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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 wilderness.
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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. |
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
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 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 nature. |
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 Building, as shown below, has a
24'x36' classroom, a beautiful reception area, offices and
several smaller classrooms. With the foundation complete,
the building was placed at the nature center and 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. |
Now online:
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.
Follow this link |
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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