2/18/21: Covid-19 Update
Beginning Monday, February 22nd, our Visitor Center will be open Monday-Saturday from 10am-3pm.
**With the current amount of snow and freezing temperatures, we would like to remind everyone to use caution while hiking on trails as they may be icy or uneven. We are unable to maintain the entire property throughout the winter and you are hiking at your own risk during these conditions.**
We would like to thank our members, donors, and corporate partners for financially supporting Blandford through these times—it is only with your help that we’ve been able to continue maintaining our trails, removing snow and trash, and cleaning our restrooms through our closures. Your support helps us continue to deliver safe opportunities for our community to enjoy. Please consider making a financial donation today so that we can continue to ensure access to nature throughout this pandemic.
Thank you for your understanding and if you have any questions, please email them to us at info@blandfordnaturecenter.org.
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