DeGraaf Nature Center

DeGraaf Nature Center 15 acre nature preserve nestled into a City of Holland neighborhood. Owned by the City of Holland but managed and operated by ODC Network.

DeGraaf is a neighborhood nature center with live animals, hands-on exhibits, hiking, kayaking while serving the Greater Holland area for over 30 years!

DeGraaf Nature Center is open until 3 today! It will be closed tomorrow (Saturday, May 23) and reopen on Tuesday, May 26...
05/22/2026

DeGraaf Nature Center is open until 3 today! It will be closed tomorrow (Saturday, May 23) and reopen on Tuesday, May 26. ☀️

We love birding at DeGraaf! Even though the boardwalk trails are closed, there are so many you can find from the picnic ...
05/14/2026

We love birding at DeGraaf! Even though the boardwalk trails are closed, there are so many you can find from the picnic area and prairie 🪶stop out and see what feathered friends you can find!

Due to unforeseen circumstances, DeGraaf Nature Center will close at 2 PM today. We apologize for any inconvenience. We ...
05/13/2026

Due to unforeseen circumstances, DeGraaf Nature Center will close at 2 PM today. We apologize for any inconvenience.

We will reopen at 10 AM tomorrow!

Stop by and check out our newly arrived painted turtle at DeGraaf Nature Center! Here are the hours for your visit: Sun...
05/12/2026

Stop by and check out our newly arrived painted turtle at DeGraaf Nature Center! Here are the hours for your visit:
Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10 AM – 3 PM
Wednesday: 10 AM – 7 PM
Thursday: 10 AM – 3 PM
Friday: 10 AM – 3 PM
Saturday: 10 AM – 3 PM

It's Compost Awareness Week and we're excited to officially announce the dates for the Holland Master Composter Training...
05/07/2026

It's Compost Awareness Week and we're excited to officially announce the dates for the Holland Master Composter Training! In partnership with the City of Holland and Ottawa County Environmental Sustainability, we will be launching the program on August 17, 2026. Sign up for ODC's Conservation Connections newsletter to see announcements when registration opens.
https://loom.ly/VrLumnY

Sometimes in the spring, it can be hard to tell the difference between young, small plants that we want in our landscape...
04/29/2026

Sometimes in the spring, it can be hard to tell the difference between young, small plants that we want in our landscapes and ones that are just weeds. Check out this guide from MSU Extension for help identifying some of the most common weeds of the season: https://loom.ly/Jh1AfJ8

For our team, every day is Earth Day! We work to conserve and restore ecosystems in West Michigan, which helps people an...
04/22/2026

For our team, every day is Earth Day! We work to conserve and restore ecosystems in West Michigan, which helps people and nature thrive 🍃 If you'd like to:
🌼sign up for our monthly e-newsletter
☀️ register for upcoming events
💧 learn more about our programs
🐝 sign up to volunteer
then visit linktr.ee/odcconservation 🌳

Help us care for Lake Macatawa! We're holding a volunteer cleanup event at the Dunton Park boat launch, where volunteers...
04/21/2026

Help us care for Lake Macatawa! We're holding a volunteer cleanup event at the Dunton Park boat launch, where volunteers can help us clean up along the shores or by kayak.
💧Anyone under 16 years old must be with an adult.
💧All bags, gloves, grabbers, boats, paddles and life vests will be provided.
💧Register for the shoreline crew: https://loom.ly/umi9yis
💧Register for a single kayak: https://loom.ly/53xgc4Q

Join us for a fascinating workshop, “Threads of Change,” on April 23rd at the Holland Museum! We’ll learn the unexpected...
04/20/2026

Join us for a fascinating workshop, “Threads of Change,” on April 23rd at the Holland Museum! We’ll learn the unexpected truths behind well-known fast-fashion brands, discuss the resources needed to make and sell these clothes to the general public, and wrap up with simple, inspiring ways to rethink our closets, reduce waste, and become conscious consumers. But don’t worry–we can do it without losing our sense of style!

Free to attend, learn more here: https://loom.ly/FK7Gex4

Address

600 Graafschap Road
Holland, MI
49423

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 3pm
Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm
Friday 10am - 3pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

+16163551057

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