Prairie Flowers & Ecology

August is the peak of many prairie and summer wildflowers with the heat spurring them on. Four different Silphiums plus Sunflowers, Coneflowers, Goldenrods and more will be in bloom as well as grasses blooming and easier to identify. This walk will be held on the Prairie Path and a trip into the Prairie itself to experience what it is like walking in tall grasses over your head. We will also view the prairie from the raised observation deck. Long pants and shoes are highly recommended. The walk will begin from the parking area at the end of New Holland Ave., east of 32nd Ave. Participants should for come prepared for the weather, as walks are held except in the event of threatening or severe weather. Long pants and shoes or hiking boots are recommended for all walks.
Location (Map it)
Hudsonville Nature Cente
2700 New Holland Street
Hudsonville,MI 49426
cdenature@gmail.com
http://www.hudsonville.org/Nature-Center/
Hudsonville Nature Cente
2700 New Holland Street
Hudsonville,MI 49426
cdenature@gmail.com
http://www.hudsonville.org/Nature-Center/
Morning In The Prairie

This is a time for kids to come and learn about the prairie and some of the plants that are found there. We will look at some colorful flowers, the tall grasses and hopefully see a few butterflies. This walk will be held on the Prairie Path and a trip into the Prairie itself to experience what it is like walking in tall grasses over your head. Kids should be accompanied by an adult and all participants should wear long pants and shoes. The walk will begin from the parking area at the end of New Holland Ave., east of 32nd Ave. Participants should for come prepared for the weather, as walks are held except in the event of threatening or severe weather.
Location (Map it)
Hudsonville Nature Cente
2700 New Holland Street
Hudsonville,MI 49426
cdenature@gmail.com
http://www.hudsonville.org/Nature-Center/
Hudsonville Nature Cente
2700 New Holland Street
Hudsonville,MI 49426
cdenature@gmail.com
http://www.hudsonville.org/Nature-Center/
Early Autumn and Trees

At this time between the multitude of summer flowers and the colors of fall there is much to see and experience in the Nature Center. Come discover asters, goldenrods, late season prairie and edges flowers as well as look for nuts and berries that are edible and are good food for wildlife. We will also focus on trees and tree identification. The walk will begin from the parking area at the end of New Holland Ave., east of 32nd Ave. Participants should for come prepared for the weather, as walks are held except in the event of threatening or severe weather. Long pants and shoes or hiking boots are recommended for all walks.
Location (Map it)
Hudsonville Nature Cente
2700 New Holland Street
Hudsonville,MI 49426
cdenature@gmail.com
http://www.hudsonville.org/Nature-Center
Hudsonville Nature Cente
2700 New Holland Street
Hudsonville,MI 49426
cdenature@gmail.com
http://www.hudsonville.org/Nature-Center
Fall Nature Hike
Sunday, October 16, 2022 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Location (Map it)
Hudsonville Nature Cente
2700 New Holland Street
Hudsonville,MI 49426
cdenature@gmail.com
http://www.hudsonville.org/Nature-Center
Hudsonville Nature Cente
2700 New Holland Street
Hudsonville,MI 49426
cdenature@gmail.com
http://www.hudsonville.org/Nature-Center
Night Hike
Saturday, November 5, 2022 6:30 pm to 8:30 pmJoin in on this night hike as we seek out calling owls in the woods. Great Horned Owls begin calling in early winter and should be able to be heard if they are in the Nature Center woods. The walk will begin from the parking area at the end of New Holland Ave., east of 32nd Ave. Participants should for come prepared for the weather, as walks are held except in the event of threatening or severe weather.
Location (Map it)
Hudsonville Nature Center
2700 New Holland Street
Hudsonville,MI 49426
http://www.hudsonville.org/Nature-Center/
Hudsonville Nature Center
2700 New Holland Street
Hudsonville,MI 49426
http://www.hudsonville.org/Nature-Center/
Nature Hike

Early November is a time between fall color and the winter snows beginning. Winter resident birds have arrived and animals have slowed down and moved into their winter modes. With the leaves off of the trees this is a great time to look for bird nests and some signs of insect activity that may have been hidden by the leaves of summer. This is a general nature hike where we will look for birds and other items of interest and talk about what transitions are taking place in the woods and fields as winter approaches. The walk will begin from the parking area at the end of New Holland Ave., east of 32nd Ave. Participants should for come prepared for the weather, as walks are held except in the event of threatening or severe weather.
Location (Map it)
Hudsonville Nature Center
2700 New Holland Street
HUdsonville,MI 49426
http://www.hudsonville.org/Nature-Center/
Hudsonville Nature Center
2700 New Holland Street
HUdsonville,MI 49426
http://www.hudsonville.org/Nature-Center/
Night Hike
Saturday, December 10, 2022 6:30 pm to 8:30 pmJoin in on this night hike as we seek out calling owls in the woods. Great Horned Owls begin calling in early winter and should be able to be heard if they are in the Nature Center woods. The walk will begin from the parking area at the end of New Holland Ave., east of 32nd Ave. Participants should for come prepared for the weather, as walks are held except in the event of threatening or severe weather.
Location (Map it)
Hudsonville Nature Center
2700 New Holland Street
Hudsonville,MI 49426
http://www.hudsonville.org/Nature-Center
Hudsonville Nature Center
2700 New Holland Street
Hudsonville,MI 49426
http://www.hudsonville.org/Nature-Center