Welcome to the Muskegon Lake Nature Preserve!
The Muskegon Lake Nature Preserve is a 17-acre sanctuary that was once a dump, 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 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 state, county, or local taxes. We do not charge any entrance fees, for field trips, or any other educational programming. Please consider donating to help Preserve the Preserve for generations to come. Click on the Donate button above. 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.