Carl G. Fenner Nature Center
Carl G. Fenner Nature Center
Carl G. Fenner Nature Center
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Devon B
Lansing, MI213 contributions
Oct 2020
A quick walk to get out in Nature it takes less than 1/2 an hour to see the grounds. Lots of kids and dogs . I would say more of a local spot than tourist spot. However it was in Covid so it could be more lively during normal times.
Written 17 October 2020
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picklefly
62 contributions
Oct 2018 • Family
I have attended more birthday parties with my daughter at this place than I would care to admit. The kids always have an amazing time - and seem to learn a lot. The staff are knowledgeable and kind. They are excellent with children, and I would highly recommend this establishment for parties in the future - particularly for children < 10 years old
Written 5 April 2019
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Nicolle Z
Holt, MI682 contributions
Oct 2018 • Friends
We had a lovely visit today - the sun was shining, the air was crisp and the trees were starting to turn their colors. The Apple Butter Festival was in full swing and the place wasn't too crowded - lots of room to move around and enjoy the festivities. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Written 14 October 2018
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angelabouterse
Lansing, MI36 contributions
Sept 2018 • Couples
I love this Center for many reasons. Besides being a treasure in our city. It's a little slice of a Woods in the middle of the city. They also have an Apple Butter Festival. Which I love. Hey have docents there that when I bring my students on a field trip they have many activities to help each age level. The Apple Butter Festival is for family and individuals. Which is a must-do. I also love the maple syrup Festival. You must come and walk amongst the trees. Go to the observation room and look at the birds being fed with all of the different bird feeders. See the lovely bees buzzing and an actual window into the hive is quite an attraction for young and old. They also have feathers and different species to show to the visitors.
Written 30 September 2018
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MS_downriver
downriver271 contributions
Jul 2018 • Solo
Unfortunately i'm only able to review for the center's main building and store. We were in the area and saw in the guide book they had a gift store. I'm always on the look out for minerals and other nature items. So we decided to step in, there was no one in the store and we waited a good five to ten minutes because i wanted to purchase a Night Star laminated guide. I ended up having to actually go looking for someone to ring me up in the store, found a girl in the basement area who directed me to the outside where others were taking down a tent. I know it's good to try to get everything taken care of when they have the volunteers but there should have been at least 1 person minding the store. Someone could have easily walked off with something or others could get fed up with waiting and just leave. If it hadn't been the only place i'd seen that Night Star laminated star chart i would have said forget it and left. The profits i'm sure goes to the nature center so i would think they'd want to make sure someone was watching the store so that people can purchase items without having to go looking for someone to ring them up. I'm sure the rest of the center is great and the nature trails beautiful but we didn't have the time required to visit them. We are still thinking about possibly going back to visit the nature trails.
Written 29 July 2018
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ivittoz
Paradise, MI4 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
My family and I have visited the Fenner Nature Center many times over the last decades. There is a museum of natural photos and animal fur and bones to touch. There are trails to walk and a couple bodies of water. It's great for family or solo visits.
Written 17 July 2018
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Gerry4250
Lansing, MI68 contributions
Apr 2018 • Solo
this park has trials to walk and see different flowers and trees and it has ponds with wild life in them and there is a center to get a soft drink or books about nature and a gift shop
Written 9 July 2018
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Michelle C
Norton Shores, MI248 contributions
Aug 2017 • Solo
I visited Fenner Nature Center while in town on business looking for somewhere to move a bit after a day at my desk! The first trail I took dead ended in what turned out to be a deer run, but that didn't disappoint me as I got to see a female deer and her two fawns!
There is a particularly beautiful trail through a meadow, abundant water and even a random totem pole to see, so this park is definitely worth a visit.
There is a particularly beautiful trail through a meadow, abundant water and even a random totem pole to see, so this park is definitely worth a visit.
Written 31 August 2017
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Elizabeth B
4 contributions
Nov 2015 • Family
I had my daughters 1st birthday here and everyone loved it! The staff was great, our guide led all of the kids on a nature hike through the woods and had them identify several things found in nature and mark them. The child who had the most pictures marked got a prize. They were laid back about letting us come in and decorate and beforehand and we never felt rushed or anything but welcome. We will definitely come back!!
Written 28 March 2016
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MaChan H
Lansing, MI10 contributions
Apr 2015 • Family
If you love nature without the frills and want to actually learn about plants animals and habitat in MI this is the place - trails abound and the inside facility gives a wealth of information about all living creatures and plants that inhabitat this state and provide knowledgeable workers to answer questions and provide special lessons for those interestes in a more indepth study. Fenner also hosts many wonderful events throughout the year
Written 29 February 2016
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Would there be open space in case we wanted to shoot some model rockets? Is that okay here?
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