Whether you are planning a school field trip, family outing, or just want to go on a walk, nature centers provide a wide range of activities for all ages.
Below you will find a map of 27 nature centers located across the state of Michigan. These are some of the top options located in Michigan, but there are countless other nature preserves, parks, and open spaces that are open for exploration. We have also listed addresses, phone numbers, and websites for each of these locations. Many of these nature centers offer events, classes, and other activities, so visit their website or give them a call to see what they have to offer. Find a nature center near you and get outside!
Southeast Michigan
Johnson Nature Center
3325 Franklin Rd, Bloomfield Twp, MI 48302
(248) 341-6485
https://www.bloomfield.org/schools/el-johnson-nature-center
Hawk Woods Nature Center
3799 Bald Mountain Rd, Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(248) 370-9353
Drayton Plains Nature Center
2125 Denby Dr, Waterford Twp, MI 48329
(248) 674-5441
https://www.waterfordmi.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Drayton-Plains-Nature-Center-1
Lewis E Wint Nature Center
9501 Sashabaw Rd, Village of Clarkston, MI 48348
(248) 625-6473
https://www.oakgov.com/parks/parksandtrails/Independence-Oaks/Pages/default.aspx
Farmington Hills Nature Center
24915 Farmington Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48336
(248) 477-1135
https://www.fhgov.com/Activities/Parks-Facilities/Nature-Center.aspx
Nicholson Nature Center
21417 Dunham Rd, Clinton Twp, MI 48036
https://outdoormichigan.org/feature/8847
Flynn Township Nature Center
3284 Peck Rd #3098, Brown City, MI 48416
https://flynntownship.org/township-nature-center
Pine River Nature Center
2585 Castor Rd, Goodells, MI 48027
(810) 364-5477
http://www.sccresa.org/p_r_o_g_r_a_m_s/pine_river_nature_center
Red Oaks Nature Center
30300 Hales St, Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 585-0100
https://www.oakgov.com/parks/parksandtrails/Red-Oaks/nature-center/Pages/default.aspx
Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center
4101 River Bends Dr, Shelby Charter Twp, MI 48317
(586) 323-2478
https://www.shelbytwp.org/government/departments/parks-and-recreation/burgess-shadbush-nature-center
Howell Nature Center
1005 Triangle Lake Rd, Howell, MI 48843
(517) 546-0249
https://www.howellnaturecenter.org/
Stage Nature Center
6685 Coolidge Hwy, Troy, MI 48098
(248) 688-9703
https://troynaturesociety.org/
Western Michigan
Blandford Nature Center
1715 Hillburn Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 735-6240
https://blandfordnaturecenter.org/
Howard Christensen Nature Center
16190 Red Pine Dr NW, Kent City, MI 49330
(616) 675-3158
http://www.howardchristensen.org/
DeGraff Nature Center
600 Graafschap Rd, Holland, MI 49423
(616) 355-1057
https://outdoordiscovery.org/degraaf/
Hudsonville Nature Center
2700 New Holland St, Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 669-0200
https://www.hudsonville.org/Nature-Center/
Central Michigan
Harris Nature Center
3998 Van Atta Rd, Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 349-3866
https://www.meridian.mi.us/visitors/hidden-gems/visit-harris-nature-center
Fenner Nature Center
2020 E Mt Hope Ave, Lansing, MI 48910, USA
(517) 483-4224
Price Nature Center
6685 Sheridan Rd, Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 790-5280
https://www.saginawcounty.com/departments/parks-recreation/parks-trails/price-nature-center/
Southwest Michigan
Kalamazoo Nature Center
7000 N Westnedge Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 381-1574
Love Creek Nature Center
9292 Huckleberry Rd #9736, Berrien Center, MI 49102
(269) 471-2617
https://berriencounty.org/1299/Love-Creek-County-Park
Sarett Nature Center
2300 N Benton Center Rd, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 927-4832
Northern Michigan
Chippewa Nature Center
400 S Badour Rd, Midland, MI 48640
(989) 631-0830
https://www.chippewanaturecenter.org/
Boardman River Nature Center
1450 Cass Rd, Traverse City, MI 49685
(231) 941-0960
https://natureiscalling.org/boardman-river-nature-center
Raven Hill Discovery Center
4737 Fuller Rd, East Jordan, MI 49727
(231) 536-3369
Huron County Nature Center
3336 Loosemore Rd, Port Austin, MI 48467
(989) 551-8400
https://www.huronnaturecenter.org/
Moosewood Nature Center
Peter White Dr, Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 228-6250
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Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
