Nature Spots in Ann Arbor worth going out for.

The calendar here lives and dies by the university term, and I plan around it the way everyone else does.

I keep track of nature spots in Ann Arbor and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Top picks

White Lotus Farms Farmers Market

White Lotus Farms Farmers Market

Wed, Sep 16 · 9:00 AM

Ann Arbor

Farm market & friendly goats

The Creature Conservancy

The Creature Conservancy

Lawton

Rescued animals up close

White Lotus Farms

White Lotus Farms

Ann Arbor

Pastries, goats & gardens

Slow Farm

Slow Farm

Wines

Pick-your-own organic farm

Argo Dam

Argo Dam

Old Fourth Ward

River trail & water sports

Cranbrook Park

Cranbrook Park

Cranbrook

Quiet neighborhood park

Brauer Preserve

Brauer Preserve

Ann Arbor

Wetlands, woodlands & meadows

Glacier Highlands Park

Glacier Highlands Park

King

Shady neighborhood playground

Fox Science Preserve

Fox Science Preserve

Ann Arbor

Glacial boulders & fossil trails

South University Park

South University Park

Burns Park

Chill campus hangout spot

Not everyone knows about these

Honey Bee U-Pick patch - Tantre Farm

Honey Bee U-Pick patch - Tantre Farm

Lakewood

Organic u-pick berry farm

Tuebingen Park

Tuebingen Park

Logan

Rogue mountain bike trails

Pittsfield Preserve Nature Trail Area

Pittsfield Preserve Nature Trail Area

Carpenter

Prairie, woods & wetlands

West Scio Preserve

West Scio Preserve

Ann Arbor

Quiet woodland trails

Bluffs Nature Area

Bluffs Nature Area

Old Fourth Ward

rugged trails & forest ravines

Argo Cascades

Argo Cascades

Old Fourth Ward

River rapids tubing

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Frequently asked questions

How are these nature spots in Ann Arbor chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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