Ballard Nature Center

Ballard Nature Center Ballard Nature offers hiking trails, kids' fishing pond, pavilions, & a visitor center with exhibits and bird feeding garden.

We offer programs throughout the year. Trails open daily from dawn until dusk. Interactive trail map link - https://jansengis.com/bnc/. Visitor center closed on Sun and Mon in winter.

Due to the popularity of Friday's campfire, which has filled, we have added an additional night. It will be held if th...
05/30/2026

Due to the popularity of Friday's campfire, which has filled, we have added an additional night. It will be held if there is enough interest.

05/30/2026
05/29/2026

A spot has opened up in the Pond camp on June 11. For kids ages 7-10. Register online.

05/28/2026

Registration is closed for the campfire night. It filled up quickly!!

Registration open.
05/28/2026

Registration open.

Gray dogwoods are blooming. Later there will be white berries, which are eaten by several bird species.
05/26/2026

Gray dogwoods are blooming. Later there will be white berries, which are eaten by several bird species.

05/23/2026

Memorial Day weekend hours. The visitor center is open with regular weekend hours. It will be closed on Monday in observance of Memorial Day.

Add some color to a dreary day with a stroll through the prairies. The spring blooms are out! Can you name these species...
05/20/2026

Add some color to a dreary day with a stroll through the prairies. The spring blooms are out! Can you name these species? Drop your guesses in the comments!👇đŸĒģ☀ī¸

Address

5253 E US Highway 40
Altamont, IL
62411

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm
Saturday 12pm - 4pm
Sunday 1pm - 4pm

Telephone

(618) 483-6856

Website

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