The Center awakens children of all ages to the discovery and awe of our natural world.
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Located in the beautiful Illinois Valley of Southern Oregon, we offer kids and families an interactive learning environment to learn all about nature as well as recreational activities for everyone to enjoy! Butterfly Pavilion, Hummingbird Garden, Nature Discovery Play, Volunteer Days, Workshops, Youth Programs, Internships. Wildlife Preserve and Meadow available during events.
Rusk Ranch Nature Center gratefully acknowledges our many sponsors, foundations and event sponsors for their help and support. With special appreciation to: The Carpenter Foundation, The Fourway Community Foundation, The Collins Foundation, Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation, Meyer Memorial Trust Foundation, The Gray Family Foundation, Oregon Community Foundation, Illinois Valley Watershed Council, Illinois Valley Family Coalition, Evergreen Federal Bank, Shirley and Wayne Rusk, Kimberlie Lehman, Beth Stark, Jan Walker, Carla Gillard, Edith Martin, Divonna Ratliff and Diane Chirrick.
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The BUTTERFLY PAVILION, featuring native butterflies of Josephine County, is open summertime, May – October!
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