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Nature Detectives: Trees, Bees, & Animal Needs

with St. Joseph County Soil & Water Conservation District

2026-06-22 11:00:00 2026-06-22 12:00:00 America/New_York Nature Detectives: Trees, Bees, & Animal Needs Join for one or all three in the series! Each hands on lesson explores a new topic, boosting observation and journaling skills to deepen curiosity and connection to nature. Ages 6–11 recommended. Centre Township Branch - Large Meeting Room

Monday, June 22
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-22 11:00:00 2026-06-22 12:00:00 America/New_York Nature Detectives: Trees, Bees, & Animal Needs Join for one or all three in the series! Each hands on lesson explores a new topic, boosting observation and journaling skills to deepen curiosity and connection to nature. Ages 6–11 recommended. Centre Township Branch - Large Meeting Room

Centre Township Branch

Large Meeting Room

Join for one or all three in the series! Each hands on lesson explores a new topic, boosting observation and journaling skills to deepen curiosity and connection to nature. Ages 6–11 recommended.

You will get your own magnfiying glass and journal to become a Nature Detective. We will focus on a different topic each lesson and hone our observation skills while keeping notes in our nature journals. Learn how to set up your journal to help you be more curious, notice more, and have a deeper connection to nature. Discover how much there is to see when you starting looking!

June 22nd - Trees: Learn about the common trees in our neighborhoods and study the trees in the courtyard up close. 
July 13th - Bees: Learn about pollinators. It's more than just honey bees! Go outside to observe pollinators in action. 
August 17th - Animal Needs: Learn about local habitats and what animals need. Look for signs of animal life by our Storywalk.

AGE GROUP: | Children (6-11) |

EVENT TYPE: | Animals & Nature |

Centre Township Branch

Phone: 574-251-3700

Hours
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Mon, May 04 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, May 05 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, May 06 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, May 07 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, May 08 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 09 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 10 Closed

About the branch

Features: 2 public meeting rooms, 3 study rooms, public computers, public wi-fi, laptops for in-house use, outdoor Story Garden, and patio

Upcoming events

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Sat, May 09, 11:00am - 1:00pm
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Wed, May 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Thu, May 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Read and discuss a new historical fiction book each month with fellow history enthusiasts. Call Centre Branch for this month's selection (574) 251-3700.

Wed, May 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Thu, May 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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Wed, May 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Thu, Jun 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Sat, Jun 13, 11:00am - 1:00pm
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Thu, Jun 18, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
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Mon, Jun 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Join for one or all three in the series! Each hands on lesson explores a new topic, boosting observation and journaling skills to deepen curiosity and connection to nature. Ages 6–11 recommended.