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Welcome to DeVries Nature Conservancy!

Nestled on the banks of the Shiawassee River just five minutes from downtown Owosso, the fresh air and calming spaces of DeVries Nature Conservancy bring nature close to home. Open from dawn to dusk 365 days a year, our grounds are a great place to experience the four seasons, whether by foot, snowshoe, cross-country ski, kayak, or canoe!

Explore our website to find information about us, our upcoming events and activities, fun things to do while visiting our grounds, ways to get involved and much more. If you can't find what you're looking for, let us know. Our staff is happy to help.

DeVries Nature Conservancy is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and all donations are tax-deductible. Please Note: we are not affiliated with The Nature Conservancy.




Enjoy our 136 acres every day from dawn to dusk. Please follow posted rules. Download our trail map here!


Our Nature Playscape is open every day from dawn to dusk. If you use digging materials from the shed, please put them back when you're done.
Toad

Our Nature Center is open Monday-Friday from 9 am - 4 pm. Our Nature Center houses many live animals to view! Meet our Animal Ambassadors!


 

Donate to DeVries!


Your contribution helps us provide fun and educational programming throughout the year. Thank you for your support!
Click the button below to donate:

DONATE HERE


Family Campout
Family Campout


Register Here


Get Ready for the First Ever DeVries Backyard Family Campout!


For one night we are creating a campground at DeVries Nature Conversancy and offering families the opportunity to try camping.

Come pitch your tent and set up your site any time after 1 pm on June 14th, then explore the outdoors or take part in our camping activities that highlight ways to enjoy the Great Outdoors. Afterwards, enjoy a hot dog dinner. Then cozy up by the evening campfire, cook your marshmallows, and enjoy some camping songs and skits. Continental style breakfast will be provided in the morning.


Family Campsite Registration includes all of the following:

o One Campsite - one tent allowed per campsite, 6 people max

o Hot Dog Dinner

o S’mores/Marshmallows

o Continental Breakfast

Official Campout t-shirts can be purchased for an additional fee.


CAMPING REGULATIONS

--One tent allowed per campsite.

--Absolutely no ground fires or charcoal grills.

--Six people maximum per site for family camping.

--No alcohol or controlled substances.

--This is a family event, all participants under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

--Quiet hours are 10pm to 7am.

--Have fun!

Anyone who violates the regulations may be asked to leave and forfeit their registration fee.


REGISTRATION

Register at www.devriesnature.org or by calling (989) 723-3365.

$30 per campsite for members; $45 per campsite for non-members.

Campout T-shirts can be added to your registration for $12 per person if you register by 5/29/25.


Found a baby animal and not sure what to do?

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources says it best: "Keep Wildlife Wild!"

We know that it is hard to do, but the best thing you can do to help these baby animals is to leave them alone. These animals most likely do not need our help and are best left in their habitats.

To learn more about what to do if you find a baby animal, check out the DNR's website.

If you believe the animal is actually injured, you can find a list of licensed rehabilitators hereDeVries is NOT a licensed rehabilitator!




Contact us today!

2635 N. M-52
P.O. Box 608
Owosso, MI 48867


Nature Center: (989)723-3365


info@devriesnc.org 







Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events






2635 N. M-52, P.O. Box 608, Owosso, MI 48867 • (989) 723-3365 • info@devriesnc.org