Need an excuse to get out of the house? Bring your tiny farmer to the Blandford Farm for this farm-themed version of our popular Nature Buds program! Each program will be hosted by a Blandford…
Join us and the Land Conservancy of West Michigan at The Highlands to plant native plants as part of the property's restoration. Tools, water, and snacks will be provided. Please register to attend! *Public Volunteer…
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…
Learn about some of the many reasons why humans should be thankful for wildlife. In this program we'll also show our gratitude to some of our wildlife ambassadors by sharing treats with them. Participants can…
Goats and sheep and chickens, oh my! Calling all future growers: join us for a unique, behind-the-scenes opportunity to help out at the Blandford Farm. Assist with livestock chores – feed and water the animals…
Join our resident Health and Wellness Coach and Herbalist, Camilla Voelker, for our trail walking group. We will be active for a steady 45-minute trek around Blandford and the Highlands! Enjoy the beautiful season of summer on…
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…
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…
Join indigenous chef, Camren Stott, at Blandford Nature Center for a program about decolonized food pathways, food sovereignty, and foraging! This is an interactive and immersive program. Participants will be hands on in harvesting, foraging,…
Get up close and capture the magic of our wild residents! This unique opportunity allows photographers of all abilities to get photographs of Blandford's wildlife ambassadors. In this program you will learn about and encounter…