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A story featuring an owl and a woodpecker, then activities to learn more about them.  Bring a blanket for storytime.  Registration required.

Make a peanut butter & seed feeder, paint a birdhouse, and learn about our local birds.  Registration required.

Family program all about Reptiles. Learn about turtles, lizards, and snakes. We'll focus a bit on snakes and have a meet and greet with our resident snake, Cora. We'll also..

Join the River Bend Astronomy Club to learn about and to view the night sky.  Several members will be bringing telescopes and you will be able to look at Saturn,..

Laney Brandenburg is forming an Astronomy Club for girls 10 yrs old and up.  Come find out more, look through telescopes, and do some activities.  Please register by phoning Elaine..

For kids ages 3-5 with adult.  We’ll have a book about seeds, walk a trail to find fun seeds, and do a craft.  Pre-register by noon, Sept. 8, call 618-483-6856..

3D Bow Shoot along the trails for all skill levels.  Over 30 targets!  $20 per person to shoot, includes a lunch.  Sponsored by Rinehart Targets. 2021 bow shoot

Family/adult program about owls.  Includes a hike and a fun craft.  Pre-registration required, call 618-483-6856 or email ballardnc@frontiernet.net.  $2 per person.

3D Bow Shoot along the trails for all skill levels.  Over 30 targets!  $20 per person to shoot, includes a lunch.  Sponsored by Rinehart Targets.

The Illinois Nature Preserves Commission is teaming up with the Ballard Nature Center to host a Ballard BioBlitz! The event will take place, starting at 6pm on September 24th and..