These classes are FREE! RSVPs are appreciated so Victoria/Nature Zoo will know how many students to plan for. These classes are generally considered for 1st graders and up, although for families with younger children they are usually welcome to participate with adult help if they are able.

Victoria victoria.sluder@metroparks.com
Phone at Belle Isle Nature Zoo 313-852-4056

Normally Victoria holds classes on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month, starting at 1:00. However there will only be ONE class in February.

Please pre-register for programs. For additional information or to register, please contact the Nature Zoo at 313-852-4056. Metropark interpreters offer these programs at the Belle Isle Nature Zoo, operated by the Detroit Zoological Society.

• January 08, 2009, 1:00pm, Animal Talk. “Just for Homeschoolers – Say What?” Thursday, January 8, Belle Isle Nature Zoo. Explore the many ways animals get their point across. Pre-registration required.
• January 22, 2009, 1:00pm, Symbiosis and Sharing. “Just for Homeschoolers – Stone Soup,” Thursday, January 22, Belle Isle Nature Zoo. Have fun with a lesson on sharing and enjoy a hot lunch. Pre-registration required.
• February 12, 2009, 1:00pm, Just for Homeschoolers – Winter Bird Identification.

Directions to Belle Isle Nature Zoo

• March 13, 2008, 1:00pm, Just for Homeschoolers – Scavenger Hunt. From vultures to beetles, we need our clean-up crew. Let’s find out why. (Yes, we will go on a hunt!)
• March 27, 2008, 1:00pm, Just for Homeschoolers – Lambing Season. Spring is the time for new life. So we’re going to explore the diversity of animal offspring. (Bring your baby pictures.)
• April 10, 2008, 1:00pm Just for Homeschoolers – Besides Earth. Let’s celebrate being earthlings by taking a look at our neighbors.
• April 24, 2008, 1:00pm Just for Homeschoolers – Tree Hugging. Is a big bear hug enough thanks for all they do? Find out during this National Arbor Day program.
• May 8, 2008, 1:00pm Just for Homeschoolers – Thanks Mom (and Dad). Raising a baby is no easy job… for anyone. But Nature has come up with a lot of ways to do it. Let’s see how.
• May 22, 2008, 1:00pm Just for Homeschoolers – Move It! You’re going places… but how? Let’s explore the system that moves us- and other animals, too.

Directions to Belle Isle Nature Zoo