85 De Graaf Nature Center 

wildlife viewing  |  directions and facility information

  
Photos: © Phil Seng

Photo: © Phil Seng

This small but unique nature center in the city of Holland provides a close look at several of Michigan’s natural communities, including forest, wetland, pond, creek, and meadow. The Helen O. Brower Interpretive Center describes and interprets these communities and the animals that live here.

Wildlife Viewing

A barrier-free trail winds throughout the nature center grounds. Walk the trail early in the morning for a fair-to-good chance of viewing white-tailed deer, cottontail rabbits, and raccoons. In early May, 25-30 kinds of warblers can be seen here during their migration to northern breeding grounds. The banks of the permanent creek that runs through the property are often covered with animal tracks. See if you can match the tracks to the animals that made them. Stop by the interpretive center if you need help with the tracks and to learn more about the animals that made them.