To celebrate National Credit Union Youth Month this April, Affinity Group Credit Union has opted to take a ride on the wild side.

The $160 million credit union based in Pontiac,Mich. has invited the Metroparks Mobile Learning Unit to visit all six Southeast Michigan Affinty Group CU branches.

From snakes and frogs, to salamanders, credit union Kool Kid members and local elementary school students will have the opportunity to view, touch and learn during the visit. 

“The Mobile Learning Unit is an interpretive outreach program providing an opportunity for people to connect to the natural resources and cultural heritage of southeast Michigan,” explained Metroparks Interpretive Services Manager Jennifer Hollenbeck. “This program was specifically designed to meet the needs of teachers with limited resources.”

The partnership between the Affinity Group Credit Union, the Metroparks and Affinity Foundation for MI Kids began in 2014 when AFMK made available $3,500 in grants to the Metroparks. The grants have provided opportunities for local schools to visit the Metroparks Interpretive Centers and bring the Metroparks to their school through the Mobile Learning Unit. In support of this grant program, members, employees and others have also been encouraged to make charitable contributions to AFMK during the month. 

The Affinity Foundation for Michigan Kids was created in 2010 to provide educational and personal growth opportunities to Michigan kids.