Woodland Dunes Nature Center & Preserve

Woodland Dunes Nature Center and Preserve is a 1,500-acre wildlife sanctuary and nature education center located between Two Rivers and Manitowoc, Wisconsin, offering visitors a peaceful refuge of hardwood and conifer forests, wetlands, prairies, and dune habitats along the western shore of Lake Michigan. The preserve features seven miles of free hiking trails, a butterfly garden, a nature-based play area, and an interpretive nature center open to the public. Recognized by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources as globally significant habitat, Woodland Dunes is especially prized as one of the region's top birdwatching destinations, providing essential habitat for resident and migratory birds, bats, butterflies, amphibians, and mammals. Founded in 1974, the preserve operates as a nonprofit organization dedicated to conservation, environmental education, and connecting visitors of all ages with the remarkable natural heritage of the Great Lakes region.