Homeschool Session #4: Ice Investigations

Have an ice day with us at Merry Lea! Come explore how ice affects plants and animals living in Northern Indiana. We’ll search for creatures coping with the cold outside and make use of ice in many ways including experimenting, building, and playing.

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7th Annual Michiana Regional Seed Swap

The 7th annual Michiana Regional Seed Swap is a resource for residents in Michiana and beyond to exchange and learn about seeds. Join fellow gardeners, growers and plant enthusiasts to exchange and gather seeds, compare and discuss varieties, attend educational sessions and more. The swap will include vegetable/garden crops as well as native plants.  

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Homeschool Session #5: Wonderful Wetlands

Wade through the waters of a wetland to discover what organisms live in our wetlands! Investigate how wetlands are a special ecosystem for many different types of plants and animals by using our wetland lab to identify macroinvertebrates. Explore the ways wetlands provide a home for many organisms and how they benefit humans too. 

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Homeschool Session #6: Pollinator Power

Join us as we explore the power of pollinators this spring. Hike around different ecosystems to explore the wide variety of pollinators that are out and about. Tromp through a meadow to catch pollinators, investigate signs of pollination, examine parts of flowers and more!

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