Join indigenous chef, Camren Stott, at Blandford Nature Center for a program about decolonized food pathways, food sovereignty, and foraging! This is an interactive and immersive program. Participants will be hands on in harvesting, foraging,… 
Get up close and capture the magic of our wild residents! This unique opportunity allows photographers of all abilities to get photographs of Blandford's wildlife ambassadors. In this program you will learn about and encounter… 
Interested in growing mushrooms at home? Chris Swinson of Mycophile's Garden will lead this fascinating program where you will learn how to grow beautiful, delicious mushrooms in your yard, garden, or garage. This 2-hour introductory cultivation class will cover… 
Join us in the forge to learn how fire, metal and a hammer come together to create a functional item or a work of art! Our experienced blacksmith will teach you a few tricks of…
Join us in the forge to learn how fire, metal, and a hammer come together to create a functional item or a work of art! Our experienced blacksmith will teach you a few tricks of… 
Join Chris Swinson of Mycophile's Garden mushroom farm for an afternoon identifying some of the 1,000 species of mushrooms that grow in Michigan. We'll begin with a 1-hour lecture covering the basic terms, types, habitats,… 
Come make this seasonal tonic with herbalist Camilla Voelker! Fire Cider is a traditional apple cider vinegar preparation packed with available kitchen veggies that support wellness during the winter months. In this class, we will…
Join us in the forge to learn how fire, metal, and a hammer come together to create a functional item or a work of art! Our experienced blacksmith will teach you a few tricks of… 
Explore the nature of summer in this fun series exploring Blandford’s forests, waterways, and meadow. We will meet some of Blandford’s resident wildlife, take a hike to see what kinds of plants and animals inhabit… 
Summer is a great time for foraging wild edibles that both humans and wild animals can enjoy. Join one of our wildlife staff members on a hike to find wild plant food items on the… 
