Chippewa Nature Center

400 S. Badour Rd., Midland, MI 48640
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The Woods Nature Play Area Photo
CNC Visitor Center Photo 2
Snow on Trail through the woods in January Photo 3
Pond at CNC Photo 4
Trail at CNC in Fall Photo 5
Biker on the Chippewa Trail Photo 6
CNC Visitor Center in Fall Photo 7
Barn at CNC Photo 8
Maple Sap dripping from the tree at CNC Photo 9
Chorus Frog singing Photo 10
Garter Snake Photo 11
Eastern Cottontail Photo 12
Otter Peeking Out of hole Photo 13
Raccoon sitting in tree near Wood Duck Pond Photo 14
Wetlands Area Pavilion and Pond Photo 15
Trail at CNC Photo 16
View of the Chippewa River on the River Trail at CNC Photo 17
Nature Preschoolers at CNC Homestead Photo 18
Campers hiking in woods at CNC Photo 19

Chippewa
Nature Center is a non-profit organization whose mission is to connect all
people with nature through educational, recreational and cultural experiences.
Enjoy 19 miles of trails from dawn-to-dark, 365 days a year. The Visitor Center
is open 8 am-5 pm Monday-Saturday and 12-5 pm Sunday and select holidays. Free
Admission! CNC is located at 400 S Badour Rd in Midland, MI. Learn more at www.chippewanaturecenter.org.




Local: (989) 631-0830

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Review Rating: 5 out of 5
tagnrocky | July 2024
A nice destination at the end of Chippewa trail
We rode our bikes from the Tridge to the nature center, about 4 miles one way. Be aware - no pets allowed on the Chippewa trail or nature center grounds. Trail was scenic and winding, leading to...
Review Rating: 5 out of 5
MD P | June 2024
A pleasant visit with nature
We enjoyed the nature center!! There are a number of well defined paths to take throughout the complex. We were pleasantly impressed by the preschool and day camp onsite. A great way to teach young...
Review Rating: 5 out of 5
acedaughter | September 2021
Very Nice Nature Center
We enjoyed our visit to the Chippewa Nature Center. Inside were some interesting displays. Saw lots of wildlife out of the Wildlife Observation window, but nothing on the River side. Enjoyed a...
Review Rating: 5 out of 5
suedo66 | July 2021
Well worth a visit---------many choices on hikes of every kind
My wife and I took a hike--many different choices on lengths and what to to see-----loved it along the river-bigger then you expect
Review Rating: 5 out of 5
Cynthia W | December 2019
Just spent 3 hours here with my 3 year old granddaughter.
33 degrees out doors. . We wrapped up warm, and we studied the nice trail maps that are located around and figured out how to read the map. It is so easy to me teaching a 3 year old something all the...

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Overall Rating: 4.8 out of 5

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Amenities
Features
  • Accessibility
  • Family-friendly
  • Open Year-round
  • Motorcoach Parking
  • WiFi
Sustainability Initiatives
  • Eco-friendly
Season(s) of Operation
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Winter

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