Michigan has many great zoos in cities large and small that are visited thousands of times each year. But our state also has some lesser-known rural zoos that provide a variety of experiential learning opportunities for classes of all levels. Many have larger habitat areas for animals, offer petting zoos and feeding times, give guided tours, and all offer a fun and informative time for everyone!
Field Trips Off the Beaten Path: Michigan’s Rural Zoos
Topics: educational group tours, Field Trips, Field Trip Ideas, Field Trip Planning
If you want to promote teamwork in the workplace, why not plan a bus trip?
Every manager knows that teamwork on the job is a good thing. But teamwork requires team building … and doesn’t “team building” mean we have to do all those team building activities? You know the ones: rappelling down the side of a mountain … or doing that “trust fall” exercise where you close your eyes and fall backwards into the arms of your co-workers … and what modern manager has the time and money for all that?
Topics: educational group tours, planning, corporate team building, bus trips, team bonding, Field Trip Ideas
Looking to get your students out of the classroom, to bring to life the history that you've been studying in textbooks? Fom French settlement to industrial giant, the state of Michigan has a rich and interesting history. Although this list isn't exhaustive, here are six field trip destinations to help you plan your next historic field trip.
Topics: educational group tours, bus trips, Field Trips, Field Trip Ideas
Few things excite students of all ages more than a field trip, and Michigan offers so many unique, fun and educational venues it’s easy to find something new. Here are our top five must-see (and explore!) ideas for field trips for students.
Topics: Dark Sky Park, Field Trips, Field Trip Ideas, Michigan Science Center, White Pine village, ziibiwing center, Sea Life Michigan