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The Huron County
Nature Center was founded in 1990. The Huron County Board of
Commissioners established a 280 acre nature center in Hume
Township on property owned by the County since 1941. This
tract, includes the 120 acre wilderness arboretum, that has
been under the care of the Huron County Women's Clubs for more
than 50 years.
In the past few
years we have added handicap accessible
trails, built a beautiful pavilion, added restrooms, and
maintained the many walking trails which run through the
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 Wilderness Arboretum
A Wilderness Arboretum is a
place where plants, birds, insects, mammals, fungi-all things
living or dead-are protected for scientific and educational
purposes and for preservation of natural conditions. This
tract of alternating sand ridges and shallow swales is a haven
for nature lovers and environmentalists. Enjoy a refreshing
walk along one of the well kept trails in the nature
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 A Short Drive To Wilderness
Located in Michigan's Thumb, 9
miles East of Caseville or 9 miles West of Port Austin just
off of M-25, turn South on Oak Beach Rd. to Loosemore Rd. East
to the Nature Center entrance. 14 miles Northwest of Bad Axe.
For a regional map please follow this link: REGIONAL MAP |
 Accessible To All Of Our
Citizens
Because we want The Huron
County Nature Center to be available to
ALL of the Citizens of Huron County
and Michigan we have established a handicapped accessible
trail. This paved trail through the beautiful wooded acres is
dotted by bridges and observation decks. No matter what your
physical condition, this trail is an enjoyable adventure in
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New
Building!
After years of
planning the board of directors have announced that a new
educational building is coming to the Huron County Nature
Center.
The building is a 2500 square foot modular
classroom donated by the Huron County Intermediate School
District. The HISD has made this building available for us if
we pay for moving it to the Center and have a foundation put
up. The contractor is finishing the foundation and the Movers
are ready to make the trip north. The Building, as shown
below, has a 24'x36' classroom, a beautiful reception area,
offices and several smaller classrooms. Once placed we will be
installing solar security and plans are underway to make our
new building totally solar. If you would like to contribute to
our "Earth Friendly" bulding, please do so. We can use all the
help you are able to provide.
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NATURE CENTER NEEDS
YOU!
The Huron County Nature Center
Wilderness Arboretum is a non-profit organization run and
staffed by volunteers who love nature and Huron County. If you
would like to participate as a volunteer, we welcome you. To
become a volunteer please print out the Volunteer Form and
Mail to: Duane Wurst
7234 Berne Rd., Pigeon, MI
48755
VOLUNTEER FORM
MEMBERSHIP
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