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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..

Egg Fun Family Activity

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.

Senior Moments

What's Hatching?  Come learn about the amazing variety of eggs and the animals that lay them.  We'll have a couple live animal guest to meet.  You can sample a few..

Luminary Walk

Celebrate spring with a walk on our special luminary-lined woodland trail.  Enjoy beautiful luminaria of different types and other decorations.  You can also roast marshmallows at the firepit and do..