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AREA OUTLINED IN RED WILL BE OPEN TO PUBLIC. THIS INCLUDES A SMALL PORTION OF THE GREEN & PURPLE TRAIL, BOTH LAKE VIEW AREAS, PAVILION, & RANGER STATION.
10950 Hetherton Road
Johannesburg, MI 49751
(989) 705-2469
THE GROEN NATURE PRESERVE WILL BE OPENING TO THE PUBLIC WEDNESDAY, MAY 14TH FROM 10AM-6PM. WE WILL HAVE A LIMITED AREA AROUND THE LAKES OPEN FOR HIKING. THE REMAINDER OF THE PRESERVE WILL REMAIN CLOSED AS WE CONTINUE TO CLEAN UP THE TRAILS FROM THE ICE STORM. WE APPRECIATE YOUR UNDERSTANDING AND PATIENCE. THANK YOU!
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CURRENT HOURS:
WE ARE STAYING TO OUR WINTER HOURS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO STAFFING SHORTAGE.
Welcome
Welcome to the Otsego County Louis M. Groen Nature Preserve located in Johannesburg, Michigan! The approximately 800-acre preserve was left to Otsego County along with a trust to care for the property by Mr. Groen. The trails on the preserve allow for hiking, biking, birding, and horseback riding. In the winter the trails are groomed for cross country skiing and snowshoeing. The county works to preserve Mr. Groen’s legacy by offering a quite place to enjoy nature and educational programs for youth and adults. If you are interested in the preserve, or its programs, use the links above or contact us for scheduling, requests, and questions.
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