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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.

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.

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

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

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..

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.    

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

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.

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

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