
Grand Rapids Nature Center Offering Free Admission Entire Month of November
Next month you'll have a chance to get out in nature, explore scenic trails, attend special events, and hang out with wildlife - all for free!
In August Blandford Nature Center offered free admission for the entire month, and they're doing it again!
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November 1st through November 30th admission is free at Blanford Nature Center thanks to a donation by Amway. Blanford Nature Center is located at 1715 Hillburn Ave NW in Grand Rapids.
Explore Blandford's trails and grounds daily from dawn to dusk.
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The Mary Jane Dockeray Visitor Center is open Monday through Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm.
You'll also have access to 264 acres of forests, meadows, and wetlands, 8 miles of trails including 1 mile of ADA accessible trails, 2 outdoor playscapes, the Children’s Garden, and more - all free!
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In addition to free access to the trails and grounds, Blandford will be offering free activities and programs throughout November.
You can visit with over 30 rehabilitated Wildlife Ambassadors or check out the Blandford Farm animals.
Wildlife ambassadors are unable to survive in the wild and help educate visitors about Michigan wildlife. Ambassadors include owls, hawks, rabbits, flying squirrels, a porcupine, an opossum, a bobcat, reptiles, and more. On the farm you'll find goats, chickens, and sheep.
Interested in history? Tour Blandford’s Historical Village on Nov 16. There will also be a no cost flu shot clinic that day.
Other free programs include:
- Nov. 9 - Blanford's Annual Makers Fall Market
- Cinema Saturdays with short environmental documentaries
- Nov. 16 - Mending Circle with My Lovely Muse (registration required)
- Nov. 23 - Electronics Recycling Event at the Highlands
Check out Blandford’s Community Calendar here.
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