Thank You to the Friends of Annie's BIG Nature Lesson:

Annie's BIG Nature Lesson, created by Margaret Holtschlag, was established in 2002 by Betty and Jerry Mason of Kalamazoo, Michigan, providing an education program for students, teachers, and parents to develop meaningful connections with nature. Students learn about the natural world, local environmental issues, and general ecology as they conduct field investigations, observe in different habitats, and learn from community experts. This five-day study trip is conducted in partnership with five nature centers in Lansing (Woldumar, Harris, Fenner, Lincoln Brick, and Bengel), and with the Kalamazoo Nature Center in Kalamazoo.

 

In addition to Jerry and Betty Mason's generous support, these organizations contribute to the success of Annie's BIG Nature Lesson:

R.E. Olds Foundation

Capital Region Community Foundation

Environmental Action Fund of the Kalamazoo Community Foundation

Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative: GRAND Learning Network

Jackson National Community Fund

Meijer, Inc.

Four County Community Foundation: Woods-N-Water News

Lansing School District PAINTS grant

Clinton County Department of Waste Management

Clinton County Regional Educational Agency (RESA)