• Attractions
  • Entertainment, Recreation
400 S. Badour Rd.
Midland, MI 48640-8661
(989) 631-0830
Hours:
Visitor Center open 8-5 Mon-Sat and 12-5 Sun and select holidays. 19 miles of trails open daily.
  • About

    Chippewa Nature Center offers 1,500 acres for exploration, 19 miles of trails, Nature Preschool, Nature Day Camp, programs year-round, canoe/kayak launches, a free Visitor Center and more!

  • Jobs

    Nature Preschool Teacher
    Category: Education
      Position Available:Nature Preschool Teacher Status: Full time, permanent; 43-week/year position with year-round benefitsApplication deadline: October 18, 2026 or open until filled  Come awaken your natural sense of wonder at Nature Preschool! Join us as we jump in puddles, make mud pies, and study every part of a frog’s life cycle through real-life hands-on experiences.  Chippewa Nature ...read more

    Contact

    Phone:(989) 631-0830
    Marketing Assistant/Graphic Designer
    Category: Graphic Arts
    Position Available:Marketing Assistant/Graphic DesignerStatus: Part time, permanentApplication deadline: October 18, 2026 Help create lasting memories of time spent in nature for visitors young and old and of all abilities.  Job Summary: Join a staff of creative, energetic professionals who work together to connect all people with nature through educational, recreational and cultural experiences. ...read more

    Contact

    Phone:(989) 631-0830
    Cleaning Crew Member
    Category: Entry Level
    Position Available:Cleaning Crew MemberStatus: Part time, PermanentApplication deadline: Open until filled  Be part of a team to do the day-to-day cleaning of Chippewa Nature Center facilities. Each year, thousands of people of all ages and abilities learn about nature at CNC, and we pride ourselves in providing state-of-the-art facilities. The Cleaning Crew helps ensure that facilities are ...read more

    Contact

    Phone:(989) 631-0830
  • Whom to Contact

    • Ms. Jenn Kirts
      Director of Programs
      Phone: (989) 631-0830
  • Directions

    From downtown Midland, take Poseyville Rd to St Charles (name changes to Pine River). Follow ~3 miles, turn right at Badour Rd. From M20, take Homer to Prairie. From Freeland, take Ashby to Badour.