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Review:
There are tigers sneaking through the grass in downtown Grand Rapids. No reason for alarm – they are the most popular residents of the Blandford Nature Center. The Center is an independent non-profit organization that leases 143 acres from the City of Grand Rapids. If you are wondering what to do in Grand Rapids with active kids, this is a great place to explore.
They use the land and wildlife to provide high quality community programs and environmental education. Visitors can hike the trails and explore the nature through different seasons, sign up kids for activities such as Spring Break, Winter Break, and Summer Camp, explore the Heritage Buildings to travel back in time, visit Wildlife Education Center, or walk the Wildlife Trail to see the Blandford’s wildlife.
The Center has hundreds of interactive programs that invite children and grownups to get dirty and rediscover their connection with nature.
1715 Hillburn Ave NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan, Phone: 616-735-6240
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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