Spring is here! That means some of our most beautiful wildflowers are in bloom--but not for long. Join IL Extension Horticulture Educator Sreelakshmi Suresh on a leisurely hike through the woods of Ballard to learn about and see some of our native Illinois wildflowers. No fee. Open to all ages.
Join Randy Harrison for a night under the stars. He will help you view constellations, planets, and more. No registration required & no fee. Program is for all ages.
April showers bring May flowers! We’ll talk about the weather & how it affects nature. Enjoy a fun activity and hike as well. Family program. To register: email us ballardnc@frontiernet.net, call us 618-483-6856, or send a private message on Facebook. Once you have registered, if you find that you cannot attend, please let us know since..
Learn all about beavers & their relatives Kids ages 5-6 Two camp times- 9:00 am - 10:30 am 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Ticket cost- $10
Bringing the past to the present as we look at prehistoric animals & do fun activities Kids ages 9-11 Ticket Cost: $12
Bringing the past to the present as we look at prehistoric animals & do fun activities Kids ages 9-11 Ticket Cost: $12
Lots of fun in nature playing games and crafting using sticks & mud/clay Kids ages 6-9 Ticket Cost: $12
Lots of fun in nature playing games and crafting using sticks & mud/clay Kids ages 6-9 Ticket Cost: $12
A story, How the Birds Got Their Colors, with related activities, craft, & trail walk. Family program. Registration begins 2 weeks prior to the program date. To register: email us ballardnc@frontiernet.net, call us 618-483-6856, or send a private message on Facebook. Once you have registered, if you find that you cannot attend, please let us know..
We’ll play fun water games & cool down with popsicles Bring a towel Kids ages 7-9 Ticket Cost: $12