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Bring your toddlers and preschoolers out to meet other families at the Blandford Farm during Blandford Nature Center’s Barnyard Buddies! Each program will explore a different farm theme. The program will include a story and touchable learning materials, an activity, or a craft. Please come prepared for a short guided hike where your toddler can explore the theme of the day. Weather permitting, we will end in our Farm Playscape for self-guided free play. Dress for the weather - the barn is drafty and unheated! Upon arrival, please check in with the Blandford Educator at the picnic tables near our Animal Barn. After the program, feel free to head over the main Nature Center to visit the animals, play in the Nature Nook, or explore the trails. Your program fee includes General Admission!Cost (includes general admission to the Nature Center):
Non-Member Child (ages 1 and up): $10
Non-Member Adult: $5
Member Child (ages 1 and up): $5
Member Adult: Free
Children 0-12 Months: Free
Important Notes - Please read: This program takes place at the Blandford Farm, located at 3145 Milo St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49534. There is parking available at the Farm, or you may park at the main Visitor Center and walk the 10-15 min walk to the Farm. There are NO BATHROOMS available at the Farm at this time of year, so please plan accordinging. All registered children must have a registered adult in attendance with them.
Note: 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. Children under 12 months are free, but registration is required for all participants, including adults and infants. Pre-registration is required. Online registration closes at noon the day before the program. If the program sells out, you may complete your online registration to be added to the waitlist. We will contact you if spots become available. This program will take place indoors and outdoors. Please dress for the weather. In the event of severe weather, this program will be cancelled, and participants will be notified of their refund options.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellation requests received at least 7 days before the scheduled program are eligible for a 50% refund of the total registration cost, not including the credit card processing fee. Due to administration costs, full refunds are not available. Cancellation requests received within 7 days of a program are not eligible for a refund. Please come prepared for the elements as refunds are not available for weather-related conditions except in the case of severe weather. If Blandford cancels a program due to severe weather, you will have two options: transfer your registration to the reschedule date or donate your registration fee. In the event we are unable to reschedule the program, full refunds will be available. All community programs will have a registrant minimum. If the minimum is not met, you will be contacted by Blandford Nature Center and notified of your refund options.
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