De Graaf Nature Center, Michigan, United States
4.5 (39 reviews) Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent Ranking #21 in Ottawa County Nature & Wildlife Areas
Enjoyable few hours
We decided to visit this nature center since it was free and we wanted to do a little walking in the woods. We started the visit with a nice quiet picnic lunch at the center. The center is tucked back in next to a house so it's not real noticeable. After lunch, we went inside the building to have a look. GREAT place for kids!!!! Our kids are 23 and 19, but we all enjoyed it very, very much!! After viewing the live and stuffed animal exhibits, we ventured out on the trails. The trails were short enough for young hikers, but pretty enough for all. We saw black squirrels and a young deer while hiking. We have never seen black squirrels before so that was interesting to us. This is a wonderful place for a family to visit!!! It's hard to believe that it is free. We did put a small donation in the jug that day. Definitely a place to stop and visit!! A great place to teach children about nature, our land, animals, and our living world!!
Address
600 Graafschap Rd, Holland, MI 49423-4549
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Website
http://www.cityofholland.com/Brix?pageID=59
Working hours
Monday :
Tuesday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday :
Current local date and time now
Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 22:14
User Ratings
4.5 based on (39 reviews)
Reviews
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5Jdehaan1 5:00 PM Mar 25, 2016
fun times, hours, cost.
We happened to come here during their "Maple Palazola " day. An Irish band was playing, maple syrup produced at their farm, maple syrup beer made at Saugatuck Brewery were both available to purchase. The trails are open daily from dawn to dusk, the center Tues-Fri. 9-5, Sat 10-5. No admission charge. We look forward to bringing our grandkids here to walk the trails, and look at the snakes , owls, and toads inside the center.
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5rickb1312 5:00 PM Dec 3, 2013
A great place to hike and explore
The DeGraaf Nature Center is tucked in the woods about 2 miles from downtown Holland. The trails are open daily, but the Education Center is open Tuesday through Saturday. On Saturday of almost every weekend, things are happening. The Staff is great and tries hard to explain what is happening in Nature. A must during your visitn to Holland. The admission cost is very minimal, about $2 per person.
