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To educate, engage, and empower our community to become stewards of the natural world that sustains us. 


Looking for an overnight adventure?
We are launching a new Wildlife Sleepover program for birthday parties, group outings, and church groups.  Check out all the details of this new educational program being offered: Wildlife Sleepover Programs


SUMMER CAMP!
 

Check out all the details of our fun summer day camp programming with many new programs being offered.  Check out the Youth Farm Team Program for older campers.


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Dr. Mary Jane Dockeray Legacy Fund
 

Mary Jane Dockeray, the founding curator of Blandford Nature Center, has left a lasting mark upon the community with her lifetime of working to connect people with nature. 

We have launched the Mary Jane Dockeray Legacy Fund to ensure that we can continue Mary Jane's legacy for generations to come. Read more about Mary Jane in this Grand Rapids Press Story.


If you would like to donate online, click here, and note "MJD Fund" in the comment section.

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Check out the new Wildlife Blog!    BNCwildliferehab.wordpress.com


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Want to learn more about all the great

things we do here at Blandford? 

 

Check out this great video about Blandford by RapidMedia, as  well as all our other informational videos at our YouTube Channel:

http://www.youtube.com/user/BlandfordNatureCtr



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Blandford Wish List items
Check out our wish list for both big and small items you may have that you are ready to donate for a tax-deduction.  Click here to see our list.

Blandford Location & Hours:

Google Map of our location:

Our interpretive center is open free of charge.    Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm.       Saturday from 12 to 5pm.

Our trails are open every day from dawn until dusk.  Click this trails link to download our trail map.

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Become a Blandford Member!

Membership gets you reduced rates for fantastic programs, access to our CSA shares, discounts on merchandise, and free admission to 150 additional nature centers through our ANCA membership.  Check out all the details here.

ANCA

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How can we help you?

If you're a teacher...
Explore our many educational programs.

If you're a parent...
Try our home school options, family-friendly programming, or simply enjoy everything the grounds have to offer.

If you're a gardener...
Rent a community garden plot at Blandford Farm.

If you love fresh produce...                                   Become a Blandford Farm CSA member and get fresh vegetables all summer long.

If you're hosting a special event...
Have our traveling wildlife program bring some animal life to your party.

If you have family or friends visiting...
Stop in our Wildlife Center or walk the Wildlife Trail to introduce them to Michigan birds of prey.

If you want to share your time...
Learn more about our volunteer opportunities.

If you are interested in supporting Blandford...
Consider a gift or membership.

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               Blandford is -- Hands-on Learning!
 
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Blandford phone "App" now up!
Got a smart phone?  Looking to explore?  Come decode nature using the many QR codes on our trail signs.  You'll learn more about our flora and fauna AND you'll engage your youngsters with nature in a way they love - using technology!  Download the android Blandford App today and start exploring.

Mobile app

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