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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 1991 The Board had a master plan drawn up
to direct the progress of the nature center into the future.
The future is here as all phases of the master plan have been
completed. We will be revising the Master Plan Soon. If you
would like to review the original plan use the link below. We
appreciate any comment you may have as to the future direct of
The Huron County Nature Center.
MASTER PLAN
1991
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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.
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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
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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.
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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 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.
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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
APPLICATION
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