visitor-center

The Visitor’s Center is home to a variety of live animals that visitors can interact with and learn about. Interested in learning what turtles like to eat? Want to see want certain birds look like up close? The Visitor’s Center is a perfect stop for kids to have some fun and learn something new about the plants and animals in and around the Great Lakes region.

 

Fun Fact Alert! The murals in our Visitor’s Center were painted by artist Kevin Burdick.

 

Nature’s Nook Gift Shop

 

If you’re looking for a unique gift, come by Nature’s Nook Gift Shop in the Visitor’s Center. Find field guides, honey,  educational toys and tools or stuffed animals for your little ones. At Nature’s Nook Gift Shop, you’ll be sure to find something to remember your visit. Open 7 days a week from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

  • To celebrate your child’s next birthday click here
  • To learn more about holding your next business meeting in one of our conference rooms at For-Mar Forbes & Martha Merkley Visitor Center click here

Keep Exploring

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Nature Preserve

Field Trips

Gardens

Barrier Free Treehouse

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Sugar Shack

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Visitor’s Center

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Apiary

Arboretum

Butterfly House

Outreach