Indulge in a nature-filled Happy Hour at Blandford! Enjoy a self-guided, nature-themed game and beer in the auditorium, then meet our resident porcupine, Quillbur! To finish the day off, we'll go on a hike with…
Kick off this December holiday season with a local brew in hand while you meet some of our wildlife ambassadors up close. Participants will have a chance to put together their own owl-themed holiday ornament…
DIY a gift for yourself or a loved one this holiday season! Come along with us for a crafty afternoon as we dye tea towels a golden yellow with marigolds grown on the Blandford Farm.…
Join us for a special Thursday evening in nature and experience the benefits of Shinrin-yoku, a relaxing Japanese wellness practice also known as "forest bathing." Led by ANFT Certified Forest Therapy Guide Katie Venechuk, this…
Join us in the forge to learn how fire, metal and a hammer come together to create a decorative S Hook! Our experienced blacksmith will teach you a few tricks of the trade in this…
Join us in the forge to learn how fire, metal and a hammer come together to create a functional and decorative "S" hook! Our experienced blacksmith will teach you a few tricks of the trade in…
Throughout the summer, construction crews have been hard at work bringing a buried stream back to the surface at The Highlands, a natural area protected in partnership between Blandford Nature Center and the Land Conservancy…
Join our experienced blacksmith in the forge this holiday season to create an icicle or candy cane ornament! Participants will learn basic forge safety and metalsmithing skills and be able to create from start to…
Harvest and arrange your own flower bouquet directly from the Blandford Farm! Our staff will teach you everything you need to know and and will guide you throughout the process. We will supply you with…
Join Chris Swinson of Mycophile's Garden for an afternoon identifying some of the 1,000 species of mushrooms that grow in Michigan. We'll begin with a 1-hour lecture covering the basic terms, types, habitats, and physical…