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    Blandford Nature Center

    • 1715 Hillburn Ave. NW
    • Grand Rapids, MI 49504
    • Neighborhood:Northwest
    • (616) 735-6240
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    Your premier nature getaway! 264 acres of woods, streams and meadows, 6 miles of trails open dawn to dusk daily. School and community programs. Wildlife education center, organic farm, summer camps, historic buildings, seasonal festivals, and a working sugarbush. Memberships available, volunteers always welcomed. A warm and friendly atmosphere to explore, connect and deepen your relationship to the earth. Fun for the whole family! Admission fees apply.

    COVID 19: Business Details
    General
    Beach, Parks & Trails
    Current Business Details
    • Are you Open or Closed?: Open
    • Additional Guidelines: Reopening the Visitor and Wildlife Education Centers on June 15.

      As the safety of our visitors and staff is important to us, following is a guide of what to expect when you come inside the Visitor Center:
      • If our current inside visitor count is LESS than 10, we will be able to help you immediately upon arrival.
      • If our inside count is AT 10, you will be asked to wait outside at a marked 6 ft physical distance from other visitors. We will let you know when it is your turn to enter.
      • For your safety and ours, Blandford Nature Center requires all staff and visitors to wear masks while inside the Visitor and Wildlife Centers. Masks are optional outdoors.
      • Please postpone your visit if you are feeling ill, all staff is required to do a health screening prior to coming to work at Blandford Nature Center
      • Please be mindful of capacity limitations being imposed when visiting our center as a family/group/etc. Wait time may be longer for larger groups.
    Trail
    • Unpaved:
    • Length: 0-2 Miles
    • Easy:
    • Cross Country Skiing:
    • Nature Trails:
    • Hiking:
    Accessibility
    • Accessible Restrooms:
    • Family Restrooms:
    • Accessible Parking:
    • Large Print Materials:
    COVID 19: Business Details
    General
    Beach, Parks & Trails
    Current Business Details
    • Are you Open or Closed?: Open
    • Additional Guidelines: Reopening the Visitor and Wildlife Education Centers on June 15.

      As the safety of our visitors and staff is important to us, following is a guide of what to expect when you come inside the Visitor Center:
      • If our current inside visitor count is LESS than 10, we will be able to help you immediately upon arrival.
      • If our inside count is AT 10, you will be asked to wait outside at a marked 6 ft physical distance from other visitors. We will let you know when it is your turn to enter.
      • For your safety and ours, Blandford Nature Center requires all staff and visitors to wear masks while inside the Visitor and Wildlife Centers. Masks are optional outdoors.
      • Please postpone your visit if you are feeling ill, all staff is required to do a health screening prior to coming to work at Blandford Nature Center
      • Please be mindful of capacity limitations being imposed when visiting our center as a family/group/etc. Wait time may be longer for larger groups.
    Accessibility
    • Accessible Restrooms:
    • Family Restrooms:
    • Accessible Parking:
    • Large Print Materials:
    Trail
    • Unpaved:
    • Length: 0-2 Miles
    • Easy:
    • Cross Country Skiing:
    • Nature Trails:
    • Hiking:
    Facility Info
    • Exhibits Space Yes
    • Exhibits 1
    • Reception Capacity 150
    • AudioVisual Services Yes
    • Auditorium Yes
    • Auditorium Seating 115
    • Concurrent Meeting Rooms 1
    • Conference Capacity 115
    • Banquet Capacity 115
    • Number of Rooms 1
    Blandford Nature Center


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