Harry C Barnes Memorial Nature Center — Attraction in Bristol

Wallace Barnes Nature Trail is a 1.1 mile, fully accessible trail behind the Barnes Nature Center. There were plenty of parking spots when I went. It is a level boardwalk with some crushed stones throughout; people can use wheelchairs, strollers, walkers, etc. It goes through the woods so there were plenty of shade. I love that it has benches and shelters, for a quick rest. Those shelters overlooked a stream and field. There are informational signs throughout giving facts about the area. This trail also connects to 5 other trails; those trails are:

Elmer's Way 0.5 mile Blue Trail 0.7 mile Yellow Trail 0.2 mile White Trail 0.3 mile Purple Trail 1.2 mile

My children and I thoroughly enjoyed this very easy walking trail. We are a fan of boardwalks so it was enjoyable and pleasant. There were a few others out enjoying the trail also. I look forward to going back and checking out the other trails as well as the nature center. The nature center was closed when I went (Tuesday) but opens Thursday through Saturday 10-4 and Sunday 12-4. I highly...

I need to give a huge shout out to Fern at Barns nature center. I was calling around yesterday about a birthday for TODAY last minute! Due to rain and cold weather 🙃 After I had originally paid for a pavilion at a park. Scrambling to find a place in such short notice, we were so blessed for this place! So grateful they figured out a way to accommodate us on such short notice. After hearing we lost money on the park, Fern gave us a discount WOW! We can’t thank you enough for an awesome...

Unique little learning center, animal sanctuary and bird lookout. Animals include owls, lizards, amphibians, reptiles, and insects. Much learning info and activities. Trails in back are dog on leash friendly and will lead you to sessions woods in Burlington. Should you need a long days activity with the kids. 13 year old Luke is an excellent volunteer greeter/host, very knowledgeable and well spoken. An asset to the center. Yearly family memberships are more...