Calvin Ecosystem Preserve & Native Gardens, Michigan, United States
4.5 (32 reviews) Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Spent Ranking #23 in Kent County Nature & Wildlife Areas
Great place for a beautiful walk
COVID-19 update: Wearing a mask in the Bunker Interpretive Center is required if you are not fully vaccinated. Please KEEP YOUR DOG AT HOME so that our sensitive wildlife will feel protected in their home and stay visible for you to enjoy. The Ecosystem Preserve features 44 public acres of forest, wetlands, and native gardens. Over a mile of walking trails are open every day from dawn to dusk. The Bunker Interpretive Center is a LEED-certified education center open M-H 9am-4:30pm, and features interactive seasonal displays. A variety of educational programs for all ages are offered throughout the year.
Address
1750 E Beltline Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546-5949
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Website
http://www.calvin.edu/go/preserve
Working hours
Monday : 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday : 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday : 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday : 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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Current local date and time now
Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 9:23
User Ratings
4.5 based on (32 reviews)
Reviews
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4JoeBlackOld 5:00 PM Jun 21, 2015
beware, 3770 Lake is wrong address
Took us 15-minute searching effort to find the place. 3770 Lake is just a horticulture greenhouse with no road access to the college campus. Once we entered the college a mile away, there is no sign to lead us to the ecosystem preserve. Finally asked direction from a student and it is on the other side of Beltline Road, via underpath. The exact street is East Campus Drive. The building is closed on Sunday's. No butterflies in the butterfly garden. Nevertheless, the trails in woodlands are well maintained and cool walk during this hot morning. Saw lots of chipmunks, a garden snake, lots of birds, and heard woodpecker and bullfrog callings.
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4Andrew I 5:00 PM Jul 13, 2012
nice walk with the kiddos
Fun place to explore nature, not far from the city. The interpretive center is a great starting point. We haven't been very successful finding animals here (i.e. frogs/turtles/snakes) but the kids still have fun looking. Trails are just the right distance for my 3 and 5 year old.
