Moose Tree Nature Center Classes 2011

Moose Tree Nature Center in Lake Orion is offering the following homeschool classes:

January 13 – Classifications. Will take a closer look at some animals, see what classification group they belong to and why. In the lab will learn how to use a Dichotomous Key.
February 10 – Birds 101
March 10 – Astronomy 101
April 14 – Finding North. Learn how to use a compass and other ways to find north. Will do some geocaching with GPS units. Will learn how to use them.
May 12 – Wildflower Identification
June 16 Insects

Classes run from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.

All sessions will have a discussion and hands-on-activities. Please come dressed for the weather.

The cost is $7.50 per student. Ages 5-10.

To register and for a description of the classes call Community Education at 248/693-5436 then press #1 or visit the Lake Orion Community Schools website at www.lakeorion.k12.mi.us click on the community link and in the drop box click on Community Education.

Moose Tree needs a good turn out of homeschoolers in order to keep this program running.