Welcome to Brukner Nature Center

We are a non-profit, privately funded organization promoting the appreciation and understanding of wildlife conservation through preservation, education, and rehabilitation.

Have you found a wild animal that needs help?
Call us at 937-698-6493

Please DO NOT bring wildlife to our location until you have spoken with one of our staff.

Visit Us!

  • red fox

    Meet Our Wildlife Ambassadors

    Brukner is home to over 50 wildlife ambassadors, native Ohio species that can no longer survive in the wild. Come meet them in our indoor and outdoor exhibits!

  • hiking trail

    Hike a Trail

    We have 6 miles of nature trails that allow you to search for wildlife through wooldland, wetland, and prairie. Trails are open from sunrise to sunset.

  • Interpretive Building

    The Interpretive Building

    Our Interpretive Building features live wildlife exhibits, a Tree-Top Bird Vista, wildlife art displays, a Children’s Nature library, and our Nature Shop.

  • woodpecker at feeder

    Tree-Top Bird Vista

    Our Tree-Top Bird Vista is an air-conditioned oasis during summer months and a warm and inviting place to spend the winter hours! The pileated woodpecker visits our feeders on a regular basis year round!

  • Programs and Events

    We offer a variety of events and educational programming including summer camps, field trips, night hikes, home school programs and even outreach programs held at your location!

  • featured monthly vendor

    Featured Monthly Vendor

    Each month, we feature a local artisan in our Nature Shop. Click the button below to learn more about this month’s featured vendor. BNC Members receive a 10% discount at our Nature Shop!

Upcoming Events

Meet Our Wildlife Ambassadors!

Brukner Nature Center is a non-profit organization promoting the appreciation and understanding of wildlife conservation through preservation, education, and rehabilitation.

Our Mission