DeGraaf Nature Center

Jessica Knoblauch

This place is fantastic! We were visiting from out of state and found this on the map. The nature center itself is really nice to see and the young lady working was very friendly, knowledgeable, and told us about the main Outdoor Discovery Center location (also worth exploring if in the area). They have turtles, snakes, frogs, a bunny, and a rescue owl! Very clean facilities too. The trails are beautiful and fun to explore. This was an awesome find and definitely will return again when visiting this area of Michigan.

Josh Hunt

The services and buildings are closed for COVID-19, but the trails are still accessible and very enjoyable. Most of it is boardwalk, so you can even take a stroller if you like. There are a few offshoot trails to make it a little more of an adenture. There are a couple of stop offs at a small pond where you are bound to see a bunch of turtles (some fairly big) and some small fish. At a slow pace, you can go through the whole thing in about an hour. I have taken my kids here a couple of times and they really enjoy it.

Zachary Frieben

The Nature Center is closed right now because of the pandemic, but you can still walk the trails. It's not a big place so it makes for a great quick stop, especially if you're doing a daytrip like I did today. There's a lot of birds hiding back here too!

Adrian Devereaux

A cozy park with plenty of wooden walkways and benches. The paths give you a nice picture of the West Michigan ecosystem. I was impressed by the quantity of animal life and the fascinating geological display. A great place for a walk!