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
Rod Carpenter
John and Lynne Chipman
Pat Crowley
Marjory Dietz
Enna Foundation
Steve and Peggy Grieve
Bob Humphrey
Irving S. Gilmore Foundation
John and Julie Knowlton
Brenda Longman and James Escamilla
Ian Macomber
Marvin and Rosalie Okun Foundation
Tom Matteson
Wendy Mazer
Mesara Family Foundation
Robert and Charlene Moore
Jeff Moran
Dave and Jennifer Rachowicz
Robyn Richardson
Trish Roberts
Russ Schipper and Ilse Gebhard
Suzanne Upjohn Delano Parish Foundation
Toni Thompson
George and Clare Todd
Gary Vanderwege
John A. Woollam
WS and Lois Van Dalson Foundation
Latest News
Woollam Nature Preserve
The Arthur and Mildred Woollam Nature Preserve is now open weekends only (Saturdays and Sundays) from 9 am to dusk. Come see beautiful Bass Lake (bring your fishing pole), or lace up your hiking boots and check out the miles of wooded hiking trails. Development and...
Raffle for KRV Trail
The Parks Foundation will host a basket raffle at the Kalamazoo County Youth Fair, benefiting the Kalamazoo River Valley Trail. We will have 10 themed baskets to raffle off beginning Friday August 9, with winners drawn Saturday August 10 at the conclusion of the week...
Spring Has Sprung!
Spring has sprung in Kalamazoo County! This photo was taken Tuesday evening at Markin Glen County Park. Scroll to the bottom of our home page to submit your springtime county park photos. You can also submit a story. Tell us what you love about your favorite county...
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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