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Spooky Campfire Night

Gather 'round a fire for stories & songs.  Learn about spooky animals, look at animal skeletons, and go on a hike in the dark woods.  Pre-registration required.

Nature Tales

For kids ages 3-5 with adult. Why do leaves change color? Come find out, make a craft, and take a walk. Pre-register by messaging or calling.

Annual Banquet

This fundraiser is our main source of income.  Enjoy appetizers, wine tasting, dinner, auctions and raffles. _BALLARD INVITE 2021 option 2 (2) (2)

Nature Tales

For kids 3-5 with adult. This fun program is all about turkeys and includes a silly story, craft, and games. Call or email us to register

Holiday Tree Trek

This scavenger hunt is for adults (but kids can help them).  Decorations are tied to 3 trees along the main woodland trail. There is also a sign attached to each tree with two Christmas trivia questions.  Find the trees and answer the questions to get entered into a prize drawing.  Full details are on a..

12 Days of Christmas Fun

Follow this special trail and take part in the 12 days of Christmas—Ballard Nature Center style.   Fill in blanks on a paper with the animals that you see on signs along the trail.   Turn in your paper for a chance to win a prize.  This is set up along the Ridgetop Trail.    

Luminary Walk

Follow a trail of candlelit luminaries, many different types.  There will also be a fire to enjoy.  No fee, but donations accepted.

Nature Tales

We'll read the book, Stick Man, and make a craft using sticks.  For kids ages 3-5 with adult.  Pre-registration required, call or email.

Paint Class

  Come paint a snowman picture, learn about snowflakes, and play some games.  For kids ages 7-9.  $5.  Registration required.  

Animals in Winter

 Come learn about the different ways animals cope with winter.  Lots of activities.  For kids ages 8-11.  $5.  Registration required.