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Ricketson Nature Center

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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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April Staycation-Ricketson Nature Center April Staycation Thursday April 24, 2025 08:30 AM - 03:00 PM
April Staycation-Ricketson Nature Center April Staycation Friday April 25, 2025 08:30 AM - 03:00 PM
Arts in the Park! Arts in the Park at Ricketson Nature Center Tuesday April 29, 2025 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Ricketson Nature Center Free after-school Program Tuesday April 29, 2025 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Ricketson Nature Center Free after-school Program Tuesday May 6, 2025 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Ricketson Nature Center Free after-school Program Tuesday May 13, 2025 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Ricketson Nature Center Free after-school Program Tuesday May 20, 2025 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM

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