Nature Education Center

Nature Center Entrance
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The new Ottawa County Parks Nature Education Center is now open year-round at the following times.

Sunday – Noon to 5 p.m.
Monday – Closed
Tuesday – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Nature Education Center is located at Hemlock Crossing in Port Sheldon Township.

The Nature Education Center includes:

  • Your gateway to 7 miles of trails at Hemlock Crossing
  • Nature gift shop
  • Exhibits on the natural and cultural history of the area
  • Wildlife Den with live “critters” and loads of activities
  • Wildlife Viewing Area that attracts birds and mammals to feeders
  • Information on 6,000 acres of parks properties

For a list of upcoming public programs in the parks, see the current newsletter.

Attention Teachers and Other Youth Group Leaders

You may now register for 2010 Fall Programs at the Nature Education Center. For more information or to register, contact Kristen Hintz at (616) 786-4847 or email khintz@miottawa.org.