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Ricketson Nature Center


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Inside of Ricketson Nature Center

Facility Information

Brooklawn Park
New Bedford, MA 02740
Phone: (508) 961-3015
Status: Open

Facility Information

Located in Brooklawn Park
Map of Brooklawn Park

The Ricketson Nature Center is a newly revamped community center focused on nature and environmental education. Various elements of the natural world around us are on display at the Ricketson Nature Center and on our Daniel Ricketson Nature Trail. Children and adults of all ages can explore the local plant and animal life found in Brooklawn park.

The Ricketson Nature Center is open to the public every Monday, Thursday, & Friday from 3:00PM-5:00PM

Weekly activities with a focus on nature and science!
All activities are free!!  
Monthly Special Events
Feb & April Stay-cation Programs
Nature Walks-Daily during open hours (weather permitting)

To view more photos please click here. 

To register for programs please click here.

Fee Schedule
Facility Rental Fees
The rate does not include additional set-up and breakdown time.  You must pay for all the time that is needed in the building.  Beach parking season begins May 15th and ends September 15th.  All rentals are 3-hour minimums.
 
**Please see fee schedule. **



Reservations & Activities

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Ricketson Winter Staycation-Winter Creators Winter Mentors (Ages 14-16) Monday December 23, 2024 08:45 AM - 03:30 PM
Ricketson Winter Staycation-Winter Creators Day 1 (Dec. 23rd) Winter Wonderland Monday December 23, 2024 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Ricketson Winter Staycation-Winter Creators Winter Mentors (Ages 14-16) Thursday December 26, 2024 08:45 AM - 03:30 PM
Ricketson Winter Staycation-Winter Creators Day 2 (Dec. 26th) Artic Adventures Thursday December 26, 2024 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Ricketson Nature Center Free after-school Program Thursday December 26, 2024 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Ricketson Winter Staycation-Winter Creators Winter Mentors (Ages 14-16) Friday December 27, 2024 08:45 AM - 03:30 PM
Ricketson Winter Staycation-Winter Creators Day 3 (Dec. 27th) Oceans in Winter Friday December 27, 2024 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Ricketson Nature Center Free after-school Program Friday December 27, 2024 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Ricketson Winter Staycation-Winter Creators Winter Mentors (Ages 14-16) Monday December 30, 2024 08:45 AM - 03:30 PM
Ricketson Winter Staycation-Winter Creators Day 4 (Dec. 30th) Frosty Engineering-Winter Habitats Monday December 30, 2024 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Ricketson Winter Staycation-Winter Creators Winter Mentors (Ages 14-16) Thursday January 2, 2025 08:45 AM - 03:30 PM
Ricketson Winter Staycation-Winter Creators Day 5 (Jan 2nd 2025) Lights, lanterns, and windmills Thursday January 2, 2025 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Ricketson Nature Center Free after-school Program Thursday January 2, 2025 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Ricketson Winter Staycation-Winter Creators Winter Mentors (Ages 14-16) Friday January 3, 2025 08:45 AM - 03:30 PM
Ricketson Winter Staycation-Winter Creators Day 6 (Jan 3rd 2025) Surviving Winter Friday January 3, 2025 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Ricketson Nature Center Free after-school Program Friday January 3, 2025 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Ricketson Nature Center Free after-school Program Monday January 6, 2025 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Ricketson Nature Center Free after-school Program Thursday January 9, 2025 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Ricketson Nature Center Free after-school Program Friday January 10, 2025 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Ricketson Nature Center Free after-school Program Monday January 13, 2025 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Ricketson Nature Center Free after-school Program Thursday January 16, 2025 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Ricketson Nature Center Free after-school Program Friday January 17, 2025 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Ricketson Nature Center Free after-school Program Monday January 20, 2025 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM

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