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Flat Iron Lake Preserve

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The Flat Iron Lake Nature Preserve is in Kent County's Oakfield Township, approximately 30 miles northeast of Grand Rapids. The nature preserve was the idea of , who owned much of the property surrounding Flat Iron Lake and wished to see the land preserved for green space and scientific study.

The project was completed in Fall 2009 with the donation of the final pieces of property, and the creation of an endowment to support the preserve’s long-term maintenance.

This 68 acre preserve includes these features:

  • 25 acre kettle lake,
  • 13 acre deciduous forest with vernal pools,
  • 18 acre created prairie,
  • Lake house used for ÃÛÌÒapp classes, as a  facility, and retreat center.

The Flat Iron Lake Preserve is under the direction of Dr. James Skillen, Director of the ÃÛÌÒapp Ecosystem Preserve & Native Gardens.

Interested in learning more? Find out what it's like to live next to the prairie by reading . 

Location

48838

43.12367, -85.38363

Related Places

Flat Iron Lake House
Building
Academic

Contact Info

Hours

This preserve is open by appointment only. While not open to the general public, tour groups can be arranged with advance notice. Contact preserve@calvin.edu with questions or reservation requests.