Hemlock Crossing County Park

05/22/2026

Head's up! You can also find out if a viewing will take place at holland-saaa.org 👈

04/28/2026

NOTICE: Tuesday, April 28
The Nature Center at Hemlock Crossing County Park is closed due to an internet outage. Motor vehicle permits are available for purchase at the Main Administration Office.

01/23/2026

1/23 Notice: All county buildings, including the Nature Center, are closed today due to weather conditions. Trails remain open. Stay safe!

01/06/2026

🌌 Ever wondered what our skies look like through a telescope? 🔭
Join Grand Rapids and Shoreline Amateur Astronomical Association members Wes Salisbury, Travis McGeehan, and Karl Rijkse for an amazing exhibit of amateur astrophotography. See the outcome of dozens of nights with telescopes pointed to the sky from our own local observatory at Hemlock Crossing and elsewhere across Michigan! ✨

🗓 Exhibit: Jan 2 – Feb 21
🎉 Reception: Jan 9 | 5:30-7 PM
📍 Holland Area Arts Council

Don't miss this incredible out-of-this-world exhibition!
🔗 FB event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2382996542170708

11/05/2025

Happening tomorrow!

Join our Natural Resources Management team TOMORROW to learn about invasive forest threats and how you can make a difference! 🌲

📅 Thursday, Nov 6 | ⏰ 7–8:30 PM
📍 Hemlock Crossing Nature Center
✅ No registration needed

We hope to see you there!

📸 Pictured: Our NRM specialist treating a hemlock tree to protect it from Hemlock Woolly Adelgid.

10/26/2025

10/02/2025

shoutout to Kyle Turner! Kyle partnered with our team for his Eagle Scout project, enhancing the trail through the native garden at Hemlock Crossing. The results are amazing! 👏🦅

09/29/2025

Happening this Friday! ⬇️

🔦 Mystery of Moths: Special Friday Edition!
Join us for a unique evening of Awareness, Art & Action as we explore the fascinating world of moths. You'll gain a deeper appreciation for moths as we shed light on their mysterious lives and the role you can play in their ability to survive and thrive

The evening includes:
🚶 Interpretive night hike
📓 Nature journaling
📝 Moth surveying

📅 Friday, October 3 | ⏰ 7–9 PM
📍 Hemlock Crossing County Park

🔗 Registration required: https://loom.ly/NdO4qi0

09/27/2025