# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Nature Neighbors: Hike with a Naturalist
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 06 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am – Thu, 06 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Participants of all ages are invited to  join Blandford Nature Center’s Environmental Educators as they lead a beginner naturalist hike. This is a program designed for nature enthusiasts of all levels but will be catered towards people with beginner level plant and animal knowledge. We’ll learn how to use field guide apps and nature guides. This program is a great opportunity to get to know your local park’s seasonal treasures!

Cost:
Adults: $5
Children 2 and Up: $5
Children Under 2: Free

Location and Directions: This program begins at the Enclosed Shelter at Long Lake Park located at 13747 Krauskopf Rd NE, Sparta, MI 49345. The Enclosed Shelter is located across Krauskopk Road from the sand beach and swimming area in Long Lake Park. Follow signs for Blandford Nature Center programs. There is a park map and link to directions available on this page of the Kent County Parks website.

Age Recommendation: This program is designed with adults in mind and may be suitable for children ages 12+. Younger children are welcome to attend but must be registered. This is NOT a drop-off program. All registered children must have a registered adult supervising at all times throughout the program.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sparta/nature-neighbors-hike-with-a-naturalist/200030366686912
- **Event Categories**: sports
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 26

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Sparta
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Long Lake Park, 13747 Krauskopf NE, Sparta, MI 49345
- **lat**: 43.21401
- **long**: -85.65848
- **full address**: Long Lake Park, 13747 Krauskopf NE, Sparta, MI 49345, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Nature Neighbors: Hike with a Naturalist being held?
  - **A:** Nature Neighbors: Hike with a Naturalist takes place on Thu, 06 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am to Thu, 06 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Long Lake Park, 13747 Krauskopf NE, Sparta, MI 49345, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Nature Neighbors: Hike with a Naturalist?
  - **A:** Nature Neighbors: Hike with a Naturalist is organized by Blandford Nature Center.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Nature Neighbors: Hike with a Naturalist is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Sparta, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Nature Neighbors: Hike with a Naturalist sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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