Seven Ponds Nature Center - Metamora Michigan
Five miles east of Metamora, the nature center and sanctuary are open all year to members or by admission fee. The property contains 7 glacial lakes, a cedar swamp, marshes, fields, woodlands, reconstructed tall grass prairie and waterfowl feeding area.
Bird viewing can be especially rewarding, as more than 200
species have been sighted here. The nature center has maps,
interpretive materials, restrooms, bookstore, over 5 miles of trails
and a wildlife viewing window. Boardwalks and bridges allow visitors
to reach the waters edge in comfort and several viewing towers are
available as well.
There are also a Butterfly Garden, Wildflower Garden and Wildfowl
Feeding.
Brochure available. Parking available. Maintained trails.
Directions: From M-53 north of Almont; Dryden Rd. west 7 miles to
Calkins Rd.; south (follow signs) to nature center. From M-24, north
of Oxford; Dryden Rd. east 6.5 miles to Calkins Rd.; south (follow
signs) to nature center.
Hours: Tuesday–Sunday, 9-5; closed Monday
www.sevenponds.org/SPNC/Welcome.html