# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Thankful for Wildlife Day
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 26 Nov, 2025 at 09:30 am – Wed, 26 Nov, 2025 at 03:00 pm
- **Event Description**: We are celebrating Michigan’s wildlife today, and especially the animal ambassadors who live at Blandford! From owls to turtles and many others in between, caring for non-releasable animals has been part of our history for over 50 years. There are more than 35 resident animals at Blandford who help us teach folks of all ages about the wonders of Michigan’s native species, and we are so grateful for them!

Below is a schedule of programs for the day. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Walk-ins may be allowed if space is available, but space in each program is limited, and we highly recommend pre-registering to guarantee your spot. Please visit the community calendar and click on each link to read more about the program and to register.

General Admission to the Nature Center
2 & Under: Free
Members: Free
Non-Member: $5

Special Programs (additional cost):

9:30-11:00am – Gratitude Crafts (ages 3+) – $5 per child

11:00-11:30am – Story Time with the Animals (all ages) – $3 per child or free with donation

12:00-12:30pm – Story Time with the Animals (all ages) – $3 per child or free with donation

12:30-2:00pm – Gratitude Crafts (ages 3+) – $5 per child

Note: All programs will take place indoors.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grand-rapids/thankful-for-wildlife-day/200029092548857
- **Event Categories**: nonprofit, calendar
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 126

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Grand Rapids
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1715 Hillburn Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49504
- **lat**: 42.99466
- **long**: -85.73913
- **full address**: 1715 Hillburn Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49504

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Thankful for Wildlife Day being held?
  - **A:** Thankful for Wildlife Day takes place on Wed, 26 Nov, 2025 at 09:30 am to Wed, 26 Nov, 2025 at 03:00 pm at 1715 Hillburn Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49504.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Thankful for Wildlife Day?
  - **A:** Thankful for Wildlife Day is organized by Blandford Nature Center.

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