• Give Back to Blandford

    We are an independent 501(c)3 non-profit that does not receive support from taxes. All donations go towards maintaining 264 acres of land, caring for our wildlife, and providing engaging outdoor experiences.

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    Wildlife Ambassadors

    Blandford is home to over 40 rehabilitated Wildlife Ambassadors! These animals are unable to survive in the wild and help educate students about Michigan wildlife.

    About our Wildlife

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    THE HIGHLANDS

    Blandford Nature Center and the Land Conservancy of West Michigan collaborated on the purchase of the 121-acre former Highlands Golf Club in Grand Rapids.

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    The Blandford Farm

    With 2.5 acres of land, our farm has been growing over 200 different varieties of vegetables since 2010.

    Learn about the Blandford Farm

We’re celebrating Earth Day during the entire month of April by offering free admission from Saturday, April 1st – Sunday, April 30th! This means Blandford’s trails will be open at no cost from dawn to dusk daily, and the Mary Jane Dockeray Visitor Center will be open at no cost Monday-Saturday from 9 am- 5 pm.

Visitors of all ages will 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 Blandford Farm and Children’s Garden, and our Wildlife Education Center with over 40 rehabilitated wildlife ambassadors. Please note that our Wildlife Education Center may be off-limits during different times of the day due to programming, feeding, and staff training. As part of Admission Free April, we are also offering a variety of free programming throughout the month! Visit our Community Calendar for more information on our upcoming program opportunities.

Questions? Contact us at info@blandfordnaturecenter.org or call us at (616) 735-6240.

Thank you to our Admission Free April Sponsor!

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Wildlife Ambassadors

Blandford’s Wildlife Education Center is home to many rehabilitated animals that are no longer able to survive in the wild. These wildlife ambassadors participate in educational programming and reach thousands of students and families in West Michigan every year!

Learn about our wildlife

Land Conservancy of West Michigan and The Highlands

Blandford Nature Center and the Land Conservancy of West Michigan collaborated on the purchase of the 121-acre former Highlands Golf Club in Grand Rapids in the winter of 2017 with a vision to transform the property into a natural area for community recreation, nature preservation, and land conservation.

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Supported by the MICHIGAN ARTS AND CULTURE COUNCIL and the NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS.

 

 

 

 

Thank you to all of our corporate sponsors!