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.

If you are a teacher or youth group leader interested in scheduling a field trip, please contact Kristen Hintz at (616) 786-4847 or email khintz@miottawa.org.