Blandford Nature Center

Blandford Nature Center Blandford Nature Center is a community-owned non-profit nature center. Our mission is to engage & empower our community through enriching experiences in nature.
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501(c)(3) Non-Profit Charitable Organization

🌼This week we are at Caledonia Lakeside Park on Tuesday August 25th, Townsend Park on Thursday August 27th, and Long Lak...
08/23/2026

🌼This week we are at Caledonia Lakeside Park on Tuesday August 25th, Townsend Park on Thursday August 27th, and Long Lake Park on Saturday August 29th. Come join the fun.

Register at: https://blandfordnaturecenter.org/off-site-programs/
or link in bio

🥬Is your child interested in the world of wildlife care? Join our wildlife team for this half-day Wildlife Care Apprenti...
08/21/2026

🥬Is your child interested in the world of wildlife care? Join our wildlife team for this half-day Wildlife Care Apprenticeship program. This program allows your child to get a hands-on experience with Blandford’s wildlife ambassadors. Participants will spend the afternoon meeting the ambassadors, providing them with food and enrichment, and then heading outdoors for a wildlife-seeking adventure on the Blandford property.

Saturday, September 5th - 12:00-3:00pm

Register at: https://conta.cc/4qlEtml
or link in bio

💐Have you considered starting your own cut flower garden or a roadside flower stand? Then this class is a great place to...
08/20/2026

💐Have you considered starting your own cut flower garden or a roadside flower stand? Then this class is a great place to start!

Join Blandford Nature Center’s resident flower expert and learn about what to consider before you begin your own cut flower journey. Discussion will include topics such as which flowers are hardiest in our zone, which varieties produce well, and how to consider your personal style and color preferences when choosing what to plant. After learning the basics of flower farming, you’ll head out into the Blandford Farm’s own flower field to harvest flowers, and you’ll arrange your own bouquet to take home. We’ll provide harvesting tools and a mason jar for your bouquet.

Wednesday, August 26th - 6:00-7:30pm

Register at: https://conta.cc/4gF9grq or link in bio

💐Harvest and arrange your own flower bouquet directly from the Blandford Farm! Our flower farming expert will teach you ...
08/18/2026

💐Harvest and arrange your own flower bouquet directly from the Blandford Farm! Our flower farming expert will teach you everything you need to know and and will guide you throughout the process. We will supply you with all the tools you need (including a mason jar) to create a beautiful centerpiece you can feature in your own home.

Wednesday, August 19th - 6:00-7:00pm

Register at: https://conta.cc/4w9TlGo or link in bio

🦦John Ball Zoo is a place to get closer to wildlife, with immersive habitats, a funicular ride, and even a zipline over ...
08/16/2026

🦦John Ball Zoo is a place to get closer to wildlife, with immersive habitats, a funicular ride, and even a zipline over the zoo. Guests can check out the new North American river otter habitat, say hello to Hugo the pygmy hippo and Juniper the snow leopard cub.

For additional information visit https://jbzoo.org/.

📸 Attn: Professional Photographers! 👋We are thankful that you are inspired by how beautiful Blandford Nature Center is -...
08/14/2026

📸 Attn: Professional Photographers! 👋
We are thankful that you are inspired by how beautiful Blandford Nature Center is - our volunteers and staff have worked hard to make that possible. 🥵

🌱Ripping up plantings, squashing native wildflowers, & driving over protected habitats is unacceptable. 🐢

Our nature center is only available for professional photo sessions for those who have PHOTOGRAPHY MEMBERSHIPS. These supporters have agreed to protect our trails, flora & fauna, and check in with our teams before and after a visit for their safety and protect their private sessions from program interruption.

Link to purchase your Photography Membership:
https://blandfordnaturecenter.org/membership/

08/14/2026

📚 All farmers big and small are invited to join us for storytime at the Blandford Farm. We’ll read a few favorite farm stories, create a farm-themed take-home craft, and take a walk around the farm to meet the animals that bring our stories to life. It’s a great way to spend a morning exploring, learning, and playing together. 📚

Friday, August 21st - 10:30-11:30am

Register at: https://conta.cc/4ycBvDY
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Join herbalist Camilla Voelker of A Season of Wellness to explore the trails and ecosystems of Blandford as you learn to...
08/13/2026

Join herbalist Camilla Voelker of A Season of Wellness to explore the trails and ecosystems of Blandford as you learn to identify plants commonly used in Western Herbalism. We’ll talk about the plants in their peak harvesting time as we head into fall and introduce you to ways to incorporate them into your own health and wellness routines. This time of year we often see herbs that support the immune system – coincidence? Not at all! Come learn about these special plants! Samples and tastings will be provided.

August 20th, 6:00-7:30pm
Register > https://conta.cc/3SXkTQp
Link in bio

08/12/2026

🐐 Is your child a future farmer or perhaps just a farm animal admirer? Sign up for this special 2-hour program to learn how we care for the animals at the Blandford Farm! 🐑 This program allows children to get hands-on experience with Blandford’s chickens, goat, and sheep, learning how to feed, water and provide enrichment for them. 🐓

Wednesday, August 19th - 9:00-11:00am

Register at: https://conta.cc/4vmnp06
or link in bio

Address

1715 Hillburn Avenue NW
Grand Rapids, MI
49504

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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