A place for outdoor fun and education for the whole family!
Ballard Nature Center provides a place for visitors to get out and enjoy the beauty of nature and also a chance to learn more about the natural world. Outdoor opportunities include trails of varying lengths, picnic sites, and a kids’ fishing pond. The visitor center provides exhibits and displays that will intrigue visitors that are young and young at heart. The center’s staff provide a variety of educational programing throughout the year. We hope to see you soon!
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October 18 @ 12:00 pm
Come enjoy an October afternoon with us! Stop by the office to get your scavenger hunt sheet and then take to the trails in search of fall & Halloween items. Open to all, come & go any time during regular nature center hours. No fee or registration required.
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November 2 @ 1:00 pm
Join some 4H kids and their llamas for a walk on the trail. There will also be some yard games and we'll have the "nature train" running. No fee or registration required. For all ages.
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November 15 @ 6:00 pm
Join Randy Harrison for a night under the stars. Learn about constellations and more. Come and go - no registration needed.
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The many types and lengths of trails allow visitors to experience several natural habitats!
Learn about nature in our large exhibit room with a kid’s area, a bird viewing area, and so much more!
See the beauty of nature and browse the many photos taken around the Nature Center!