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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
You can reach the administrative office for registration and information at:
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231) 533-8314 from 9am - 3pm, Monday through Friday.

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NATURAL AREA AND EDUCATION CENTER
6500 Alden Highway (Co. Road 618)
Bellaire, Michigan 49615
Education Center phone: (231) 533-8576
(see map below)

GRNA HOURS
The Grass River Natural Area trails are open seven days a week from dawn to dusk. 

The Grass River Center is open and staffed by naturalists year-round...
  • May through August, open 7 days a week, 10am - 4pm
  • September to April, open Saturdays & Sundays, 11am - 4pm 

Naturalists will be available to answer questions and take you on a guided hike which can be arranged ahead of time. To reach a naturalist at the Grass River Center, call (231) 533-8576.

For a guided program, contact Education Director James Dake at james@grassriver.org 

Mailing address
Grass River Natural Area, Inc.
P.O. Box 231
Bellaire, Michigan  49615
Bellaire Administrative Office phone: (231) 533-8314
e-mail: info@grassriver.org
Staff
Jenn Wright, Executive Director: jenn@grassriver.org
James Dake, Education Director: james@grassriver.org
Sheila Fox, Office Manager/Bookkeeper: sheila@grassriver.org
Betsy Willis, Development Coordinator: betsy@grassriver.org
Emily Burke, Conservation & Education Specialist: emily@grassriver.org
Brian Thelen, Land & Facilities Steward: stewardship@grassriver.org

Anne Drake, Naturalist
Arlene Westhoven, Naturalist
Franny Bluhm, Naturalist
​Angie Les, Naturalist


Directions to Grass River Natural Area
The Grass River Natural Area entrance is off Alden Highway (Co. Road 618), 4 miles northeast of Alden, 6 miles south of Bellaire and 8 miles west of Mancelona. The preserve is also accessible by boat from the Grass River dock located between Clam Lake and Lake Bellaire.
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Grass River Natural Area trails and education building:
Grass River Natural Area Admin. Office Located at the Antrim County Building:
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Grass River Natural Area
6500 Alden Hwy, P.O. Box 231
Bellaire, MI 49615
Office: 231.533.8314
Grass River Center: 231.533.8576

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