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Art Show

2nd Annual Art Show going on through the month of February.

Sky Orienteering

Join Randy Harrison as he helps you view constellations, Mars, & the great Orion Nebula.  We’ll also see if we can identify the bright Messier Objects in certain constellations.  Get..

Nature Tales

A Valentine’s Day theme.  Book, Slugs in Love, games and craft.  For kids ages 3-5 with adult.  Pre-register - email, phone or facebook message.  

Senior Moments

Breakfast with the Birds - enjoy a light breakfast as you learn about our winter birds.  We'll also watch them at the feeders.  For adults of all ages.  Pre-registration required.

A Tropical Escape

Enjoy an escape from the winter blahs.  Tropical treats, drinks, a short presentation on Hawaii's wildlife, and a craft await you.  Adult program.  $5 fee.  Pre-regsitration required.  Dress in tropical..

A Splash of Red

For kids in 1st-4th grades.  We'll learn about cardinals and other winter birds.  Games & crafting, too.  $5 fee.  Pre-registration required.

Horse Race Fundraiser

A fun and interactive fundraising event at the Effingham Performance Center to benefit the Ballard Nature Center. Doors open at 6:00pm Races start at 7:00pm A night that re-creates being..

Wild Times

Wild Times Exotics, from Springfield, will be here for an awesome presentation with live animals.  The program will last one hour.  Registration is required by facebook message, email, or phone. ..

Senior Moments

Come learn about the frogs that live at Ballard.  We'll listen to their calls and we'll even have some live specimens to see.  A little craft project is included.  For..

Golden Egg Hunt

For adults and teens.   Come out anytime on April 6, sunrise to sunset.  Find a golden egg and take a photo of yourselft holding it.  Submit your photo for a..