Bring your toddlers and preschoolers out to meet other families during Blandford Nature Center’s Toddler Time where you will explore different themes of nature each session with a Blandford staff guide. Please stop in at the Visitor Center to find out where we will be meeting. This program will include a story and/or touchable learning materials or craft! Please come prepared for a short guided hike to our outdoor playscape, the Nature Nook, where your toddler can explore the mud kitchen and natural playscape with others for self-guided play time! Registration for this program includes admission to walk the trails and the Wildlife Education Center inside the Visitor Center!
This program will run rain, snow, or shine, so dress for the weather! Please note that this program is designed for children ages 1-4 and their caregivers. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Older children are welcome but should be prepared for the slower pace of this program. Registration is required for all participants, including adults and infants. The first 15 people to register are guaranteed spots.
Additional Information: Online pre-registration is encouraged to reserve your spots. Online registration closes the day before at 12pm. We cannot guarantee spots will be available if you drop-in the morning-of the program, as registration is first come, first serve. Please call the morning of the program if you would like to drop-in to ensure openings are available at 616-735-6240. It is encouraged to register over the phone if spots are available day-of.
Child Members: $5
Child Non-Members: $8
Adult Member: Free
Adult Non-member: $3
12 Months and Under: Free (registration still required)
Please Note: This program will take place mainly outdoors, but may also include an indoor location.
COVID-19 Information: As of January 1, 2023, face coverings are not required while participating in programs indoors or outdoors at Blandford. Blandford will continue to monitor local COVID rates and reserves the right to reinstate masking requirements for staff, general visitors, and program participants of all ages, regardless of vaccination status, if community health concerns arise. Blandford will notify program participants if this policy changes before a scheduled program takes place. Participants should not attend a program if they show any signs of infectious illness, including cough, fever, headache, runny nose, vomiting or diarrhea.