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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May 29 @ 6:00 pm
Gather ‘round the fire for songs & stories as we learn about bats. We’ll also roast marshmallows & and take a hike on a trail. Registration required by email, phone, or facebook.
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June 13 @ 10:00 am
Join us as we learn about the creatures who live under our feet! We’ll read a story, get on the trail, and enjoy a fun snack. Register by email, phone, or facebook. Registration begins on May 30. Family program.
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June 21 @ 10:00 am
Enjoy a book, The Caterpillar and the Polliwog, and learn about butterflies and frogs. We’ll search for them on the trail, too. Register by email, phone, or facebook. Registration begins on June 7. Family program.
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July 11 @ 10:00 am
You’ll “quack up” as we have lots of fun learning about ducks with a book and silly games. Register by email, phone, or facebook. Family program. Registration begins on June 27.
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