
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!
CURRENT HOURS:
WE ARE STAYING TO OUR WINTER HOURS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO STAFFING SHORTAGE.
Maple syrup tapping & boiling demonstration
Sat, Mar 22
|Louis M. Groen Nature Preserve
Ever wonder how maple syrup is made? Stop out at the preserve for a demonstration and sample.


Time & Location
Mar 22, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Louis M. Groen Nature Preserve, 10950 Heatherton Rd, Johannesburg, MI 49751, USA
About The Event
Ever wonder how maple syrup is made? Come out and join us at the Louis M. Groen Nature Preserve on Saturday, March__ from 11am - 3pm. Learn how to identify Sugar Maples, learn how to tap trees, and how to boil down the sap into delicious maple syrup! There will be samples so don't miss out! The event will be held at the hayfield on Gingell Road. we hope to see you there!