Brukner Nature Center

5995 Horseshoe Bend Road, Troy, OH 45373

(937) 698-6493

Brukner Nature Center opened to the public in 1974 as a 165-acre nature preserve and interpretive center to promote wildlife conservation through preservation, education, and wildlife rehabilitation. Wildlife exhibits in the Nature Center encourage the appreciation of human interactions with nature, and visitors have opportunities to interact with Ohio's wildlife on the hiking trails or in programs with the center's wildlife ambassadors. More than 50 animals have been rehabilitated to become representatives of Ohio's native species!

Important Information

Website: http://www.bruknernaturecenter.com/

Hours of Operation: 9am - 4pm Mon - Sat; 12:30pm - 4pm Sun

Please see the center's catalog for specific details about school program availability and pricing.


Use the drop-down menus below to explore environmental literacy programming at Brukner!

In-Person Programming

  1. "Aquatics" 1/2 Day Program --> Students explore 2 different aquatic ecosystems and learn about how the wildlife that live in these habitats can indicate water quality.

      • NOTE: This program is only offered APR - OCT.

    2. "Nature Awareness" Guided Tour --> An introductory program that allows students to interact with nature while exploring the varied habitats on Brukner's property.

    3. "Wildlife Rehabilitation" Guided Program --> Learn about appropriate techniques and practices to help an injured animal.

    4. "Wildlife Encounter" Outreach Program --> Live interactions with 3-4 wildlife ambassadors, conducted by a Brukner Environmental Educator at your school.

Virtual Programming/Distance Learning

  1. "Wildlife Encounter" Outreach Program may be adjusted for a virtual format using ZOOM if desired.

Environmental Literacy Standards

At Brukner Nature Center, students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the environment and the circumstances and conditions affecting it, particularly as it relates to air, climate, land, food, energy, water, and ecosystems.

  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of society’s impact on the natural world.

  • Investigate and analyze environmental issues, and make accurate conclusions about effective solutions.

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