Choose 9-10:30 am or 1-2:30 pm. Class designed for grandparent(s) and their grandkid(s). After listening to the story, Lunchtime for a Purple Snake, participants will paint a picture together. Also, enjoy a presentation including fun facts about snakes and a fun game. $5 per group. Pre-register at least 3 days before class.
An afternoon filled with outdoor games, nature train rides, fishing, scavenger hunt, and crafting. Come and go. No registratin required.
Adults will have fun decorating a real pumpkin with colorful duct tape and buttons. Plus, fun facts about pumpkins and we’ll enjoy eating roasted pumpkin seeds and drinking apple cider. $5 per person. Registration and payment due 3 days before class.
Walk a decorated trail and beware, there are spooks along the way. We will also have fun Halloween themed yard games. Pre-registration is required. Hike times are 6:45, 7, 7:15, 7:30 and 7:45. Group sizes will be kept small. $2 per person.
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.