North Point Nature Preserve Exploration Day

REGISTRATION OPENING SOON

Join Huron Pines and Friends of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary for an afternoon of exploration at North Point Nature Preserve. Located east of Alpena, North Point Nature Preserve is home to 1,384 acres of forested wetlands, four miles of undeveloped shoreline and rare ecosystems found only along the Great Lakes.

Participants will meet at the NOAA Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center in Alpena before caravaning out to the preserve. The drive is approximately 30 minutes and includes about 5 miles of gravel roads. The caravan will depart promptly at 1:00 pm.

Once at the preserve, participants will learn more about its history, ecology, and conservation from both Huron Pines and Friends of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary staff. Afterwards, participants will be able to visit and explore select locations at the preserve at their leisure. We will depart from the preserve at 4:30pm.

This is a family-friendly event. We provide a welcoming space for newcomers to get to know our staff and partners, and eagerly greet those who have attended before as old friends. Please dress appropriately for the weather and bring a reusable water bottle, snacks, and any gear you may want, such as binoculars. Trails on the preserve are primarily hard-packed two-tracks and are relatively flat. If you have any questions about trail conditions, please contact Huron Pines Land Protection Coordinator, Julia Butch, at julia@huronpines.org or 231-262-3783.