The Muskegon Lake Nature Preserve is located on the eastern shoreline of Muskegon Lake, adjacent to the mouth of the Muskegon River in North Muskegon, Michigan. The Preserve is home to trails, the Al Bell Wetland Trail, a paved bike and walking trail, the Ron Brown Education Pavilion and the 1⁄4 mile long Wilder River Walk. Activities include bird watching, fishing, jogging, walking, biking, wildlife viewing and dog walking. The Preserve also serves as an outdoor classroom for teachers and students from the local school districts, in their study of wetlands and forest environmental issues.
The Muskegon Lake Nature Preserve is not owned by the city, county or state. The Preserve is a privately owned 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (Muskegon Environmental Research & Education Society - MERES), with environmental education and research as its priorities. We are 100 percent supported by donations and the hard work of our dedicated volunteers. There is no paid staff. Because the Preserve is privately owned, we are not supported by local or county taxes.
Help us “Preserve the Preserve” for future generations. There are three ways you can help support the Preserve.
Donate to our operating fund (Click on the Click to Donate button below)
Donate to our endowment fund at the Community Foundation of Muskegon County (MERES Endowment Fund)
Become a MLNP volunteer (Fill out our online application)
Donations can also be made by sending a check or money order to the Muskegon Lake Nature Preserve at P.O. Box 5038, North Muskegon, MI 49445-0038.
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