Ballard Nature Center

Animal Athletes
2026-06-29 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
Run, jump, climb, and fly! We’ll see how different animals move and learn who would win the gold medal in animal Olympics. Family program. Registration begins on June 15. Call or email us to register.

Signs Left Behind
2026-07-01 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-02 09:00 - 11:00
For kids ages 8-11. Become nature detectives and learn how to read signs that animals leave behind, like tracks.

Trail Activity
2026-07-06
Details to come.

Scurrying Squirrels
2026-07-08 09:00 - 10:30, 2026-07-08 13:00 - 14:30
For kids ages 5-6. Learn all about these quick little creatures and their relatives.

Slithering Snakes
2026-07-10 10:00 - 11:00
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
