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hike on the trails, learning themes of 
Shabbat through nature exploration, 
playing and singing songs. This pro-
gram costs $10 per family unit.

FARM ANIMAL TOUR AND 
ACTIVITIES: FRIDAY, AUG. 18
The third installment of the series 
offers a visit to Northville’s Maybury 
Farm, where families will have a 
chance to meet the animals. There will 
be horses, donkeys, pigs, sheep, goats, 
chickens, cows, alpacas and more. By 
exploring the connection to animals 
that provide food and clothing resourc-
es, families will have an opportunity to 
learn how goat milking, grooming and 
feeding ultimately works. This pro-
gram costs $10 per family unit.

JEWISH ENVIRONMENTAL 
EDUCATOR TRAINING: 
SUNDAY, AUG. 20
Jewish educators interested in explor-
ing the world of Jewish environmental 
education will have a chance to do 
so at this Adamah Detroit program. 
The day-long training will be held 
at the Jewish Community Center of 
Metropolitan Detroit and will discuss 
the connection between Judaism, 
community and the natural world. 
Participants will take part in hands-
on, thoughtful and engaging Jewish 
environmental education content that 
spans all age groups, backgrounds and 
religious affiliations.
This opportunity is open to anyone 
interested in the integration of Jewish 
community, sustainability and environ-
mental education. Adamah Detroit is 
also seeking out partner congregations 
and organizations interested in send-
ing their staff to this day of learning. 
All training attendees will be invited 
to join a cohort that offers additional 
opportunities for professional develop-
ment, access to Jewish environmental 
education curriculum, and a platform 
to share resources and ideas with other 
Jewish educators. This program starts 
at $36 per participant. 

To register for an upcoming Adamah Detroit 

event, visit adamah.org/detroit.

A child explores 
the natural world.

Kids make a craft at 
an Adamah program.

A greening event 
with Adamah

COURTESY OF ADAMAH

