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Upcoming events

  • Bird of Prey Photography

    • 19 May 2012
    • 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
    • Auditorium and Trails
    Capturing the magic of the elusive owl on film can be difficult. This unique opportunity allows photographers of all abilities to get up close shots of Blandford's resident owls during the day. Adult program for ages 12+. Limit to 15 people. $10 Members, $12 Non-members. Please RSVP (616)735-6240.
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  • Opossum and the Peeper: Story Time Hike

    • 24 May 2012
    • 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    • Auditorium and Trails
    Join a Blandford naturalist as we read this story about Opossum and his friends as they investigate the noises of spring. Family program geared toward little ones birth to 7 years. Limit to 30 people. $5 Members, $6 Non-members. Please RSVP (616)735-6240.
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  • Marsh Madness

    • 26 May 2012
    • 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
    • Visitor's Center and Trails
    The marsh is a habitat haven for many different creatures at the nature center and as the sun goes down, they come alive. We will dip for some of the smaller creatures living in the water and visit the Timpson Tower to get a bird's-eye view. Family program for ages 7+. Limit to 30 people. $5 Members, $6 Non-members. Please RSVP (616)735-6240.
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  • Lost in the Woods: Story Time Hike

    • 14 Jun 2012
    • 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Visitor's Center and Trails
    Join a Blandford Naturalist as we read this story about a young fawn who gets lost in the woods. Later, we just might meet some of his forest friends on our own adventure in the woods.Family program for little ones birth to 7 years. Limit to 30 people. $5 Members, $6 Non-members. Please RSVP (616)735-6240.
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  • Field of Green Festival

    • 16 Jun 2012
    • 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Visitor's Center and School yard
    Music, games, green vendors and nature themed crafts!! Fun for the whole family! $5/person. Everyone welcome!
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  • Wild Foraging

    • 28 Jun 2012
    • 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Visitor's Center and Trails
    Join Blandford Nature Center's Wild Foraging series. We will discuss healthy and responsible ways to harvest Nature's bounty and experience the delicious flavors of summer. Adult program for ages 12+. Limit to 30 people. $10 Members, $12 Non-members. Please RSVP (616)735-6240.
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  • Meet the Blandford Animals

    • 12 Jul 2012
    • 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Visitor's Center
    Blandford Nature Center is the permanent home to many injured animals that depend on our Wildlife staff for their survival. Come and listen to their stories and get an up close look at many amazing Michigan native animals. All ages. Limit to 30 people. $5 Members, $6 Non-members. Please RSVP (616)735-6240.
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  • Stewardship Volunteer Day

    • 21 Jul 2012
    • 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Visitor's Center and Trails
    Give back to the land by volunteering your time to remove invasive species and other land stewardship projects! Free volunteer event. Everyone welcome. No need to RSVP. If interested or wanting more information, please contact Jessie Schulte at jschulte@blandfordnaturecenter.org.
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  • Over in the Meadow: Story Time Hike

    • 09 Aug 2012
    • 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Auditorium and Meadow
    Join a Blandford Naturalist as we read a story about a beautiful meadow. After the story, we will discover treasures in the Blandford meadow equipped with binoculars, magnifying boxes and other discovery tools. All ages. Limit 45 people. $5 Members, $6 Non-members. Please RSVP (616)735-6240.
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  • Blandford Bioblitz

    • 17 Aug 2012
    • 5:00 PM
    • 18 Aug 2012
    • 5:00 PM
    • Visitor's Center and Trails
    BNC teams up with scientists from the greater Grand Rapids area along with interested citizens, school groups, scout groups, service clubs or any other interested party with the intent of recording as many plant and animal species as possible on BNC grounds in a 24 hour period. A Bioblitz gives citizen scientists the chance to have real conversations with professional scientists and the opportunity to work together to identify both common and threatened species. This is a fun event where everyone's help is needed and encouraged. Family program for ages 7+. The more the merrier. FREE event.
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  • Butterflies at Blandford

    • 23 Aug 2012
    • 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Visitor's Center and Trails
    Join Dr. Matt Douglas and Blandford Nature Center as we discuss the wonders of butterflies. Dr. Matt is the co-author of Butterflies of the Great Lakes and is considered the area expert on butterflies. He is also the author of The Lives of Butterflies. Family program for ages 7+. Limit to 45 people. $5 Members, $6 Non-members. Please RSVP (616)735-6240.
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