Brukner Nature Center

Brukner Nature Center Trails are open sunrise to sunset each day.

Interpretive Building is open:
Monday - Saturday 9 am to 5 pm
Sunday - 12:30 pm to 5 pm

Closed from December 24 through January 1

Monday - Saturday Fee for Non-Members
$2.50 per person
$10.00 per family
Sunday Free

Brukner Nature Center is a privately-funded non-profit nature preserve dedicated to environmental education and wildlife rehabilitation.

BNC New Member Benefits!

Brukner Nature Center truly appreciates our members and are dedicated to providing fun, educational and rewarding benefits for you and your families. Watch for updates on our new members-only lecture series! And if you want to have a booth at the craft show - members get a special rate! Not already a member? Please join today!

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ANCA Reciprocal List – Association of Nature Center Administrators

Spirit Night at Waffle House in Troy – March 28, 2pm-9pm

Support the wildlife ambassadors at BNC simply by eating out! Did you know that it costs us about $1,000 every year just to feed our 40 wildlife ambassadors? From mealworms for the big brown bat to poultry started for the wood duck, it all adds up!

So take your family and friends to Waffle House on Archer Drive in Troy and if we have at least 30 supporters there that evening, 25% of the total sales for the evening will be donated to BNC! No need to take anything with you, just say that your're eating out for Brukner Nature Center! Click here for your reminder!

RUN WILD – 5K Earth Day Celebration – Registration: Click Here
Saturday, April 21 at 9:30am

If you enjoy running or hiking the woodland trails, you'll love BNC's annual 5K Run Wild Earth Day celebration! Pre-registration is just $20 ($25 for non members) and all proceeds support our cool wildlife programs. Each participant will receive a commemorative organic cotton T-shirt, scrumptious homemade refreshments, a visit with our amazing wildlife ambassadors, one of akind awards and the opportunity to win some great door prizes! Trail maps of the course are now available! Just send us an e-mail to info@bruknernaturecenter.com and we will notify you when the registrations are on the website! Registration: Click Here

Tunes in the Trees – Saturday, April 28, 10:00am – 4:00pm

Come enjoy some Bluegrass, Folk and American Acoustic music at our 8th annual musical celebration and support Brukner Nature Center. Enjoy a day of toe-tappin' fun on two stages with local bands including Absolute Breakdown, Sugar Grove, Berachah Valley, North & South, Silver Grass, The Blue Fugates, Ann & Phil Case, Boston Boy, C& M Bluegrass, Peaceful Mountain, Rum River Blend, Rock Island Plow Company, Northern Divide, Storm's Creek, Lamp Post 4, Terry Penkal and more! Buy a raffle ticket for a 2012 Tunes in the Trees custom inlay HD-28V Vintage Series Rosewood Martin Guitar! Come rain or shine (indoor stage options)! Free and open to the public! Donations welcome and support the orphaned and injured wildlife cared for in our wildlife rehabilitation unit. Call BNC at 937-698-6493 for more info. Please carpool! Click Here for the poster. www.tunesinthetrees.com

Spring PEEP – Registration opens Sunday, March 11, 12:30pm

The days are getting warmer, the trees are beginning to bud, and your preschooler is ready to explore the wonderful outdoors!! Registration for Brukner Nature Center's Preschool Environmental Education Program (PEEP) will open to the public on Sunday, March 11. Classes for this unique program will be offered Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 9:30- 11:30am with an additional afternoon class offered on Friday from 12:30-2:30pm. This six week session includes a different nature–related topic each week and will run April 10 through May 18. The fee for this hands-on adventure, geared specifically for children ages 3 to 5, is just $45 for BNC Members and $60 for non-members. All fees are due upon registration (cash or check only). Class size is limited to 12 children so be sure to sign up early!

BNC hosts 'Introduction to Wildlife Rehab' Workshop

The Ohio Wildlife Rehabilitators Association will be offering their Introduction to Wildlife Rehabilitation workshop on Saturday, March 24th at BNC! This 8–hour workshop covers wildlife rehabilitation regulations in Ohio, handling wildlife calls, neonatal care of orphaned wildlife, zoonotic diseases, stabilization, and transportation of Category I species (tree squirrels, ground squirrels, and Eastern Cotton- tailRabbits). This class, or an equivalent, is required by the Ohio Division of Wildlife to apply for a Category I Rehabilitation Permit. For additional details and to register, please visit the OWRA website, www.owra.org,

Our Wildlife Ambassadors Need Your Help...

When you donate to the 'Adopt an Animal' program at Brukner Nature Center, you will help with the cost for the food and care needed for the wildlife ambassadors. With your help these amazing creatures can continue to educate and touch the lives of all generations. With your contributions you will receive a special certificate featuring a photo of your adopted Wildlife Ambassador! Please click here for more information or call 937-698-6493

Now you can help support BNC when you wash your car!

BNC has partnered with our local TNT Supreme Clean car wash and a fundraising organization called Wash With A Cause.

Here's how it works:
-Go to TNT to wash your car in any of their auto mated wash bays.

-Simply type in our designated code [5270] on the carwash keypad.

-15% of the cost will be donated directly to BNC

TNT Supreme Clean Car Wash is located at 1974 Donn Davis Way, across from the Dave Arbogast dealership and behind the circle K gas station/convenient store on 25A (Exit #69 off of Interstate 75). It's a great way to support BNC this winter!

Help support BNC's Wildlife - buy a 2012 Entertainment Book!

These popular coupon books are only $30! Inside you'll find money saving coupons for dining out, travel, entertainment, shopping and more. All proceeds from the sale of these books support Brukner Nature Center's dedication to wildlife conservation through environmental education, so stop in and pick one up today–they make great gifts!

Celebrate Your Child's Birthday at Brukner Nature Center!

Celebrate your child's next birthday with a wildlife themed party at Brukner Nature Center! During the two hour Bug Box rental, a BNC naturalist will provide a half hour hands on, live wildlife program! Nature related favors can be purchased in the Nature Shop and the trails and grounds are available fory our use. This is a fun, yet educational celebration! The fee is just $25 for BNC members and $40 for non-members. Call today to schedule your party!

Shop online and support Brukner Nature Center! We've partnered with OnlineNatureMall to give you added shopping while still benefiting BNC. Brukner Nature Center received 10% of the proceeds from the sales. Choose from thousands of items, including bird feeders, nature and garden books, binoculars, children's books and educational toys, telescopes, software and other nature items prefect as gifts and delivered to your door. Shop now at OnlineNatureMall

For more information contact Brukner Nature Center at: info@bruknernaturecenter.com

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