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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..

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.  

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.

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..

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

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 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. ..

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..

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..

Come walk a special trail lined with fun activities about eggs & animals that lay eggs.  Self-guided.  Come anytime during 1pm to 3pm.  Cancelled if inclement weather.