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<——To Donate, CLICK the LINK below the pic to the LEFT
Butterfly Pavilion and Missing Links Mini Golf Discovery Trail, closed for the season – reopening in spring 2026. Watch for the new all access pathway and exhibits! For group visits or other info email us at ruskranchnaturecenter at gee mail dot com. : )
NATURE MATTERS! THANK YOU! for donating, sharing and emailing the link to our site! With deep gratitude, ~ The Board and Volunteers of Rusk Ranch Nature Center.
CURRENTLY: When open LATE MAY, Tuesday through Sunday: $10 adults, $5 kids over 4. This includes the Mini-Golf Discovery Trail! In summer when there is excessive heat we may close early for the safety of guests, staff and butterflies. If it’s cold and rainy, we do not open (butterflies do not flutter when cold or wet).
Over the winter, we are growing lots of pollinator plants, and….BUILDING THE NEW MISSING LINKS MINI-GOLF & EXHIBITS TRAIL! : ) In 2025 we hosted Painted Ladies, Cabbage Whites, Monarchs and Red Admirals and of course Giant Silk Moths. Lots of buzzing hummers!
SCHOOL GROUPS can make appointments to visit. The Natural Playground is a blast! Kids that have summer enrichment opportunities do not fall behind over the summer break.
POLLYWOG PLAYGROUP is 10-12noon, Tuesday and Thursday most of the year, for toddlers under 5 and one adult.
CONTRIBUTE today to give children in our community opportunities to explore nature, experience outdoor fun and do hands-on learning. Jump in and help us make it happen!
CLICK on a donate button and sponsor a child!
BUTTERFLY FLYWAY PROJECT: Get native milkweed starts for your garden at your non-sprayed location.
GET INVOLVED! Help make kids nature programs available and build the new Oregon Nature & Environmental Discovery Center (O.N.E. Discovery). IF YOU ALREADY DONATED – THANK YOU ~ THANK YOU ~ THANK YOU Or click on the Volunteers button in the menu – (if you have a skill to share just let us know. : )
At Rusk Ranch Nature Center we give children opportunities to explore nature, experience outdoor fun and do hands-on learning.
YES WE CAN take checks: POB 872, Cave Junction, OR 97523 ~ AND Pledges- send pledge info by email: email to ruskranchnaturecenter
Rusk Ranch Nature Center Location:
Rusk Ranch Nature Center 27746 Redwood Hwy Cave Junction, OR 97523
Mailing address: RRNC, POBox 872, Cave Junction, OR 97523 Email: email to ruskranchnaturecenter
Phone: 541-287-2164
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