DeGraaf Nature Center

Mark your calendars for THIS SATURDAY, July 18, from 11am–3pm for ODC Network’s annual Macatawa Water Festival at Kollen Park! 💧

This FREE community event invites families to explore the Macatawa Watershed through hands-on activities, including kayaking, biking, live animal encounters, games, crafts, and more, hosted by local partners. Join us as we celebrate watershed health, outdoor learning, and community connection. Learn more: https://loom.ly/uyniUKM

Did you know that there can be THOUSANDS of invertebrate decomposers in a single compost pile?

Registration for the 2026 Holland Master Composter Training is now OPEN!

Become a Master Composter through this 6 week, hands-on course led by local composters and sustainability professionals. With topics ranging from compost basics to soil biology, you will come away from this course able to establish your own backyard compost pile properly!

Register now: https://loom.ly/fMH5aVk

The ODC Network offices and DeGraaf Nature Center will be closed on Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4! We still welcome the public to visit any of our sites and enjoy the trails. 🌳 ODC Network will reopen on Monday, July 6. DeGraaf Nature Center will reopen on Tuesday, July 7.