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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.

    General
    Beach, Parks & Trails
    General Amenities
    • Free Parking:
    • Minutes to Airport: 30
    Trail
    • Unpaved:
    • Length: 0-2 Miles
    • Easy:
    • Cross Country Skiing:
    • Nature Trails:
    • Hiking:
    Accessibility
    • Accessible Restrooms:
    • Family Restrooms:
    • Accessible Parking:
    • Large Print Materials:
    General
    Beach, Parks & Trails
    General Amenities
    • Free Parking:
    • Minutes to Airport: 30
    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 150
    • Concurrent Meeting Rooms 1
    • Conference Capacity 150
    • Wedding Indoor Receptions Yes
    • Wedding Ceremonies Yes
    • Wedding Outdoor Receptions Yes
    • Banquet Capacity 200
    • Number of Rooms 4
    • Dec 18, 2018 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

      Nature Buds

      Blandford Nature Center 1715 Hillburn Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

      • Price Per Person: $3/members, $6/non-members (adults are admitted free).
      • Next Occurrence: Dec 18, 2018
      • Recurring weekly on Tuesday
      • Walking Tour: Yes
    • Jan 5, 2019 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

      Snowshoe Hike

      Blandford Nature Center 1715 Hillburn Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

      • Price Per Person: $3/members, $6/non-members ($5 for snowshoe rental)
      • Walking Tour: Yes
    • Jan 8 - Feb 26, 2019 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

      Nature Buds: Winter Edition

      Blandford Nature Center 1715 Hillburn Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

      • Price Per Person: $3/members, $6/non-members (adults are admitted free)
      • Next Occurrence: Jan 8, 2019
      • Recurring weekly on Tuesday
    • Jan 12 - Feb 2, 2019 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

      Drop-In Program: Snowshoe Hike

      Blandford Nature Center 1715 Hillburn Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

      • Price Per Person: $3/members, $6/non-members. Participants ages 2 and under are admitted free.
      • Next Occurrence: Jan 12, 2019
      • Recurring weekly on Saturday
    • Feb 14, 2019 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM & 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

      Showshoe with Your Sweetie

      Blandford Nature Center 1715 Hillburn Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

      • Price Per Person: $15/members, $18/non-members ($20/members, $24/non-members with snowshoes)
      • Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM & 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
      • Walking Tour: Yes
    • Feb 16, 2019 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

      Drop-In Program: Tracking

      Blandford Nature Center 1715 Hillburn Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

      • Price Per Person: $3/members, $6/non-members. Participants ages 2 and under are admitted free.
    • Feb 16, 2019 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM & 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

      Showshoe with Your Sweetie *Sold Out*

      Blandford Nature Center 1715 Hillburn Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

      • Price Per Person: $15/members, $18/non-members ($20/members, $24/non-members with snowshoes)
      • Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM & 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
      • Walking Tour: Yes
    • Feb 22, 2019 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

      Drop-In Program: Historical Cabin

      Blandford Nature Center 1715 Hillburn Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

      • Price Per Person: $3/members, $6/non-members. Participants ages 2 and under are admitted free.
    • Apr 9 - 30, 2019 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

      Nature Buds: Spring Edition

      Blandford Nature Center 1715 Hillburn Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

      • Price Per Person: $3/members, $6/non-members (adults are admitted free)
      • Next Occurrence: Apr 9, 2019
      • Recurring weekly on Tuesday
    • Apr 27, 2019 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

      Birds and Bagels: Birding 101

      Blandford Nature Center 1715 Hillburn Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

      • Price Per Person: $5/members, $8/non-members
    • Apr 27, 2019 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

      Warbler Walk

      Blandford Nature Center 1715 Hillburn Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

      • Price Per Person: $5/members, $8/non-members
    • May 11, 2019 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

      Meet the Blandford Animals

      Blandford Nature Center 1715 Hillburn Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

      • Price Per Person: $3/members, $6/non-members
    • May 18, 2019 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

      BFFs (Butterfly Finding Friend)

      Blandford Nature Center 1715 Hillburn Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

      • Price Per Person: $5/members, $8/non-members
    • Jan 5, 2019 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

      Well Being Series

      Blandford Nature Center 1715 Hillburn Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

      • Price Per Person: Members $9, Non-members $12
      • Classes: Yes
    • Mar 2, 2019 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

      Henna Workshop Series

      Blandford Nature Center 1715 Hillburn Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

      • Price Per Person: $20/members, $25/non-members for the series
      • Classes: Yes
    • Mar 3, 2019 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

      Drop-In Program: Sugarbush

      Blandford Nature Center 1715 Hillburn Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

      • Price Per Person: $3/members, $6/non-members. Participants ages 2 and under are admitted free.
      • Classes: Yes
    • May 4, 2019 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

      Mushroom Log Workshop

      Blandford Nature Center 1715 Hillburn Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

      • Price Per Person: $30 per inoculated mushroom log/members, $36 per inoculated mushroom log/non-members
      • Classes: Yes
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