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.

Success!! We are very excited to announce that we have met our $20,000.00 Wilder River Walk repair fundraising goal! By reaching our goal we are now eligible to receive a $20,000.00 matching grant from the Paul C. Johnson Foundation.

Thank you so very much to all the individuals, businesses and organizations who donated towards the repair of the Wilder River Walk. Our permits from the Army Corp of Engineers and EGLE for the repairs have been approved and issued!!! Depending on the weather and the schedule of the contractor doing the work, the River Walk will be repaired and re-opened to families, students & teachers, walkers, fishermen, bike riders and dog walkers no later than this coming spring!

As a reminder, the Muskegon Lake Nature Preserve is not owned by the city, county or state. The Preserve is a privately owned 501 3(c) nonprofit organization, 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.

Donations to help support the ongoing mission and maintenance of the Preserve can be made by going to our website at https://muskegonlakenaturepreserve.com and clicking on the Click to Donate button or by sending a check or money order to the Muskegon Lake Nature Preserve at P.O. Box 5038, North Muskegon, MI 49445-0038.

Thanks again to everyone who donated and helped us reach our goal!

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