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.

We have exciting news to share! Our permits from the Army Corp of Engineers and EGLE for the repair of the Wilder River Walk have been approved and issued!!!

The only thing holding us back now, is raising $2000.00 more towards our $20,000.00 goal. That will qualify us to receive a $20,000.00 match from the Paul C. Johnson Foundation.

Please help us begin repairs this fall by donating today!! Donations can be made by clicking on the Click to Donate button below or by sending a check or money order to the Muskegon Lake Nature Preserve at P.O. Box 5038, North Muskegon, MI 49445-0038. Please enter the word Wilder in the In Memory Of block.

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