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Who is prowling around BNC in the night?  Let's find out!  Learn about nocturnal animals with activities and a hike.  Registration required.

We will gather in a darkened lower level classroom and have fun learning about the creatures that prowl at night.  Family program.  Pre-registration required.

A story, activity, and craft.  We'll take a walk and try to catch some.  Bring a blanket for storytime.  Registration required.

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 make a craft. August 11 with two times to choose from - 10am and 4:30pm. Call, email, or message us to register. For all ages,..

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, Jupiter, and our Moon.

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 217-294-2270.

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 or email ballardnc@frontiernet.net.  

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