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Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center in Shelby Township

Visitor’s guide, image gallery, and info for Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center in Shelby Township.

Shadbush Nature Center in Shelby Township

The Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center is within River Bends Park in Shelby Township. The 5,200+ square foot building hosts plenty to see and do. Visitors can learn about nature through live animals, static displays, as well as seasonal displays.

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Normally they offer birthday parties, hiking tours, seasonal learning opportunities, a wide variety of camps, scouting programs, field trips and more. However, due to Covid-19, the Nature Center has suspended these programs.

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Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center Visitor’s Information

Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center
Address: 4101 River Bends Drive, Shelby Township, Michigan 48317
Phone: 586-323-2478  
E-mail: naturecenter@shelbytwp.org 
Website

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Nature Center Hours

Monday/Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday-Saturday: 10 AM until 6 PM
Sunday: Noon until 5 PM

Due to Covid-19 visits to the nature center are limited. Guests should made a reservation in advance online.

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Other Parks in Shelby Township

  • Barrier-Free Playground: located on 22 Mile road. The park offers several structures for children of all abilities.
  • Chief Gene Shepherd Park: located on 23 mile Road. The park offers playgrounds as well as a splash pad. Additionally, there are several sports fields, sledding hill, trails, and picnic facilities.
  • Ford Field Central Park: on 23 Mile. Offers Baseball diamonds, a soccer field, as well as a playground.
  • Heritage Garden: located on Van Dyke Avenue. Offers fishing, a gazebo as well as a walking trail.
  • Holland Ponds: on Ryan Road. This park hosts walking trails, fishing, and picnic facilities together with restrooms.
  • Lombardo Park: on 22 Mile Road. Guests can enjoy the playground as well as walking trails and picnic facilities. Additionally, the park is home to baseball diamonds.
  • Mae Stecker Park: 24 Mile Road. Features several sports courts together with a playground, walking trails, and picnic facilities.
  • River Bends Park: on River Bends Drive. Some of this park’s amenities include the Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center, 18 hole disc golf course, walking trails, as well as a barrier-free playground. The site also offers fishing, picnic facilities, and several sports opportunities.
  • Whispering Woods Kiwanis Park: located on 21 Mile Road. This park hosts several sports opportunities together with a playground, walking trail, and restroom.
  • Woodall Neighborhood Park: located on River Bends Drive. This park hosts sports activities together with a skate park, sledding hill, playground, and walking trails.

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