Registration is now open for our annual Eco Day celebration, which will take place Saturday, May 11 from 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM.
The day will include a full slate of fun, family-oriented activities (see event flier).
Our Native Plant Sale will also take place, feature a wide array of native wildflowers, grasses, and shrubs.
The Stingers will be on site with their Resale Shoppe and Bake Sale.
Space is limited - register below (note: no registration required for Native Plant Sale, Resale Shoppe, and Bake Sale)
Stingers Rummage Sale Reminder
The Stingers' Annual Rummage Sale will be held Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, June 13-15 at the nature center. A special "members only" pre-sale will take place Saturday, June 8.
ITEMS ARE NEEDED! The Stingers are accepting items until June 9 during our regular open hours, Tuesday through Sunday, 9:00-5:00. Donations may include clean clothing, household goods, toys, tools, and other items. We cannot accept appliances, television sets, computer equipment, or building materials.
All revenue generated by the rummage sale directly benefits the nature center by helping us fulfill our mission to provide high quality environmental education and to effectively manage our woods, fields, and ponds.
Registration for Camp Seven Ponds! is now open.
Note: most camp sessions have reached capacity.
As of April 9, TWO spots remain in the second week of Knee-high Naturalists.
CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE CAMP SEVEN PONDS! REGISTRATION PAGE
Phase 2 of our new boardwalk was completed in November. Phase 3 will include adding curbs along the boardwalk and a chain at the end of the teaching platform, but the boardwalk is now open for foot traffic. Enjoy!
Aerial photos provided courtesy of Kyle Builders
Seven Ponds Nature Center offers a wide range of quality programs, activities, and events intended for children, families, and adults.
Upcoming Events
Seven Ponds Nature Center offers many environmental education opportunities for students and teachers, including school field trips, traveling naturalist programs, and teacher kits available for check-out.
Schools and Teachers
Seven Ponds Nature Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to environmental education and the preservation of nearly 500 acres of beautiful land and lakes in southeastern Michigan. Your membership brings you many benefits, and helps us continue our important work.
Become a Member
Seven Ponds offers unique natural history and birding field tours to amazing destinations around North America, led by expert naturalists and guides.
Field Tours
Seven Ponds has nearly seven miles of trails for you to explore. Here are the latest conditions for our trails in Paul’s Woods, Earl’s Prairie, the North-80, and Jonathan Woods, as well as recent wildlife observations.
Trail Reports
With a small staff, Seven Ponds depends on volunteers! There are many opportunities for you to get involved, including trail maintenance, nest box monitoring, invasive plant control, animal care, garden work, special events, and our Friends of Seven Ponds group.
Volunteer Opportunities
Check out our clubs! Astronomy Club, Beekeeping Club, Birding Club, Photography Club, Friends of Herbs, Butterfly Gardeners, and Friends of Seven Ponds are all very welcoming.
Clubs
Seven Ponds is proud to partner with many environmental and community organizations and enjoys the support of many local businesses.
Partnerships
Our website and CRM software were made possible through generous grants from the Four County Community Foundation and the Lapeer County Community Foundation. We truly appreciate the support of these two local foundations.
