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Come learn about owls.  The World Bird Sanctuary will be here with live owls and will give a 45 minute educational presentation.  Enjoy a fun hike after their presentation.  Pre-register by email, ballardnc@frontiernet.net.

Last day of this self-guided trail activity.  Along the woodland trail (follow the signs) there will be pictures of jack-o’-lanterns attached to trees.  At each picture, you will punch your card that you pick up at the trailhead.  Turn your card in for a chance to win a prize.

This fun event includes games, wine tasting, raffles, auctions, dinner, and more. winter

The River Bend Astronomy Club will be here with telescopes.  Join them anytime from 5pm-10pm to look and learn about stars, planets, and more.  No registration required.

Senior Moments   Join us in having a fun and memorable senior moment. Fall Fun & Games: Test your knowledge of nature in an enjoyable and fun way.  Join us for a little friendly competition as we play non-strenuous games and activities that will have you thinking and make you laugh, while perhaps learning something new...

Come walk a trail lit by many beautiful luminaria of varying types & other decorations.  Enjoy a fire and cookies.  Free will donation.

Join Randy Harrison, of Looking Up Optics, at around 5pm and enjoy a night under the stars.  Bring a chair and a pair of binoculars, if you have some.  We will tour the visible constellations at this time of year, learn their locations, and how to identify them.  We’ll also learn about the bright stars..

For kids in grades 1st-3rd.  10am-1pm.  We’ll have all kinds of winter-themed fun as we craft, play games, hike, and more.  Bring a lunch.  Registration required.  $5 fee per child.                                         ballardnc@frontiernet.net, 618-483-6856  

Kids in 2nd - 5th grades School is out for Martin Luther King Day, so it is a great time to come out to Ballard Nature Center for winter fun.  We’ll make several winter themed crafts.  We’ll also do some activities and take a hike if the weather permits.  Kids bring a sack lunch.  $6 fee.  Registration..

For kids ages 3-5 with an adult.  We'll learn about animals in winter, play some games, and make a craft.  Registration required - facebook message, email or call.