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Come learn about our common owls and take a hike to listen for them.  Barred owls begin nesting in February, so hopefull we will hear our resident pair.  Call or email to register.  For adults and kids ages 11 and up.

A Nite at the Races with Ballard Nature Center A fun and interactive fundraising event at the Effingham Performance Center to benefit the Ballard Nature Center. Mark your calendar for Friday, March 5, 2021 with doors opening at 6pm and the races starting at 7pm. This event will re-create being at a true horserace. Dress..

Canceled due to rain in the forecast.

Come out anytime between 7pm and 8:30pm to take a walk on this special luminary lit trail to celebrate the first day of spring, which is March 20.

Come anytime from 1pm-3pm for a fun self-guided trail all about animals that lay eggs, a chick search, and an "I spy" egg hunt.  Not an Easter egg hunt.

Come enjoy the spring woodland flowers and learn to identify some of our common birds.  Adult program.  Pre-registration required.

Registration for kids' summer camps begins.  See schedule on summer camp page for all the details.

Get dressed up and put on your pretty/stylish hats.  We'll sip tea, eat treats, take a walk, and play games.  Registration required.

They may be slow, but they are still interesting.  We'll have a fun book, game, and craft.  Bring a blanket to sit on for storytime.  Registration required.