Live Animal Programs
(We come to you!)

WE'LL BRING THE BEST OF THE GREAT OUTDOORS INTO YOUR
SCHOOL OR PLACE OF BUSINESS!

Since 1982, the Howell Conference & Nature Center has been actively involved in rehabilitating sick and injured wildlife. We are a fully licensed wildlife rehabilitation facility. We have the "Wild Wonders Wildlife Park" that is home to over 30 species of
permanently injured wild animals. Invite us to your school or business and we
will bring a little bit of "Wild Wonders" with us.    

Off-Site "Birds of Prey" Program

     

            
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Programs

Lords of the Sky - The Exciting World of Birds of Prey
This presentation discusses the different types of birds of prey, their characteristics and importance to the environment. We will bring live hawks, owls, falcons and vultures, which are currently in our care and are comfortable being viewed.

Michigan Mammals - Furry and Fascinating
This presentation highlights the variety of mammals in Michigan and the habitats in which they are found. Live mammals, skins, and skulls are part of this highly informative program.

Creatures of the Night - Nocturnal Birds and Mammals
What comes out when the sun goes down? Meet several birds and mammals and learn about their fascinating habits and adaptations for living in the dark.

Furry and Feathered Friends - Night & Day
Meet both nocturnal creatures that roam in the dark in search of food, and diurnal creatures that are active and feed during the day.

Other Programs...
Owls
Skins and Skulls
Endangered Species
Predator/Prey Games
Orienteering
Wildlife Rehabilitation
Animal Tracks
Drumming
Survival
Snowshoeing
Cross-Country Skiing

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We are proud to announce our newest program...

Connecting Children to Nature

 

  Presented by  
The Spirit of Alexandria Foundation
and the
Howell Conference and Nature Center   

The Spirit of Alexandria Foundation was created to carry on the legacy of Alexandria Bennett, a little girl whose passion for nature was evident to everyone around her. Through this Foundation, it is her family and friends mission to help children experience nature and all its wonderment.

            
Howell Nature Center Naturalist, Brandon Deane, with Barred Owl

Featuring
Live Falcons, Hawks, Owls & More
Fun Interactive Games & Activities
Trained Howell Nature Center Naturalists

Alexandria's Nature Bus will arrive at a school. The two to
three naturalists that will accompany the bus will have hands-on
theme based activities for half the class to learn from on-board the bus, while the other half will be educated by live animals
that the handlers will share. When finished, groups will
then switch places.

The Nature Bus is will be used as a tool to bring nature to
kids in hopes of teaching them about the world around them
and how to protect it now and for the future.   
   


The Spirit of Alexandria Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit organization created by her family and friends to help fund projects and programs that bring kids to nature. The Foundation relies upon the generous support of private citizens, foundations and corporations to help achieve its goal. Starting in the fall of 2009, The Spirit of Alexandria Foundation will start to award grants to schools for classroom field trips to the Howell Conference & Nature Center or a visit by Alexandria's Nature Bus. For teachers and parents interested in applying,
visit the foundation's website www.spiritofalexandria.org for an
application and guidelines or simply call 810-599-0106.

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For more information on this
EXCITING NEW, TWO-HOUR INTERACTIVE PROGRAM,
please call the
Howell Conference & Nature Center
1005 Triangle Lake Road, Howell, Michigan 48843
517-546-0249

* Additional charge for sites located more then 50 miles from our Howell Nature Center.

What our customers say!

Kathy did a great job! She was relaxed, informative and interactive. As an interpreter myself, I was impressed! I liked the emphasis of wild animals as not pets, life history and more details about how the animals came to be in captivity. I can't wait to book another program. Fantastic Show!"                 Pine River Nature Center

"We all look forward to this program every year. It just keeps getting better and better. Thank you so much.    Judy MacZura and all the 1st grade!   Country El. School

"Excellent job. Enjoyed by all. Very informative!"

"Excellent presentation!!!! Very age appropriate."

"Very interesting program. Participants loved it"

"We enjoyed Miss Kathy! The animals were wonderful!! Hope we can have you back again!"

"Kathy did an excellent job and we really enjoyed the presentation. I've received a multitude of comments already about the program."

"This program was everything I had hoped for and heard about. They are still talking about it!"