs, and other venues with a "walk-by" audience.  This exhibit is a popular annual fixture in the Michigan DNR Pocket Parks at the Upper and Lower Peninsula state fairs. Click here for details.

Summer Nature Day Camps are offered through most of the weeks of the summer, targeting a specific age range and natural topic each week.  For older students and adults, economical in-state and out-of-state Eco-tours are offered, highlighting experiences with wildlife right in their natural habitat. During other times of the year, after-school classes, evening events, weekend field trips, and other programs are scheduled for students, families and adults. The year’s spring schedule and summer schedule come out in mid-March. Email us to join our mailing list for first notification.

Do Chuck E. Cheese and Giggles the Clown no longer cut the cake?  Invite a Bag O’ Live Snakes into your next birthday party!  Birthday Party Entertainment is provided by bringing a variety of our live Michigan Snakes, Michigan Frogs, Michigan Turtles, Michigan Butterflies, Ant Lions, and more, into your home, or to another location of your choice, for a fun and educational, close-up experience.  You can also bring the party to the Nature Discovery Center, where party-goers will get to experience our whole collection of Michigan reptiles & amphibians, in addition to, weather permitting, a walk on our trails out back.  You don't need a birthday party to take advantage of this service.  Any gathering of friends or family can be accommodated.

Michigan Home School Programs or Classes are offered for networks, small groups, and individual families.  Any of our offerings can be tailored to suit the needs, interests and budget of your large or small group, including day camp weeks, wildlife hikes, and an array of wildlife programs that can be arranged as individual presentations, or as multiple-week Michigan wildlife classes.  Carol also teaches home school chemistry and physical science for a wide range of ages. Click here for more!

Hey, this isn’t just kid stuff! Adult Education is available from nearly every aspect listed above. Many adults marvel at a natural world opened up to them, after going unnoticed or unseen earlier in life. For instance, by day, recognition and awareness of bird diversity in your yard, or elsewhere, soars to a much greater level when you learn to “bird by ear.”  By night, you can be meeting your neighborhood owl, face to face, while your neighbor watches reruns. A life’s worth of discoveries are still waiting just outside the door. What are you waiting for? Adults are encouraged to participate in any ecotours, field trips, or other activities described above. Ask us about making a special appointment!