Located in Grand Haven Township, DePersia South Highlands Nature Preserve offers a small pocket of natural beauty along the Lake Michigan shoreline. Forested dunes like the ones found here provide critical habitats for many species of wildflowers, birds, and reptiles as well as providing critical stop over sites for migratory animals.
Features~
– Established in 2002
– 13 acres
– Steep terrain with two 140-foot forested dune hills
– A view of Lake Michigan through the trees at the top of the dune hill
– Wildlife viewing
– Spring ephemeral wildflowers
– Due to the fragile dunes, there is no trail system at this preserve
Location and Parking~
The DePersia South Highlands Preserve is located on South Highlands Road off of Brucker Street in Grand Haven Township. Visitors should park on Brucker Street and walk in to the preserve.