If you missed our 15th Anniversary kickoff, watch the TRAILER! Exploring Possibilities Sonya Holins poses with LaToya and Nya Kuhn during the 15th Anniversary Kickoff at the Ladies' Library Association. The event celebrated our 15th season and those in the community who have contributed to our success. See the full program HERE.
Tag: Merze Tate Explorers
Sponsor Thanked for Gift of Travel
Russ Schipper contacted the Explorers to inspire them to learn about birds. He didn't know that he would later contribute to an effort to help Explorers see beyond their community through a National Park initiative. Schipper, a member of the Audubon Society of Kalamazoo (ASK), led an effort to teach
Girls Can! Magazine Fall Edition!
In this edition of Girls Can! Magazine, Explorers will share their adventures from Kalamazoo to Kentucky! In addition to the fun articles, we have included QR codes for some of the stories that link to videos from our YouTube page. Enjoy! https://issuu.com/communityvoices/docs/girls_can_2023_fall_edition?fr=sOTcwNDY4MTUxOTA
Exploring Careers: Young Dieticians
The Merze Tate Explorers partnered with Western Michigan University's Department of Family and Consumer Sciences, College of Education and Human Development, and Project S.O.A.R. to inspire youth to explore careers in the health and nutrition fields. If you want to share a unique career field with young girls, contact Sonya
Media fun at WGVU
GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN - The Explorers were special guests at WGVU television station in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Kim Carson, the host of Kalamazoo Lively Arts, interviewed Explorer students and parents about their involvement in the Explorers. In addition, Carson invited her artist friends to help girls create motivational journals using
Photographer Captures Explorer Beauty
Featured image: Jillian Liggins poses with her daughters Juliana and Jasmine. Unique hairstyles are one way that women and men express themselves. However, Explorer parent Tasleem Jamila shared a new way for girls to wrap themselves in beauty. Jamila is an international hair wrap stylist and author who took the time
Girls Explore STEM at Air Zoo
Explorers Make Finals in GoAbroad Competition
Winter Fun Mystery Day
Allegan (Mich.)- The Merze Tate Explorers knew they were going someplace cold but, they had no clue where it would be. Thanks to local ski enthusiast Ollie Barnes, the Explorers went SKIING! Explorer board member Angie Daniels helps Jasmine snap into her ski at Bittersweet Ski Resort in Allegan, Michigan. Photo
