Chippewa Nature Center
Chippewa Nature Center (CNC) is both a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization and a protected wildlife area in the Lower Peninsula of Michigan, encompassing over 1,500 acres (6.1 km2) of forest, rivers and wetlands. Look for it in Midland Township. It goes back to 1966.
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A garden inside Midland Township
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 16°. When to go ↓
Midland is the nearest base
Midland is 3 miles northeast, with 15 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 69–83°. When to go ↓
An airport 11 miles away
MBS (MBS) has airline service, about 11 miles from Chippewa Nature Center.
Established in 1966
Chippewa Nature Center dates from 1966. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
How the seasons run
Here are the months at Chippewa Nature Center, with their weather.
Chippewa Nature Center
Chippewa Nature Center (CNC) is both a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization and a protected wildlife area in the Lower Peninsula of Michigan, encompassing over 1,500 acres (6.1 km2) of forest, rivers and wetlands. Located in Midland County, it is one of the largest and most prominent private non-profit nature centers in the United States.
- Type
- Garden
- Established
- 1966
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.8K a year
Hotels and campgrounds near Chippewa Nature Center
To stay close, try Midland (15) and Monitor Township (10).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Chippewa Nature Center | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midland Township | in town | — | — | 2,201 | $185K | — |
| Midland | 3 mi northeast | 5 min | 15 13 hotels · 1 motel · 1 RV park | 42,806 | $204K | B+ |
| Monitor Township | 15 mi east | 20 min | 10 6 hotels · 4 motels | 10,597 | $207K | — |
| Kochville Township | 16 mi southeast | 25 min | 8 8 hotels | 5,166 | $157K | — |
| Bay City | 20 mi east | 30 min | 11 6 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 31,868 | $98K | C− |
| Saginaw Township | 17 mi southeast | 25 min | 7 6 hotels · 1 motel | 40,962 | $182K | — |
| Jerome Township | 9 mi northwest | 15 min | 2 2 campgrounds | 4,613 | $192K | — |
| Frankenlust Township | 16 mi east | 25 min | 4 3 hotels · 1 motel | 3,684 | $241K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also within reach
These well-known sights sit within 65 miles.
121 mi MuseumUSS Edson
60 mi MuseumJim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia
64 mi LakeHiggins Lake
22 mi GardenDow Gardens
61 mi MuseumEli and Edythe Broad Art Museum150K visitors a year
321 mi MuseumSaginaw Valley Naval Ship Museum
50 mi MuseumSloan Museum
62 mi Zoo & aquariumPotter Park ZooPhoto credits
USS Edson: U.S. Navy, Public domain · Jim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia: Jim Crow Museum, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Higgins Lake: Hgjudd, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Dow Gardens: Chris.Schiemann, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum: Dj1997, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Saginaw Valley Naval Ship Museum: John McCullough, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Sloan Museum: Amancour, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Potter Park Zoo: Dj1997, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Before visiting Chippewa Nature Center
Is Chippewa Nature Center in Midland Township?
Yes. It’s inside Midland Township, MI.
When is the best time to visit Chippewa Nature Center?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 69–83°.
What is the closest airport to Chippewa Nature Center?
MBS (MBS), about 11 miles away. The nearest big hub is Gerald R. Ford (GRR), about 80 miles.
Where should I stay near Chippewa Nature Center?
Midland (3 mi, 15 places to stay), Monitor Township (15 mi, 10 places to stay) and Kochville Township (16 mi, 8 places to stay).
Word from Midland Township
No one has shared advice yet; Midland Township’s Town Square takes questions.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.