Ballard Nature Center

Slithering Snakes
2026-07-10 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
We will have ssso much fun learning about the snakes of BNC. A meet and greet with our wildlife ambassador, Cora, is included. Family program. Registration begins June 26. Call or email us to register.

Birds of Prey
2026-07-15 09:00 - 11:30, 2026-07-16 09:00 - 11:30
For kids ages 7-10. Whooo belongs in this group of special birds? We’ll find this out and much more.

Almost Campout
2026-07-17 18:00 - 20:30
For kids ages 8-11. Join us for yard games, a scavenger hunt, and a campfire meal of hot dogs & s’mores.

Kitchen Chemistry
2026-07-21 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-22 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-23 10:00 - 13:00
For kids ages 7-10. Explore science through fun, hands-on experiments! Bring a picnic lunch.

Bushy-tailed Bandits
2026-07-28 10:00 - 11:00
Join us as we learn all about raccoons. A craft, games, and trail walk are all part of the fun. Family program. Registration begins July 14. Call or email us to regiser.

Pond Birds
2026-07-29 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-30 09:00 - 11:00
For kids ages 6-8. Duck are not the only birds that live and hunt at our ponds. We’ll learn about ducks and their feathered neighbors.

Loveable Otters
2026-07-31 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-31 13:00 - 15:00
For kids ages 8-11. Learn about these fun animals and paint an adorable otter picture.

Chomp, Chase & Survive
2026-08-04 09:00 - 10:30
For kids ages 7-9. In nature it’s eat or be eaten! Learn all about predators, prey, and food webs.

Chomp, Chase & Survive
2026-08-04 13:00 - 14:30
For kids ages 7-9. In nature it’s eat or be eaten. Learn all about predators, prey, and food webs.

Slow Going
2026-08-06 09:00 - 10:30, 2026-08-06 13:00 - 14:30
For kids ages 5-6. All about snails, turtles, and other slow movers.

Owl Presentation
2026-08-22 13:00 - 14:00
