Calvin Ecosystem Preserve and Native Gardens
- Nature reserve
- Regional draw
- Kentwood
Calvin Ecosystem Preserve and Native Gardens protects natural landscapes on Calvin University’s east campus around the Grand Rapids and Kentwood boundary.
Trails and environmental interpretation connect visitors with native habitats within the metropolitan area.
Use the university’s current visitor map for authorized preserve access and education programs. Stay on designated public routes around sensitive habitat and research areas. The photograph shows an earlier trail-side structure and autumn landscape rather than a current program or permission to enter every university facility. Check conditions before choosing a route.
Visitor details reviewed October 18, 2026. Check official visitor information for current access, admission, and operating arrangements. View on OpenStreetMap.
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