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Educational Lesson Plans now available
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IN THE WOODS

The Bird Watcher

Walking with Nature

Education in the Nature Center

Other Huron County Nature Trails

IN THE GIFT SHOP

NOT JUST FOR THE KIDS

A Day With Hawks And Owls

LINKS TO OUR FRIENDS

A Photographic Tour Of Huron County
By Bill Diller

Other Michigan Nature Centers

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 wilderness.

2012 Saturday Programs

June 16, 2012 - 2:00 p.m. to Sunset with a break at 4:00 p.m.  Dale Vroch, a well-respected photographer and teacher from Lapeer, will present an intermediate level photography workshop.  Limited to 10 people, the workshop will cost $35.00 per person.

July 7, 2012 - 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Birds of Prey, with Joe Rogers. See live hawks, owls and other birds of prey. Joe is a fascinating wildlife rescuer and presents a very popular program.

July 14, 2012 - 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Organization for Bat Conservation. With live bats and a great presentation of the story of bats. You will learn why these little mammals are so important.

July 28, 2012 - 10:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Nature Discoveries, with Jim and Carol McGrath - Michigan Snakes Alive. The kids will love this program and so will you. A great family program by these talented Michigan Naturalists.

August 11, 2012 - 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Nature Discoveries, with Jim and Carol McGrath - Michigan Amphibians and Reptiles. Another "Hands On Program" - A great family program by these talented Michigan Naturalists.

September 8, 2012 - 10:30 a.m. - ?  Mushroom Identification, with Dr. Ralph Czerepinski.  A guided tour of the art of mushroom identification and safety. A truly entertaining and educational excursion in the Nature Center.

September 15, 2012 - Dinner at 6 p.m./Program at 7 pm. Annual Fall Dinner, with a very special Program by to be announced. The Gift Shop will open from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm with end of season specials. There is a charge for this dinner and program.

This is just a sample of the programs to be presented in 2012.

Check back for our official 2012 flyer - Coming Soon!

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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 center.

New Building Is Ready For Use!

After years of planning the board of directors have announced that a new educational building has now been placed at 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 Building, as shown to the left, has a 24'x36' classroom, a beautiful reception area, offices and several smaller classrooms. The first major use of the building was on September 20, 2008 when over 200 people attended an open house and 60 Friends of the Nature Center attended a Fall Dinner and dedication of the building.
In 2010, through a donation by the late Lorraine Kanaga of Harbor Beach, we were able to complete the water and septic systems for the new building.

We still need heat, insulation, and a solar electric system for our new building. We can currently use the building as an interpretive center and gift shop during warmer months. If you can help with finishing our building project, please let us know!

If you would like to contribute to our "Earth Friendly" building,
please do so.
We can use all the help you are able to provide.

  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.

Our GPS coordinates:  Latitude 43.993405, Longitude -83.119925

For a regional map please follow this link: REGIONAL MAP

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 nature.

Video of Richard Louv on Last Child in the Woods

Help us bring our children to The Nature Center!

The Huron County Nature Center lesson plans are now available as a download. These are great for classes wanting to use the center for learning.

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The 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

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