Ecosystem Preserve and Native Gardens
The Calvin Ecosystem Preserve & Native Gardens is a one-of-a-kind oasis in the city of Grand Rapids.
The preserve’s 100+ acres of native plants and natural habitats offer boundless opportunities to explore and connect with nature. Come enjoy wandering our trails, enroll in a class or educational program, or just sit and relax.
This incredible resource is open to all who wish to join us as we conserve, restore, protect, and appreciate the wonder of creation.
THIS WEEK AT THE PRESERVE
There's a lot happening each week at the Preserve! Visit the This Week at the Preserve page to learn about new and exciting programs and events taking place this week.
While it's a quiet week at the Preserve as our camps take a break this July 4th week, we have these on-going events and a look ahead to next week:
- Save now on Sweetflag -- just $4/pot
- Plant Power Nature Camp for ages 6-11
- What's Blooming - the gardens are filled with so much color. Stop in!
- Observational Drawing Workshop -- we still have openings for Saturday, August 3!
- Evening Volunteer Opportunity at the greenhouse on Lake Drive
- Tea in the Garden with CALL: Mondays at 1 PM
- Volunteer at the greenhouse: M, W, TH at 1:15 PM
Visit the This Week at the Preserve page for details!
PLAN YOUR VISIT
Use the map and resources below to plan your visit! Click or tap on the map to get started, then select one of the colored areas to learn more about the natural community of flora and fauna in that area of the Preserve. Find visiting hours, a trail map, and other resources below the map.
Walking trails open 7 a.m.—dusk except some holidays.
Download a trail guide
Download a garden map
See what's blooming
More info about visiting »
Download a trail guide
Download a garden map
See what's blooming
More info about visiting »
