Things are about to get wild at Historic Mill Creek June 21–29 during Wildlife Week, a nine-day celebration of the birds, reptiles, and amphibians that call the site home.
Daily nature programs will highlight the diverse wildlife found in the woods and waters of Historic Mill Creek. Join naturalists on guided walks as they search for nesting warblers, frogs in the mill pond, and snakes slithering through the grass. You might also spot signs of more elusive residents like beavers, raccoons, foxes, and pileated woodpeckers.
“More than 225 species of birds have been observed on nearby Mackinac Island,” shares naturalist Kyle Bagnall. “Whether they have feathers, fur, or fins, wildlife of the North Woods exhibits diversity that just takes your breath away. We look forward to exploring Mackinac’s ‘wild side’ with our guests!”
Special programs will take place at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m., and guests are encouraged to explore the three-plus miles of hiking trails on their own with a nature discovery scavenger hunt. In addition, regular sawpit and sawmill demonstrations will take place throughout the day, as well as regularly scheduled nature programs and guided walks. All special programs are included with regular admission.
Historic Mill Creek is 3.5 miles east of Mackinaw City on US 23. The site opens for the day at 9:00 a.m. and closes at 5:00 p.m., with last admission/last ticket sold at 4:30 p.m. The site features a working water-powered sawmill, pitsaw demonstrations, naturalist programs, guided walks, artifact-rich exhibits, and more than three miles of hiking trails.
Support for many Mackinac State Historic Parks comes from Mackinac Associates, friends preserving and sharing Mackinac’s heritage.
More information on the event can be found here. Tickets can be found here.
