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Our Mission

Mixed Greens and the Blandford Nature Center have combined and now share a common mission to invite children and the community to connect to the land, to food and to their surroundings through meaningful hands-on experiences that lead to sustainable and healthy choices.

Our Vision

The vision of the Blandford Nature Center & Mixed Greens is to cultivate nourish and sustain a generation of leaders, citizens and communities who have a deep relationship with the land and therefore embrace and advocate for sustainable living.

Our Philosophy

Children and adults learn best through personal experience. Our job is to invite our community to get their hands dirty in nature - whether that be standing knee-high in water to learn about stream ecology or planting squash seeds to start a garden. We deliver powerful experiences that create passion and drive to make the world a healthier and more sustainable place for all.

New Hours!

Please note: Due to this transition phase of planning Blandford Nature Center’s future, we have made a temporary change to our visitor center hours. They are now: Interpretive Center: Monday-Friday, 9 to 5.  Trails and grounds: Everyday, from dawn to dusk.  ... more...