A place for outdoor fun and education for the whole family!
Ballard Nature Center provides a place for visitors to get out and enjoy the beauty of nature and also a chance to learn more about the natural world. Outdoor opportunities include trails of varying lengths, picnic sites, and a kids’ fishing pond. The visitor center provides exhibits and displays that will intrigue visitors that are young and young at heart. The center’s staff provide a variety of educational programing throughout the year. We hope to see you soon!
About Us
May 29 @ 10:00 am
April showers bring May flowers! We’ll talk about the weather & how it affects nature. Enjoy a fun activity and hike as well. Family program. To register: email us ballardnc@frontiernet.net, call us 618-483-6856, or send a private message on Facebook. Once you have registered, if you find that you cannot attend, please let us know since program size is limited.
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June 3
Learn all about beavers & their relatives
Kids ages 5-6
Two camp times- 9:00 am - 10:30 am 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Ticket cost- $10LEARN MORE
June 5 @ 9:00 am
Bringing the past to the present as we look at prehistoric animals & do fun activities
Kids ages 9-11 Ticket Cost: $12LEARN MORE
June 6 @ 9:00 am
Bringing the past to the present as we look at prehistoric animals & do fun activities
Kids ages 9-11 Ticket Cost: $12LEARN MORE
The many types and lengths of trails allow visitors to experience several natural habitats!
Learn about nature in our large exhibit room with a kid’s area, a bird viewing area, and so much more!
See the beauty of nature and browse the many photos taken around the Nature Center!