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X-WR-CALNAME:Ballard Nature Center
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.ballardnaturecenter.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ballard Nature Center
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TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
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DTSTART:20250309T080000
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DTSTART:20251102T070000
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250806T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250806T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T230220
CREATED:20250319T150333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T201235Z
UID:4288-1754470800-1754478000@www.ballardnaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Sense
DESCRIPTION:Learn about sights\, sounds\, & smells in nature \nKids ages 7-9 \n9:00 am – 11:00 am \nTicket Cost: $12
URL:https://www.ballardnaturecenter.org/event/nature-sense/
LOCATION:Ballard Nature Center\, 5253 E US Highway 40\, Altamont\, IL\, 62411\, US
CATEGORIES:Summer Camp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250805
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250806
DTSTAMP:20260406T230220
CREATED:20250319T150124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T150552Z
UID:4286-1754352000-1754438399@www.ballardnaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Forest Friends
DESCRIPTION:All about forests and the animals that call them home \nKids ages 5-6 \nTwo Class Times:\n9:00 am – 10:30 am\n1:00 pm – 2:30 pm \nTicket Cost: $10
URL:https://www.ballardnaturecenter.org/event/forest-friends/
LOCATION:Ballard Nature Center\, 5253 E US Highway 40\, Altamont\, IL\, 62411\, US
CATEGORIES:Summer Camp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250731
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250801
DTSTAMP:20260406T230220
CREATED:20250319T145401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T150109Z
UID:4280-1753920000-1754006399@www.ballardnaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Slithering Snakes
DESCRIPTION:Snakes aren’t so scary\, come see why \nKids ages 6-8 \nTwo Class Times:\n9:00 am – 11:00 am\n1:00 pm – 3:00 pm \nTicket Cost: $12
URL:https://www.ballardnaturecenter.org/event/slithering-snakes/
LOCATION:Ballard Nature Center\, 5253 E US Highway 40\, Altamont\, IL\, 62411\, US
CATEGORIES:Summer Camp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250730T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250730T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T230220
CREATED:20250319T145820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T183956Z
UID:4284-1753869600-1753875000@www.ballardnaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Paint an Owl
DESCRIPTION:Come paint an owl with us \nKids ages 8-12 \nTicket Cost: $18
URL:https://www.ballardnaturecenter.org/event/paint-an-owl-2/
LOCATION:Ballard Nature Center\, 5253 E US Highway 40\, Altamont\, IL\, 62411\, US
CATEGORIES:Summer Camp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250729
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250730
DTSTAMP:20260406T230220
CREATED:20250319T145556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T183807Z
UID:4282-1753747200-1753833599@www.ballardnaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Paint an Owl
DESCRIPTION:Come paint an owl with us \nKids ages 8-12 \nTwo Class Times:\n10:00 am – 11:30 am\n1:00 pm – 2:30 pm \nTicket Cost: $18
URL:https://www.ballardnaturecenter.org/event/paint-an-owl/
LOCATION:Ballard Nature Center\, 5253 E US Highway 40\, Altamont\, IL\, 62411\, US
CATEGORIES:Summer Camp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250724T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250724T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T230220
CREATED:20250319T145211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T144852Z
UID:4278-1753347600-1753354800@www.ballardnaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Fun in the Sun
DESCRIPTION:We’ll craft & hang out in nature – includes ice cream & yard games \nKids ages 7-11 \nTicket Cost: $15
URL:https://www.ballardnaturecenter.org/event/fun-in-the-sun-2/
LOCATION:Ballard Nature Center\, 5253 E US Highway 40\, Altamont\, IL\, 62411\, US
CATEGORIES:Summer Camp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250723T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250723T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T230220
CREATED:20250319T145005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T194934Z
UID:4276-1753261200-1753268400@www.ballardnaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Fun in the Sun
DESCRIPTION:We’ll craft & hang out in nature – includes ice cream & yard games \nKids ages 7-11 \nTicket Cost: $15
URL:https://www.ballardnaturecenter.org/event/fun-in-the-sun/
LOCATION:Ballard Nature Center\, 5253 E US Highway 40\, Altamont\, IL\, 62411\, US
CATEGORIES:Summer Camp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250718T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250718T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T230220
CREATED:20250319T144528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T143443Z
UID:4274-1752829200-1752838200@www.ballardnaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Night Life
DESCRIPTION:Constellations and Nocturnal Animals come to life in our darkened classroom \nKids ages 7-10 \nTicket Cost: $15
URL:https://www.ballardnaturecenter.org/event/night-life-4/
LOCATION:Ballard Nature Center\, 5253 E US Highway 40\, Altamont\, IL\, 62411\, US
CATEGORIES:Summer Camp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T230220
CREATED:20250319T144204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T143345Z
UID:4271-1752742800-1752751800@www.ballardnaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Night Life
DESCRIPTION:Constellations and Nocturnal Animals come to life in our darkened classroom \nKids ages 7-10 \nTicket Cost: $15
URL:https://www.ballardnaturecenter.org/event/night-life-3/
LOCATION:Ballard Nature Center\, 5253 E US Highway 40\, Altamont\, IL\, 62411\, US
CATEGORIES:Summer Camp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250716T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250716T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T230220
CREATED:20250319T144003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T142102Z
UID:4269-1752656400-1752665400@www.ballardnaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Night Life
DESCRIPTION:Constellations and Nocturnal Animals come to life in our darkened classroom \nKids ages 7-10 \nTicket Cost: $15
URL:https://www.ballardnaturecenter.org/event/night-life-2/
LOCATION:Ballard Nature Center\, 5253 E US Highway 40\, Altamont\, IL\, 62411\, US
CATEGORIES:Summer Camp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T230220
CREATED:20250319T143235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T141410Z
UID:4267-1752141600-1752152400@www.ballardnaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Bugs & Blooms
DESCRIPTION:Learn about orienteering & maps\, then navigate through Ballard Nature Center \nBring a picnic lunch \nKids ages 7-10 \nTicket Cost: $15
URL:https://www.ballardnaturecenter.org/event/bugs-blooms-2/
LOCATION:Ballard Nature Center\, 5253 E US Highway 40\, Altamont\, IL\, 62411\, US
CATEGORIES:Summer Camp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250709T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250709T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T230220
CREATED:20250319T143115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T140009Z
UID:4265-1752055200-1752066000@www.ballardnaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Bugs & Blooms
DESCRIPTION:Learn about orienteering & maps\, then navigate through Ballard Nature Center \nBring a picnic lunch \nKids ages 7-10 \nTicket Cost: $15
URL:https://www.ballardnaturecenter.org/event/bugs-blooms/
LOCATION:Ballard Nature Center\, 5253 E US Highway 40\, Altamont\, IL\, 62411\, US
CATEGORIES:Summer Camp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250708T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250708T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T230220
CREATED:20250318T214248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T135109Z
UID:4262-1751965200-1751972400@www.ballardnaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Junior Explorers
DESCRIPTION:Learn about orienteering & maps\, then navigate through Ballard Nature Center \nKids ages 10-13 \nTicket Cost: $12
URL:https://www.ballardnaturecenter.org/event/junior-explorers/
LOCATION:Ballard Nature Center\, 5253 E US Highway 40\, Altamont\, IL\, 62411\, US
CATEGORIES:Summer Camp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250702
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250703
DTSTAMP:20260406T230220
CREATED:20250318T214021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T215324Z
UID:4260-1751414400-1751500799@www.ballardnaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Fantastic Foxes
DESCRIPTION:About foxes near and far \nKids ages 6-8 \nTwo Class Times:\n9:00 am – 11:00 am\n1:00 pm – 3:00 pm \nTicket Cost: $12
URL:https://www.ballardnaturecenter.org/event/fantastic-foxes/
LOCATION:Ballard Nature Center\, 5253 E US Highway 40\, Altamont\, IL\, 62411\, US
CATEGORIES:Summer Camp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250701
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250702
DTSTAMP:20260406T230220
CREATED:20250318T213853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T214358Z
UID:4258-1751328000-1751414399@www.ballardnaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Fluttering Butterflies
DESCRIPTION:Search for & learn about these beauties \nKids ages 5-6 \nTwo Class Times:\n9:00 am – 10:30 am\n1:00 pm – 2:30 pm \nTicket Cost: $10
URL:https://www.ballardnaturecenter.org/event/fluttering-butterflies/
LOCATION:Ballard Nature Center\, 5253 E US Highway 40\, Altamont\, IL\, 62411\, US
CATEGORIES:Summer Camp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T230220
CREATED:20250318T211606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T151015Z
UID:4253-1750928400-1750937400@www.ballardnaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Pond Dragons
DESCRIPTION:We’ll explore the pond\, including dipping with nets\, and learn about dragonflies. Recommended to bring a pair of rubber boots or shoes that can get wet/muddy. \nKids ages 7-10 \nTicket Cost: $15
URL:https://www.ballardnaturecenter.org/event/pond-dragons-3/
LOCATION:Ballard Nature Center\, 5253 E US Highway 40\, Altamont\, IL\, 62411\, US
CATEGORIES:Summer Camp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250625T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250625T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T230220
CREATED:20250318T211429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T211922Z
UID:4251-1750842000-1750851000@www.ballardnaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Pond Dragons
DESCRIPTION:We’ll explore the pond\, including dipping with nets\, and learn about dragonflies. Recommended to bring a pair of rubber boots or shoes that can get wet/muddy. \nKids ages 7-10 \nTicket Cost: $15
URL:https://www.ballardnaturecenter.org/event/pond-dragons-2/
LOCATION:Ballard Nature Center\, 5253 E US Highway 40\, Altamont\, IL\, 62411\, US
CATEGORIES:Summer Camp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250624T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250624T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T230220
CREATED:20250318T210735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T211948Z
UID:4249-1750755600-1750764600@www.ballardnaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Pond Dragons
DESCRIPTION:We’ll explore the pond\, including dipping with nets\, and learn about dragonflies. Recommended to bring a pair of rubber boots or shoes that can get wet/muddy. \nKids ages 7-10 \nTicket Cost: $15
URL:https://www.ballardnaturecenter.org/event/pond-dragons/
LOCATION:Ballard Nature Center\, 5253 E US Highway 40\, Altamont\, IL\, 62411\, US
CATEGORIES:Summer Camp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250619
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250620
DTSTAMP:20260406T230220
CREATED:20250318T212612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T204350Z
UID:4255-1750291200-1750377599@www.ballardnaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Tapping Woodpeckers
DESCRIPTION:Learn just how amazing woodpeckers are \nKids ages 5-6 \nTwo Class Times:\n9:00 am – 10:30 am\n1:00 pm – 2:30 pm \nTicket Cost: $10
URL:https://www.ballardnaturecenter.org/event/tapping-woodpeckers-2/
LOCATION:Ballard Nature Center\, 5253 E US Highway 40\, Altamont\, IL\, 62411\, US
CATEGORIES:Summer Camp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T230220
CREATED:20250318T210213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T203500Z
UID:4245-1750240800-1750251600@www.ballardnaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Wood Craft
DESCRIPTION:Make a craft featuring a fox\, owl\, & raccoon then learn about these animals \nBring a picnic lunch \nKids ages 8-12 \nTicket Cost: $15
URL:https://www.ballardnaturecenter.org/event/wood-craft/
LOCATION:Ballard Nature Center\, 5253 E US Highway 40\, Altamont\, IL\, 62411\, US
CATEGORIES:Summer Camp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250617T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250617T143000
DTSTAMP:20260406T230220
CREATED:20250318T205806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T150317Z
UID:4243-1750165200-1750170600@www.ballardnaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Aqua Olympics
DESCRIPTION:We’ll play fun water games & cool down with popsicles \nBring a towel \nKids ages 7-9 \nTicket Cost: $12
URL:https://www.ballardnaturecenter.org/event/aqua-olympics-2/
LOCATION:Ballard Nature Center\, 5253 E US Highway 40\, Altamont\, IL\, 62411\, US
CATEGORIES:Summer Camp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250616T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250616T143000
DTSTAMP:20260406T230220
CREATED:20250318T205018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T200755Z
UID:4241-1750078800-1750084200@www.ballardnaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Aqua Olympics
DESCRIPTION:We’ll play fun water games & cool down with popsicles \nBring a towel \nKids ages 7-9 \nTicket Cost: $12
URL:https://www.ballardnaturecenter.org/event/aqua-olympics/
LOCATION:Ballard Nature Center\, 5253 E US Highway 40\, Altamont\, IL\, 62411\, US
CATEGORIES:Summer Camp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T230220
CREATED:20250318T204619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T152352Z
UID:4239-1749718800-1749726000@www.ballardnaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Sticks & Mud
DESCRIPTION:Lots of fun in nature playing games and crafting using sticks & mud/clay \nKids ages 6-9 \nTicket Cost: $12
URL:https://www.ballardnaturecenter.org/event/sticks-mud-2/
LOCATION:Ballard Nature Center\, 5253 E US Highway 40\, Altamont\, IL\, 62411\, US
CATEGORIES:Summer Camp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T230220
CREATED:20250318T204450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T194726Z
UID:4237-1749632400-1749639600@www.ballardnaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Sticks & Mud
DESCRIPTION:Lots of fun in nature playing games and crafting using sticks & mud/clay \nKids ages 6-9 \nTicket Cost: $12
URL:https://www.ballardnaturecenter.org/event/sticks-mud/
LOCATION:Ballard Nature Center\, 5253 E US Highway 40\, Altamont\, IL\, 62411\, US
CATEGORIES:Summer Camp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250606T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250606T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T230220
CREATED:20250318T203908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T193207Z
UID:4234-1749200400-1749207600@www.ballardnaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Fossil Hunters
DESCRIPTION:Bringing the past to the present as we look at prehistoric animals & do fun activities \nKids ages 9-11 \nTicket Cost: $12
URL:https://www.ballardnaturecenter.org/event/fossil-hunters-2/
LOCATION:Ballard Nature Center\, 5253 E US Highway 40\, Altamont\, IL\, 62411\, US
CATEGORIES:Summer Camp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250603
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250604
DTSTAMP:20260406T230220
CREATED:20250318T195019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T155419Z
UID:4229-1748908800-1748995199@www.ballardnaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Busy Beavers
DESCRIPTION:Learn all about beavers & their relatives \nKids ages 5-6 \nTwo camp times-\n9:00 am – 10:30 am\n1:00 pm – 2:30 pm \nTicket cost- $10
URL:https://www.ballardnaturecenter.org/event/busy-beavers/
LOCATION:Ballard Nature Center\, 5253 E US Highway 40\, Altamont\, IL\, 62411\, US
CATEGORIES:Summer Camp
END:VEVENT
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