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Hike our special trail featuring the storybook "Turkey Trouble."  There will also be activities along the trail and info about wild turkeys.  Self-led.  Available anytime during the day.

2020 holiday tree trek brochure

Come hike a luminary lit trail.  Come anytime from 5:30-7:30pm.  Local Girl Scouts will be handing out glow bracelets.

Come enjoy a story along the trail and do a fun search and find bird identifying activity.  Available from 12:30-3pm.  Bird viewing windows in the visitor center will also be available.

Come walk the main woodland trail to see snowflakes made by local school children.

Come learn about our common owls and take a hike to listen for them.  Barred owls begin nesting in February, so hopefull we will hear our resident pair.  Call or email to register.  For adults and kids ages 11 and up.

A Nite at the Races with Ballard Nature Center A fun and interactive fundraising event at the Effingham Performance Center to benefit the Ballard Nature Center. Mark your calendar for Friday, March 5, 2021 with doors opening at 6pm and the races starting at 7pm. This event will re-create being at a true horserace. Dress..

Canceled due to rain in the forecast.

Come out anytime between 7pm and 8:30pm to take a walk on this special luminary lit trail to celebrate the first day of spring, which is March 20.

Come anytime from 1pm-3pm for a fun self-guided trail all about animals that lay eggs, a chick search, and an "I spy" egg hunt.  Not an Easter egg hunt.