Calvin College Ecosystem Preserve

A Sunday walk in the woods

We went for a walk on the day before Labor Day, a cooler day from the day before. It’s always a nice walk in the woods, with a few ponds to add interest. It’s a great place to visit, if you are a n...

Nice for a Walk

Beautiful spot for a hike! It's nice at all times of year. Note that the trails are fairly short, so don't plan on an especially long trip.

Great little morning walk

Turtles, mallards,geese, chipping sparrows, robins, grackles and cow-birds. Lovely little morning walk close while on a business trip.

Nature walk

Take a stroll through the wooded trails, or sit at a lookout over the water to enjoy the birds (and other wildlife). Restrooms located inside the nature center.

Basic, very basic

The pictures may appear better than how it looks on Trip advisor. You have to be honest, 5 months (or eve 6) out of 12 months are winter and it looks nothing like how it is in the pictures!