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.
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.
We still need heat,
a solar electric system, and water and septic systems 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. 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 nature.
Spread the News about the "Get 'Em Outside"
Video
“Get ’em
Outside” is a wonderful, five-minute video celebrating
the value of environmental education and is quite
popular on YouTube. Please embed the video on your
organization’s website or provide a link to the video,
available
here.
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.
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
Wilderness
Arboretum
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.
Accessible
To All Of Our Citizens
