# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Wildlife Care Apprentices
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Is your child interested in the world of wildlife care? Join our wildlife team for this half-day Wildlife Care Apprenticeship program! Similar to our Wildlife Camps, this program allows your child to get a hands-on experience with Blandford’s wildlife ambassadors. Participants will spend the afternoon meeting the ambassadors, providing them with food and enrichment, and then heading outdoors for a wildlife-seeking adventure on the Blandford property. Participants will go home with a Blandford vintage logo vinyl sticker and stories to tell of their fun afternoon!

This is a drop-off program for children ages 10-15, so allergy and emergency information is required for all registrants. For more information, please email registrar@blandfordnaturecenter.org. Our Wildlife Programs Specialist, Sarah Peterson, will be leading this program and will be assisted by our wildlife volunteers and Wildlife Manager. 

Cost:
Non-Members: $75
Members (20% discount): $60

Note: This program is for children ages 10-15. 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 may 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 be notified of your refund options (minus the credit card processing fee) or reschedule options. 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.

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 be notified of your refund options (minus the credit card processing fee) or reschedule options. 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.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grand-rapids/wildlife-care-apprentices/200030639050521
- **Event Categories**: Meetups, trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## 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

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Wildlife Care Apprentices being held?
  - **A:** Wildlife Care Apprentices takes place on Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 03:00 pm at 1715 Hillburn Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49504.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Wildlife Care Apprentices?
  - **A:** Wildlife Care Apprentices is organized by Blandford Nature Center.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Blandford Nature Center's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Blandford Nature Center a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Blandford Nature Center has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.

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