Here at the Howell Nature Center, our mission is that through mutual love and respect, we teach people to be faithful caretakers of one another and the world around us. With 230 acres, we offer numerous programs so you can find the activity that best suits you and your family to once again connect to nature.
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We are looking for a friendly, out-going person to greet our community when they visit the Howell Nature Center!(Hiring Immediately)![]()
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Applicant must enjoy working with the public and communicates effectively. Must be able to multi-task, work with cash and enjoy a fast pace environment. Applicant also needs to be at least 18 years of age, be proficient with computers and Microsoft programs and available to work weekdays and some weekends.![]()
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As a nonprofit organization, your work with our guests would support our Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic, which helps over 4,200 injured and orphaned animals each year.
🌼 Happy Staff Member Monday! 🌼![]()
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Today, we're highlighting Ashley Dunn, our Assistant Adventure Education Coordinator!![]()
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Ashley has been involved with the Howell Nature Center since 2019, when she spent a summer as a Wildlife Rehabilitation Intern. She was then a Camp Wonder counselor in 2020. After that, she worked with visiting groups and our events throughout the year as a Nature and Adventure Educator. ![]()
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In her new role, Ashley runs many of our adventure education programs such as high ropes, rock tower, and zipline. She also manages gear, helps train staff, and inspects the courses to ensure these programs continue running safely and smoothly.![]()
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Ashley graduated from Michigan State University this spring with a B.S. in Zoology and a minor in Geographic Information Science. Some of her hobbies include rock climbing, hiking, needle felting, animals, and video games. ![]()
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Ashley enjoys working at HNC because she's able to be outdoors, experience new challenges every day, and help people of all ages grow and enjoy the outdoors in a novel way. Thank you for all of your hard work, Ashley! 🌱
Not just a summer job, but a summer ✨experience!✨![]()
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Camp counselors provide a safe and nurturing environment for campers under their care, allowing children to engage with nature while having fun with friends! This is a very important role that helps make summer camp magic happen! Beyond just helping your community, you will also gain valuable soft skills such as time management, public speaking, critical thinking, and problem solving.![]()
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This is an amazing opportunity for anyone looking for a career working with children, including future teachers, social workers, pediatricians, therapists, nurses, and more. 👩🏫👨⚕️![]()
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🌱 Seasonal Full-time![]()
🌱 Monday - Friday, June 2 - August 20![]()
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Qualifications:![]()
🌼 At least 18 years of age![]()
🌼 Willingness to work with participants of all ages & backgrounds![]()
🌼 Willingness to follow strict health & safety protocols such as wearing a face mask when indoors![]()
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Specific Responsibilities:![]()
☀️ Communicates and demonstrates the organization’s mission, goals, and culture and leads staff and campers in creating a social context of “Heal, Grow, Be Wild!”![]()
☀️ Develops a personal relationship with each camper, getting to know them and be available for their needs. Shows interests in their lives, and in likes and dislikes.![]()
☀️ Participate in, teach, and assist in all camp activities, including bi-weekly overnight experiences and field trips.![]()
☀️ Is familiar with the daily schedule and helps Campers arrive on time to activities.![]()
☀️ Uses positive behavior management techniques with Campers, and models appropriate behavior at all times.![]()
☀️ Maintains a kind, helpful, team-oriented attitude, and seeks help as needed in order to maintain a positive![]()
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☀️ Promote safety and health regulations, following our COVID-19 procedures.![]()
☀️ Guide and encourage individual campers in participation in camp activities.![]()
☀️ Engage in weekly camp themes.![]()
☀️ Assist in and manage the cleaning and maintenance of buildings, leading by example in our “leave a place better than you found it” belief.![]()
☀️ Other duties as needed.![]()
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Ready for a summer to remember? Apply at ➡️ bit.ly/HNCemployment ⬅️and complete an online application. **Do not apply over Facebook.**
Check out this extra sweet fundraiser by our dear friends at the Spirit of Alexandria Foundation! Treat yourself to a tasty dessert and feel good about supporting programs that connect children to nature!
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Take in the beauty of summer this weekend at our outdoor family events!🌼![]()
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🌼𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟱𝘁𝗵🌼![]()
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🌅 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗙𝘂𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀: 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲 | 𝟲:𝟯𝟬𝗣𝗠 - 𝟴:𝟯𝟬𝗣𝗠![]()
Come together as a family at the end of the week with a relaxing sunset paddle. We will teach you how to use our canoes and kayaks and then you can enjoy this leisurely activity at your own pace.![]()
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🌼𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟲𝘁𝗵🌼![]()
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🌲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗭𝗶𝗽 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 | 𝟭𝟬:𝟬𝟬𝗣𝗠 - 𝟮:𝟬𝟬𝗣𝗠![]()
Soar through the sky on our thrilling zip line! Stretching 500ft across and 20ft high off the ground, our zipline passes over a glacially formed pond which attracts many wildlife. Each ticket includes two rides down the zipline!![]()
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🦉 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝘆 | 𝟭𝟮:𝟬𝟬𝗣𝗠 - 𝟮:𝟬𝟬𝗣𝗠![]()
From 12pm-2pm, your admission to our Wildlife Park and Ambassador Trail will include special animal presentations by one of our knowledgeable wildlife experts! Get up close and personal with some of our Animal Ambassadors! 🦅You won't want to miss out on this experience.![]()
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🌼𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟲𝘁𝗵🌼![]()
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🌳 𝗚𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗭𝗶𝗽 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿 | 𝟭:𝟬𝟬𝗣𝗠 - 𝟰:𝟬𝟬𝗣𝗠![]()
Soar through the sky on multiple zip lines, flying over our beautiful glacier-made hills and valleys! Your guide will take you on this thrilling adventure through the forest where you'll ride three different zip lines! ![]()
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Happy Father’s Day! As a thank you for all they do for us, dads receive FREE admission all day!![]()
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For all others, general admission is $6 per adult and $4 per child. Infants 2 and under are free! See you soon!
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☀ Week 3 of Camp Wonder is complete! ☀![]()
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This week's theme was 🦸♀️ Superheroes Vs. Villains! 🦹♀️![]()
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Campers made Superhero masks, designed their own Heroes and Villains, went on a Villain Hunt and more!![]()
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On theme days, campers and staff showed off their fantastic Hero and Villain costumes! 🦸♂️![]()
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⬇️ Check out some highlights from the week below! ⬇️
🌳 Get outside and enjoy this beautiful day by discovering more about animals and the natural world! 🌳![]()
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🦊 Saturdays are 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗬 𝗗𝗔𝗬𝗦! From 𝟭𝟮𝗽𝗺 - 𝟮𝗽𝗺, your regular admission includes a guided tour of the wildlife park! ![]()
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🦊 You'll follow a wildlife expert as they teach you about the unique personalities and traits of the animals in our care. 🦆 Then, watch as our zookeepers give some animals enrichment (tasty treats and toys!).![]()
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𝘼𝙙𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣:![]()
Adults: $6![]()
Children 3-17: $4![]()
Infants 2 and under: FREE![]()
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🦊 What will you discover? Find out by stopping by from 12pm - 2pm TODAY!
Are you hosting a special event that could use that extra "WOW factor?" Do you want to feature information about the natural world while supporting wildlife conservation and education? 🦆![]()
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Have one of our animals make an appearance! We offer Wildlife Displays for Special Events in which we bring an animal ambassador to your event for display. 🦉 Our zookeepers are prepared to answer any questions guests may have about the animal!![]()
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For scheduling information and rates, contact (517) 546-0249 or reservations@howellnaturecenter.org.
