Get Outside
Guide to Blue Heron Headwater's Public Trails and Preserves
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To date we have protected 1,500 acres in Northern Oakland County
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We maintain 7 public preserves with demonstration gardens, walking trails and educational signage
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Staff and volunteers inspect 59 properties each year
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Protected wetlands feed clean water into the headwaters of 4 rivers
We protect land and water through conservation easements and by owning land outright. Contact us if you have land you would like to donate or if you would like to learn more about conservation easements.
The Blue Heron Headwaters Conservancy has 7 properties that are open to the public for hiking and nature study. See below for description, location and map.
Davis Lake Overlook, Davisburg MI
A trail along upland woods leading to a lowland fen. From Dixie Hwy, take Davisburg Rd. 3 miles into the hamlet of Davisburg. Turn right onto Eaton Rd. Just past the river valley, turn left at the Davis Lake Overlook parking spot.
Holly Lakeview, Holly MI
Pocket park along residential street named Park Avenue. Has loop through wetland. Park reached off Maple Street/E. Holly Road in the Village of Holly. Turn North off Maple Street onto Park Avenue to T intersection at Lakeside Park. Park opposite Lakeside Park. Cross the street to Holly Lakeview.
Kimball Sanctuary, Clarkston MI
Marked trails in a floodplain surrounding the beginnings of the Clinton River. At Perry Lake Road intersection with Northview in Clarkston (off M-15 near 5th Tavern); enter at path by sign next to the Clinton River.
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Waterworks Wetlands, Holly MI
WaterWorks Park lies west of the millpond along South Broad Street. There is a gravel parking lot next to the historic site of Holly Mills. The preserve is the trailhead for the Shiawassee River Heritage Water Trail, a paddling route from Holly 88 miles to Chesaning.
Voorheis-Beardsley , Clarkston MI
Prairie and wet woodland trail connecting to Clintonville Road safety path. Park along the east side of Clintonville Road, where it intersects wtih Maybe Road. Look for spur off of safety path.
Become a Volunteer
Our preserves take volunteers likes you to maintain spaces for our community to enjoy. Consider joining our team and reach out today.