Sarett Nature Center

Southwest Michigan, MI | active | 1 to 4 hours

2300 N Benton Center Rd, Benton Harbor, MI 49022, USA


Overview

Sarett Nature Center is a private non-profit nature center and wildlife sanctuary located in Benton Harbor, Michigan along the Paw Paw River floodplain, providing environmental education to our community. We have over eight miles of trails running along the Paw Paw river bluffs, through diverse forests, in a restored prairie, on boardwalks through wetlands, and to observation platforms in the floodplains. During the months of May - September, our Butterfly House is open. Visitors can imerse themselves in a special netted building housing hundreds of butterflies of various species.

Activity Type: active

Costs: Nature Center = $3, Butterfly House = $8 + admission
Duration: 1 to 4 hours

Inhaven Insights

  • What's great

    What's great

    Diverse Wetlands Treetop Views

    Immersive way to see rare alkaline wetlands and river bluffs without getting your feet wet, thanks to an extensive and well-maintained boardwalk system.

  • What's unique

    What's unique

    Guests of all ages can enjoy live reptiles, amphibians and birds, as well as interactive exhibits that bring Southwest Michigan’s ecosystems to life.

    Butterfly House

  • What's worth knowing

    What's worth knowing

    Inside the Butterfly House, there is a packed gravel pathway for guests to move around and enjoy the many different species of butterflies. It also includes a pond with fish, beautiful flowers, and a window chamber where guests can view chrysalises and watch them emerge into butterflies! Runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day every year.

    Pets are not allowed on the trails

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