Land and facilities

Blandford Nature Center provides 143 acres of nature and wildlife reflecting various ecosystems, from mature forests and meadows to wetlands and streams. A number of facilities also help our community learn about natural history and cultural heritage:

• Heritage buildings – We operate a schoolhouse, log cabin, homestead barn, sugarhouse, blacksmith shop, general store, and carriage barn.
  
  
• Interpretative Center – We offer seasonal exhibits, a bird and animal observation area, and an open-air turtle exhibit.
  
  
• Wildlife Education Center – We take in many injured wild animals, some of which are released back into the wild, and a special few that find a long term home at the Center.

In addition, we use our land intentionally for both enjoyment and to apply historical, cultural perspectives to present-day agriculture and environment:

• Trails – We maintain eight trails that stretch over four miles, all of which are open every day, in every season.
  
  
• Farm – About 50 acres will be cultivated through the care of a farmer and through some of our educational community programs.