Upcoming Events:

Here is the calendar for June!

June 2025 PE

 

Here’s Summer Nature Camp  Information:  To register,  go to the Thomas Township Parks Office in the Municipal Office Building at 249 N. Miller Rd. 

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Nature Discovery Camp Registration Form 3 5 25

 

Nature Center and Preserve Hours and Contact Information:

Nature Preserve Hours:  dawn-dusk-trail is accessible via the walkway on the east side of the nature center building. 

Nature Center Hours (temporary):  Tuesday 3:00-7:00 pm, Wednesday to Friday, 12:00-4:00 pm.   One Saturday per month will be open for nature-based activities for everyone.

Nature Center Phone Number:  (989)245-0801  Email: naturecenter1@thomastwp.org

We plan on expanding nature center hours as we grow.  

Please note that no animals are allowed (besides service animals) as we are working to protect habitat areas that could be affected by the presence of domesticated animals.

Current Trail Information:

Keep in mind that the trails are under development may be altered from the map below.  

Please do not bring your pets to walk the trail.  Our man mission is to provide habitat area for native  animals and they sense the scent of dogs as predators. 

The gravel trail extends from  the building to the east  for 1/2 mile to the observation deck. 

On the west side, it extends for about 1/3 of a mile,  but it is blocked off for the Great Blue Heron nesting season, so you could make it 1/4  mile to the picnic pavilion. 

Grass trails are being maintained in the preserve interior. Feel free to meander through the trails.   The map below is not exact, as the light green area which will contain sunflowers this year is extended to the west. 

 

Program Information:

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We are a work in progress and have plans for additional programs, activities, hours, amenities, and events.  Be patient with us as we grow!