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Stick Man

All kinds of fun with sticks!  We'll have a book, Stick Man, go on a fun hike, play games, and make a craft.  For kids in 1st-3rd grades.  $10  Registration required-call or email.

Snowman Fun

Family program - a come and go style program.  A fun "I Spy" trail activity, winter-themed games, and a craft.  No registration or fee.

Paint Class

Paint a winter rabbit.  For kids ages 7-12.  $15   Two times to choose from 10-11:30am or 1-2:30pm.  Registration required - call or email.

Night at the Races

A fun event that recreates the excitement of being at a horse race.  Details to come.

Wood Slice Craft

Join us to make this cute craft, perfect to hang in a sunroom, patio, or kid’s room.  We’ll also learn some fun facts about the 3 featured animals - fox, owl & raccoon. This program is for adults, young adults, & kids ages 10 and up with adult.   $5 fee.    Registration required by Feb 6. ..

Camouflage Critters

Look at examples of different camouflage, do a fun craft, and trail activity.  Family program.  Come and go at your convenience.  No registration need.  No fee.

Camouflage Critters

Look at examples of different camouflage, do a fun craft, and trail activity.  Family program.  Come and go at your convenience.  No registration need.  No fee.

Paint Class

Come paint a butterfly and learn about the common butterflies of Ballard Nature Center.  For adults of all ages.  $5 fee.  Register via email, phone, or facebook message.

Owls, Hiding in Plain Sight

Mark H.X. Glenshaw is an award-winning naturalist who has closely observed and documented the lives of Great-Horned Owls in Forest Park, a large urban park in St. Louis, since December 2005.  Mark’s talk will cover how he found these owls & basic facts about the  species.  He uses his photos and videos to illustrate the..

UKC Shed Dog Nationals

Dogs will compete in finding deer antlers.  Visit the UKC website for more information. The general public is welcome to watch, but please follow the UKC rules.  Some trails will be closed to the public.