Girl Scout Program
2025-11-15 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)

Stargazing
2025-11-15 18:00 - 20:00
Join Randy Harrison for a night under the stars. Learn about constellations and more. Come and go – no registration needed.

Thanksgiving Fun
2025-11-28 12:00 - 15:00
Come out for some Thanksgiving-themed activities: scavenger hunt, craft, and games. There will be a book reading (Turkey Trouble) at 1pm and 2pm. Come and go program. No fee.

Holly Jolly Fun
2025-12-13 10:00 - 12:00
Have some holiday fun at BNC! Make a holiday themed craft & play some fun games. Trail activity available as well. Come & go as you like any time from 10am-12pm. All activities will be upstairs. No fee or registration required. Family program.

Fun with Otters
2025-12-30 09:00 - 11:30
Come learn about otters and paint a picture of one. For kids ages 7-10. $15. Pre-register by Dec. 27 via phone, email, or direct facebook message.

Birds & Beans
2026-01-24 09:00
Enjoy coffee & donut holes as you learn about our winter birds. Also included is a fun bird bingo game to test our identification skills. Pre-register by phone or email. Adult program. No fee, donation accepted.

Valentine Program
2026-02-14 13:00 - 15:00
Valentine’s Day is a great time to explore our feelings toward wildlife. Why do rabbits & butterflies elicit positive reactions from most people while spiders & snakes do not? With games & a special trail activity, you will learn that all animals are special, even if you wouldn’t want to hug some of them.
Family program. No registration required, a come-&-go program. No fee.

Night at the Races
2026-03-07 17:30

UKC Shed Dog event
2026-03-20 08:00 - 2026-03-22 15:00
The United Kennel Club is holding the Elite Shed Dog Nationals. Some of the trails will be closed to the public during this event. This is a competition in which dogs search for placed deer antlers. The public can come watch, but please abide by the signage for trail closures.
