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Nature Detectives: Trees, Bees, & Animal Needs

with St. Joseph County Soil & Water Conservation District

2026-08-17 11:00:00 2026-08-17 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, August 17
11:00am - 12:00pm

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, Aug 10 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Aug 11 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Aug 12 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Aug 13 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Aug 14 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 15 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 16 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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Thu, Aug 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Read and... more
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.

Rescheduled
Fri, Aug 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
New date Friday, August 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
This 8-week... more
This 8-week program for adults age 60+ helps increase balance & strength. Learn skills to manage falls risk & improve activity levels. Includes light exercise. Limited space, please register.

Fri, Aug 14, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Centre Township Branch,Large Meeting Room,Small Meeting Room
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Join us for a garden party celebration! Visit the recently renovated Centre Story Garden for nature-themed crafts, yard games, music, and light snacks. All ages invited, held rain or shine.

Mon, Aug 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Join for... more
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.

Thu, Aug 20, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Small Meeting Room
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Expand your horizons with fellow southsiders to read and discuss a mixture of titles, recommended by club members. For this month’s selection call the Centre Branch.

Fri, Aug 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room
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This 8-week program for adults age 60+ helps increase balance & strength. Learn skills to manage falls risk & improve activity levels. Includes light exercise. Limited space, please register.
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Wed, Aug 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Meet... more
Meet Community Health Workers and get a free health screening at our SJCPL branches!

Thu, Aug 27, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Sit and... more
Sit and stitch with us at the Library! You’ll learn basics like setting up a hoop and threading needles and embroidery stitches of all shapes and sizes: straight, decorative, and knots.

Thu, Aug 27, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Literary... more
Literary discussions and heady libations on the last Thursday of each month. Follow us on Facebook or ask to be added to our email for location for that month.

Fri, Aug 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room
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This 8-week program for adults age 60+ helps increase balance & strength. Learn skills to manage falls risk & improve activity levels. Includes light exercise. Limited space, please register.
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Thu, Sep 03, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Small Meeting Room
Learn a... more
Learn a low-pressure creative practice for capturing the texture of your daily life.

Fri, Sep 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room
This 8-week... more
This 8-week program for adults age 60+ helps increase balance & strength. Learn skills to manage falls risk & improve activity levels. Includes light exercise. Limited space, please register.
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Thu, Sep 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Read and... more
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, Sep 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Learn how... more
Learn how sound waves work so you can get loud! Explore amplitude, frequency, pitch, vibrations and more with sound based experiments. One hour program; ages 8–12 recommended.

Thu, Sep 17, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Small Meeting Room
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Expand your horizons with fellow southsiders to read and discuss a mixture of titles, recommended by club members. For this month’s selection call the Centre Branch.

Sat, Sep 19, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Large Meeting Room
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Bring your lunch and enjoy all things Pokemon! Trade cards, play decks, join in party play or remote raids, or just meet friends and share your love of Pokémon. Tailored toward ages 6-11.