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!

Join Master Composter Ken Freestone at DeGraaf Nature Center as he teaches different methods of composting, ways to use ...
06/12/2026

Join Master Composter Ken Freestone at DeGraaf Nature Center as he teaches different methods of composting, ways to use your finished compost, and demonstrates how to build a low-maintenance compost bin!

🪱 Free to attend (sponsored by the City of Holland!)
🌱 For ages 16 and up

Registration required at bit.ly/compost101june

Spotted an American Toad at DeGraaf Nature Center. Swing by the nature center to enjoy the summer weather and see what w...
06/05/2026

Spotted an American Toad at DeGraaf Nature Center. Swing by the nature center to enjoy the summer weather and see what wildlife you can find!

This box turtle has been going wild on one of Michigan's two native cacti species, the Eastern Prickly Pear in our prair...
06/01/2026

This box turtle has been going wild on one of Michigan's two native cacti species, the Eastern Prickly Pear in our prairie. Come visit DeGraaf in June and July to catch the blooming season for the cacti's yellow flowers!

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 🌳

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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