Since most teaching is done while hiking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, canoeing, or climbing dunes, interns need to be in good physical condition. While at Sarett Nature Center, interns are encouraged to develop and present a weekend program for the public to complete a project of their own such as design and construct an interpretive display or a new nature trail system, or to engage in field research. Interns are also expected to lead interpretive walks, maintain trails, and care for resident animals. Sarett will offer regularly scheduled staff training sessions to introduce interns to the natural systems of Southwest Michigan and the material covered during our educational programs. However, the best training is achieved by observing other naturalists at work and actively participating in the daily activities of the Nature Center.
Internships are for a minimum of one season and no longer than three seasons.
Our trails are open dawn to dusk every day.