carl g. fenner nature center

Fenner Nature Center offers the chance to get away from the city while still being in the city. It has a trail system that traverses woods and meadows, with several small ponds brimming with aquatic life. Hiking the trails, observing the flocks of wild turkeys and the numerous deer, one could scarcely sense that it is only 2 miles to the center of Lansing. The center also offers many programs and events, including an annual maple syrup festival.

Over 130 acres of green space in Lansing, with over 4 miles of trails (some PWD accessible), in-progress prairie restoration, friendly staff, gift shop, interesting displays in visitor center. Great place for birds. Dogs allowed on leash.

This nature center is filled with many different wild animals. The staff is very friendly and helpful. There are many different trails to hike with three different ponds. The building is open Tuesday-Friday, 10am - 4pm Saturday-Sunday, 12pm-4pm and has some small animals along with nature activities for the kids. During the summer and spring, they offer day camps for kids. This is a great place to share time with your kids without the electronics!

This is a great place for a morning walk. They have 4 miles of trails and the terrain is varied. We walked the Maple Grove loop which is great on a hot day, lots of shade. The nature center has programs for young children.

The Carl G. Fenner Nature Center is located off E. Mount Hope Ave. just east of Aurilleus Road on the south side of Mount Hope. They have several different trails that go through wooded areas, open fields and ponds. They also have a building with a nice nature displays and a small gift shop. They run a number of different programs from children. This is a wonderful place to walk and enjoy nature or to take children for a fun experience to learn and appreciate the great outdoors and all that it holds.