Arthur and Mildred Woollam Nature Preserve
The Arthur and Mildred Woollam Nature Preserve is Kalamazoo County’s newest County Park, joining Cold Brook, Markin Glen, Prairie View, River Oaks, Scotts Mill and the Kalamazoo River Valley Trail. The Woollam Nature Preserve is located in Texas Township at the site of the former Rota-Kiwan boy scout camp.
Woollam Nature Preserve is currently in the development phase and open to the public on weekends only (Saturdays and Sundays) while work continues. Check back for updates and information on the grand opening in Spring 2025. Kalamazoo County partnered with the Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy to establish a conservation easement, protecting the unique natural features of this beautiful property in perpetuity.
The Kalamazoo County Parks and Recreation Commission developed a Master Plan for the Woollam Preserve to provide a timeline and plans for opening, park amenities, and future improvements. Visit the Kalamazoo County Parks website at www.kalcounty.com/parks/woollampreserve for more information. To donate to the development of this property, click donate above and follow the links for Woollam Nature Preserve.
Thank you to our generous supporters!
The Arthur and Mildred Woollam Nature Preserve would not be possible without the generous support of our donors:
Audubon Society of Kalamazoo
Paul and Susan Banner
Sandy Bliesener
David Borden
Kelli Byrne
Rod Carpenter
John and Lynne Chipman
Peter Coles
Pat Crowley
Whitney & Elise DeCamp
Marjory Dietz
Enna Foundation
Bruce and Darby Fetzer
Tom and Sandra George
Steve and Peggy Grieve
Bob Humphrey
Irving S. Gilmore Foundation
Dan and Jan Janecke
John and Julie Knowlton
Brenda Longman and James Escamilla
Ian Macomber
Marvin and Rosalie Okun Foundation
Tom Matteson
Benjamin Maxey and Sandra Sims
Bill and Jeannette Maxey
Wendy Mazer
Mesara Family Foundation
Robert and Charlene Moore
Jeff Moran
Rober and Kay O’Boyle
Romeo Phillips
Dave and Jennifer Rachowicz
Robyn Richardson
Trish Roberts
Bill and Ruthanne Rousos
Russ Schipper and Ilse Gebhard
Sky King, LLC (Seelye Auto Group)
Arleigh Smyrnios
Suzanne Upjohn Delano Parish Foundation
Toni Thompson
George and Clare Todd
Les Tung and Silvia Roederer
Gary Vanderwege
Don and Joyce Vos
John A. Woollam
WS and Lois Van Dalson Foundation
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Share your Story!
We love hearing stories from our community members! Please share stories and pictures with us.
Below we feature some of the users and supporters of the Kalamazoo River Valley Trail.
The trail takes you places you cannot see from the road. It takes you into these private spaces of nature where you’re able to experience connection—connection to nature and connection to others. It’s a romantic place for my husband and me—it’s a date for us to load up the bikes and have a picnic lunch packed, and find a really special, out-of-the-way spot. It gives us time to talk and be together. It’s ours, even though we’re sharing it with lots of people.
For our family, the trail is quality family time. We are always thankful for active, engaging family time where we can experience life’s simple pleasures together. No money spent, no screens, no outside stimulus other than the beauty of whatever nature has planned for the day. It provides us with a structured way to take in a natural setting with no concern about getting lost!
For the last 30 years I have had a bike store in Battle Creek, Mi. Trails like the KRVT have a very positive impact on my business, as well as on my personal health and happiness.
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