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X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ballard Nature Center
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SUMMARY:Night at the Races
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.ballardnaturecenter.org/event/5151/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T140000
DTSTAMP:20260411T180637
CREATED:20260210T153710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T153926Z
UID:5173-1773493200-1773496800@www.ballardnaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Legendary Creatures
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered whooo inspired a ghost story? Join a naturalist from the World Bird Sanctuary for a program all about the ways animals inspire myths and legends across the globe. Presentation includes live birds!   For all ages.  Registration required: email\, phone\, or facebook message.
URL:https://www.ballardnaturecenter.org/event/legendary-creatures/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260320T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260322T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T180637
CREATED:20260107T163118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T163118Z
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SUMMARY:UKC Shed Dog event
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.ballardnaturecenter.org/event/ukc-shed-dog-event-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260324
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260325
DTSTAMP:20260411T180637
CREATED:20260310T202625Z
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SUMMARY:Craft & Learn
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.ballardnaturecenter.org/event/craft-learn/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260403T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260403T143000
DTSTAMP:20260411T180637
CREATED:20260326T202114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T202114Z
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SUMMARY:Golden Egg Hunt
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.ballardnaturecenter.org/event/golden-egg-hunt-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T110000
DTSTAMP:20260411T180637
CREATED:20260318T173418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T173418Z
UID:5188-1776160800-1776164400@www.ballardnaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Welcome Spring Birds
DESCRIPTION:Migratory birds are returning! During this program we will learn about them\, tips to identify them\, and how to attract some to your yard. Included is a fun bingo game to test your new identification skills and an optional bird watching walk on the trail.  Pre-register via phone\, email\, or a facebook dm. No fee. Adult program.
URL:https://www.ballardnaturecenter.org/event/welcome-spring-birds/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T180637
CREATED:20260319T141436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T141436Z
UID:5198-1776258000-1776265200@www.ballardnaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool Class
DESCRIPTION:For students ages 9-12.  $5 fee.  Register by April 10 via phone or email. \n\nDive into pond life studies:\nUse nets to catch creatures from the pond.\nUse microscopes to observe pond life.\nAssemble pond ecosystem food webs.\nLearn about aquatic animal adaptations.
URL:https://www.ballardnaturecenter.org/event/homeschool-class/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T180637
CREATED:20260317T135523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T135523Z
UID:5185-1776607200-1776610800@www.ballardnaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:World Bird Sanctuary
DESCRIPTION:Come enjoy a presentation that includes live birds.  For all ages.  No fee.  Registration required via email or phone.
URL:https://www.ballardnaturecenter.org/event/world-bird-sanctuary/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260428
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260429
DTSTAMP:20260411T180637
CREATED:20260319T141114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T141114Z
UID:5196-1777334400-1777420799@www.ballardnaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Summer Camp Registration
DESCRIPTION:Registration begins for our kids’ summer camps.  See complete schedule on the summer camp page.
URL:https://www.ballardnaturecenter.org/event/summer-camp-registration/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T110000
DTSTAMP:20260411T180637
CREATED:20260410T151107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T152014Z
UID:5205-1780390800-1780398000@www.ballardnaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Winged Things
DESCRIPTION:For kids ages 6-8 years old.  Birds\, bats\, and insects will be studied.  We’ll even catch insects to examine up close.
URL:https://www.ballardnaturecenter.org/event/winged-things/
CATEGORIES:Summer Camp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T110000
DTSTAMP:20260411T180637
CREATED:20260410T152639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T152639Z
UID:5210-1780477200-1780484400@www.ballardnaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Winged Things
DESCRIPTION:For kids ages 6-8 years old.  Birds\, bats\, and insects will be studied.  We’ll even catch insects for close up viewing.
URL:https://www.ballardnaturecenter.org/event/winged-things-2/
CATEGORIES:Summer Camp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T103000
DTSTAMP:20260411T180637
CREATED:20260410T154407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T154943Z
UID:5223-1780563600-1780569000@www.ballardnaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Awesome Ants
DESCRIPTION:For kids ages 5-6 years old.  They may be small\, but they are mighty!  Learn all about these interesting insects.
URL:https://www.ballardnaturecenter.org/event/awesome-ants/
CATEGORIES:Summer Camp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T143000
DTSTAMP:20260411T180637
CREATED:20260410T154547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T155111Z
UID:5226-1780578000-1780583400@www.ballardnaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Awesome Ants
DESCRIPTION:For kids ages 5-6 years old.  They may be small\, but they are mighty!  Learn all about these interesting insects.
URL:https://www.ballardnaturecenter.org/event/awesome-ants-2/
CATEGORIES:Summer Camp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T113000
DTSTAMP:20260411T180637
CREATED:20260410T155549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T160323Z
UID:5229-1780995600-1781004600@www.ballardnaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Ponds & Fish
DESCRIPTION:For kids ages 7-10.  We’ll use nets to explore pond life up close and learn more about fish. Bring a pair of rubber boots or shoes that can get muddy/wet.
URL:https://www.ballardnaturecenter.org/event/ponds-fish/
CATEGORIES:Summer Camp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260610T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260610T113000
DTSTAMP:20260411T180637
CREATED:20260410T155731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T160317Z
UID:5232-1781082000-1781091000@www.ballardnaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Ponds & Fish
DESCRIPTION:For kids ages 7-10.  We’ll use nets to explore pond life up close and learn more about fish. Bring a pair of rubber boots or shoes that can get muddy/wet.
URL:https://www.ballardnaturecenter.org/event/ponds-fish-2/
CATEGORIES:Summer Camp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T113000
DTSTAMP:20260411T180637
CREATED:20260410T155853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T160310Z
UID:5235-1781168400-1781177400@www.ballardnaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Ponds & Fish
DESCRIPTION:For kids ages 7-10.  We’ll use nets to explore pond life up close and learn more about fish. Bring a pair of rubber boots or shoes that can get muddy/wet.
URL:https://www.ballardnaturecenter.org/event/ponds-fish-3/
CATEGORIES:Summer Camp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T103000
DTSTAMP:20260411T180637
CREATED:20260410T160158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T160158Z
UID:5238-1781254800-1781260200@www.ballardnaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Dive into Pond Life
DESCRIPTION:For kids ages 10-12 years old.  Catch creatures from the pond\, use microscopes to observe them\, and learn about aquatic food webs.
URL:https://www.ballardnaturecenter.org/event/dive-into-pond-life/
CATEGORIES:Summer Camp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T103000
DTSTAMP:20260411T180637
CREATED:20260410T160641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T160928Z
UID:5241-1781600400-1781605800@www.ballardnaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Colorful Chameleons
DESCRIPTION:For kids ages 5-6 years old.  Learn about these fascinating reptiles and what colors they can turn and why.
URL:https://www.ballardnaturecenter.org/event/colorful-chameleons/
CATEGORIES:Summer Camp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T143000
DTSTAMP:20260411T180637
CREATED:20260410T160815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T161400Z
UID:5244-1781614800-1781620200@www.ballardnaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Colorful Chameleons
DESCRIPTION:For kids ages 5-6 years old.  Learn about these fascinating reptiles and what colors they can turn and why.
URL:https://www.ballardnaturecenter.org/event/colorful-chameleons-2/
CATEGORIES:Summer Camp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260617T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260617T110000
DTSTAMP:20260411T180637
CREATED:20260410T161901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T161901Z
UID:5248-1781686800-1781694000@www.ballardnaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Animal Engineers
DESCRIPTION:For kids ages 9-12 years old.  Which animals are the best architects?  We’ll have our own building challenge!
URL:https://www.ballardnaturecenter.org/event/animal-engineers/
CATEGORIES:Summer Camp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T110000
DTSTAMP:20260411T180637
CREATED:20260410T162118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T162118Z
UID:5251-1781773200-1781780400@www.ballardnaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Animal Engineers
DESCRIPTION:For kids ages 9-12 years old.  Which animals are the best architects?  We’ll have our own building challenge!
URL:https://www.ballardnaturecenter.org/event/animal-engineers-2/
CATEGORIES:Summer Camp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260623T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260623T110000
DTSTAMP:20260411T180637
CREATED:20260410T162336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T162336Z
UID:5254-1782205200-1782212400@www.ballardnaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Secret Life of Bobcats
DESCRIPTION:For kids ages 6-8 years old.  Learn about the elusive bobcat and its relatives.
URL:https://www.ballardnaturecenter.org/event/secret-life-of-bobcats/
CATEGORIES:Summer Camp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260623T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260623T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T180637
CREATED:20260410T162541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T162541Z
UID:5257-1782219600-1782226800@www.ballardnaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Secret Life of Bobcats
DESCRIPTION:For kids ages 6-8 years old.  Learn about the elusive bobcat and its relatives.
URL:https://www.ballardnaturecenter.org/event/secret-life-of-bobcats-2/
CATEGORIES:Summer Camp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260624T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260624T110000
DTSTAMP:20260411T180637
CREATED:20260410T162808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T162808Z
UID:5260-1782291600-1782298800@www.ballardnaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Powers
DESCRIPTION:For kids ages 7-9 years old.  Learn about some of the most incredible animal adaptations\, AKA superpowers.
URL:https://www.ballardnaturecenter.org/event/nature-powers/
CATEGORIES:Summer Camp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T110000
DTSTAMP:20260411T180637
CREATED:20260410T162914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T162914Z
UID:5263-1782378000-1782385200@www.ballardnaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Powers
DESCRIPTION:For kids ages 7-9 years old.  Learn about some of the most incredible animal adaptations\, AKA superpowers.
URL:https://www.ballardnaturecenter.org/event/nature-powers-2/
CATEGORIES:Summer Camp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260701T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260701T110000
DTSTAMP:20260411T180637
CREATED:20260410T174357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T174357Z
UID:5270-1782896400-1782903600@www.ballardnaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Signs Left Behind
DESCRIPTION:For kids ages 8-11. Become nature detectives and learn how to read signs that animals leave behind\, like tracks.
URL:https://www.ballardnaturecenter.org/event/signs-left-behind/
CATEGORIES:Summer Camp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260702T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260702T110000
DTSTAMP:20260411T180637
CREATED:20260410T174527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T174527Z
UID:5273-1782982800-1782990000@www.ballardnaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Signs Left Behind
DESCRIPTION:For kids ages 8-11. Become nature detectives and learn how to read signs that animals leave behind\, like tracks.
URL:https://www.ballardnaturecenter.org/event/signs-left-behind-2/
CATEGORIES:Summer Camp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260708T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260708T103000
DTSTAMP:20260411T180637
CREATED:20260410T174720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T175016Z
UID:5276-1783501200-1783506600@www.ballardnaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Scurrying Squirrels
DESCRIPTION:For kids ages 5-6.  Learn all about these quick little creatures and their relatives.
URL:https://www.ballardnaturecenter.org/event/scurrying-squirrels/
CATEGORIES:Summer Camp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260708T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260708T143000
DTSTAMP:20260411T180637
CREATED:20260410T174844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T174844Z
UID:5279-1783515600-1783521000@www.ballardnaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Scurrying Squirrels
DESCRIPTION:For kids ages 5-6.  Learn all about these quick little creatures and their relatives.
URL:https://www.ballardnaturecenter.org/event/scurrying-squirrels-2/
CATEGORIES:Summer Camp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T113000
DTSTAMP:20260411T180637
CREATED:20260410T175317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T175317Z
UID:5282-1784106000-1784115000@www.ballardnaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Birds of Prey
DESCRIPTION:For kids ages 7-10.  Whooo belongs in this group of special birds?  We’ll find this out and much more.
URL:https://www.ballardnaturecenter.org/event/birds-of-prey/
CATEGORIES:Summer Camp
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