BLANDFORD NATURE CENTER

Blandford Nature Center is a 501(c)(3) environmental education organization in Grand Rapids, Michigan that operates an outdoor learning campus across 264 acres including trails, a working demonstration farm, historic buildings, and a wildlife education center. The center delivers year-round programs for children, families, schools, and community members—field trips, camps, outreach (Nature Neighbors), wildlife ambassador presentations, volunteer opportunities, and public events. Blandford focuses on experiential environmental education and land stewardship, preserving urban natural space while partnering with regional organizations (including the Land Conservancy of West Michigan) to expand public access and conservation. The organization maintains public financials including a posted Form 990 (2023 tax year) and continues active membership, volunteer, and program operations into the mid-2020s.