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Berrien Springs - Stover's Farm Market & U-Pick
- apples (Molly Delicious, Gala, Honeycrisp, Jonagold, Red Rome, Empire, Golden Delicious, Red Delicious, Jonathan, Mutsu)
- grapes, pumpkins, fall raspberries
- market with jams, honey, pickles, salsas and more
9 am-6 pm Mon-Sat
37837 M-139, Berrien Springs | 269-471-1401
Berrien Center - Earth First Farms
- apples (certified organic Paula Red, Empire, Jonathan, Golden Delicious, Red Delicious, Rome, Ida Red, Cortland, Honeycrisp, Jonagold); $1/lb
- cider, picnic area, annual harvest party; dogs welcome
10-6 Fri-Sun | 8335 Smith Rd, Berrien Center, MI 49102 | 269-815-3370
Fennville - Crane's U-Pick Farm
- apples (Early/Late Gala, Golden Supreme, Honeycrisp, Jonathan, Mac, Cortland, Fuji, Mutsu, Golden Delicious, Cameo, Jonagold, Rome Winesap and Ida Reds)
- nectarines, pumpkins, chestnuts, fall vegetables
9-6 Mon-Sat | 10-6 Sun | 6017 124th Ave, Fennville, MI 49408 | 269-561-5126
Fennville - Crane Orchards
- apples (Gala, Empire, Red Delicious, Macintosh, Cortland, Ida Red, Golden Supreme, Jonagold, Mutsu,
Blondee, Fuji, Braeburn, Honey Crisp, Golden Delicious, Cameo, Northern Spy, Late Fuji); $1/lb
- pumpkins
- corn maze, hay rides, cow train
10-6 daily | 6054 124th Ave, Fennville, MI 49408 | 269-561-8651
Hartford - Big Dan's U-Pick
- apples (Paul Red, Gala, MacIntosh, Honeycrisp, Golden Delicious, Red Delicious, Ida Red, Empire, Jonathan, Northern Spy, Mutsu, JonaGold, Red Rome, Fuji, Granny Smith, Corland)
- hay rides, local donuts, maple syrup, honey, jams, mums
10 am-6 pm daily
65980 66th Avenue, Hartford | 269-621-4037
Kalamazoo - Gull Meadow Farms
- apples (Blondee, Early Gold, Sansa, Gala, Honey Gold, JonaGold, JonaMac, Cortland, Crimson Crisp, Early Fuji, Empire, Golden Delicious, Honey Crisp, Jonathan, McIntosh, Macoun, Ida Red, Red Delicious, Rome, Fortune, Mutsu, Northern Spy, Crimson Topaz, Cameo, Fuji, Granny Smith, Braeburn)
- pumpkins
- donuts, wagon rides, market/bakery, family activities, farm animals, corn maze
Thu 4-7 | Fri 4-8 | Sat 10-8 | Sun 10-6
8544 Gull Road, Richland | 269-629-4214
South Haven - Overhiser Orchards
- apples (Paula Red, Mollie's Delicious, Gala, McIntosh, Cortland, Honeycrisp, Jonathan, Empire, Macon, Mutsu, JonaGold, Red Delicious, Melrose, Ida Red, Yellow Delicious, Stayman Winesap, Northern Spy, Braeburn, Cameo, Golden Russet, Sonata, Red Rome, Fuji)
- plums, pumpkins
- donuts, ready-picked produce, barnyard animals, playground area, fishing pond
9 am-5 pm daily | 6405 109th Ave, South Haven | 616-836-3298
St Joseph - Nye's Apple Farm
- apples (Golden Delicious, Crispin/Mutsu, Red Delicious, Empire, Northern Spy, Braeburn, Cortland, Fuji, Ida Red, Jonagold, Jonathan, Rome, Winesap)
- grapes (Fredonia, Niagra, Concord)
Minimum purchase 1 Bushel (basket or bag not included in price)
- market with jams, honey, maple syrup, pies, breads, gift baskets, plants, candles, cookbooks and more
9 am-6 pm daily
3151 Niles Road, St Joseph, MI 49085 | 269-429-0596
CORN MAZES
NATURE PRESERVES, TRAILS & PARKS
Fernwood Botanical Garden
With sprawling gardens and winding trails, Fernwood is a nature lover's paradise. It also boasts a full-service cafe, art gallery, garden shop and library. Year-round activities and amenities provide visitors with plenty of family-friendly options. Along with bird- and garden-themed backpack that can be checked out for self-guided explorations, a new preschoolers backpack contains pictures, magnifiers, books and other materials that encourage kids to explore their five senses.
HOURS: 10 am-6 pm Tues-Sat | 12-6 pm Sun (May-Oct) & 10 am-5 pm Tues-Sat | 12-5 pm Sun (May-Oct)
ADMISSION: $9: adults | $7: seniors | $4: students (ages 5-17) | free: kids 4 and under & members
Holland State Park
Offers sandy beaches, two large campgrounds (including cabins), 25 miles of paved bike trails, a dune walk stairway and hiking trail, and spectacular views of sunsets over Lake Michigan. The park is divided into two units: one along Lake Michigan and the other by Lake Macatawa. Other amenities include beach volleyball, a full-service concession stand and firewood/ice for sale.

Kal-Haven Trail State Park
Encompassing 33 miles of former railroad bed that links the cities of South Haven and Kalamazoo, the scenic Kal-Haven Trail traverses forests, fields and 7 bridges. Open to all non-motorized bicycles, hiking, cross country skiing and snowmobiling when a 4-inch snow base is present.
Kalamazoo Nature Center
KNC is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing environmental information, conversation efforts, education and research programs. Includes more than 14 miles of hiking trails, a small farm, animal encounters, camps, classes, special events, nature preschool, naturalist backpacks to check out and more.
BUILDING HOURS: Mon-Sat 9 am-5 pm | Sun 1 -5 pm | 269-381-1574
ADMISSION: $7/adults | $6/seniors | $4/children & students | free for ages 3 and under
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Trails open 9 am to 6 pm daily
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No pets allowed
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Some trails can accommodate strollers
Kesling Nature Preserve
The Kesling Nature Preserve is home to a rich diversity of plants and wildlife, with scenic views of the vast ravine that slices through the property. It is also a popular spot for bird-watching in the spring, when a dazzling display of wildflowers provides another compelling reason to visit. 269-324-1600
Outdoor Discovery Center
The Outdoor Discovery Center is a kid-friendly nature preserve focused on wildlife management, conservation, outdoor education and preservation. Programs include sensory nature walks, bird watching, fishing, archery, pond summer camps, snowshoeing, live birds of prey and wildlife studies. Visitors can walk the trails, visit the birds of prey and enjoy the outdoor picnic area.
OPERATING HOURS: Mon-Fri 9 am–5 pm | Sat 10 am– 4 pm | Sun 12–4 pm | 616-393-9453
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Trails open sunrise to sunset.
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Pets welcome (must be kept on 6=foot leash at all times)
Sarett Nature Center
Sarett is a non-profit organization situated on more than 1,000 acres along the Paw Paw River, boasting eight miles of trails, tree top walkway, live local animals, a playground and picnic area, nature center and butterfly house. Sarett's main focus is environmental education, with a wide range of kids' classes and programs on offer.
BUILDING HOURS: Tues-Fri 9 am-5 pm | Sat 10 am-5 pm | Sun 1 pm-5 pm | 269-927-4832
ADMISSION: $3/nonmembers | free for ages 12 and under
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Trails open dawn to dusk daily
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No pets allowed
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Some trails can accommodate strollers
PETTING ZOOS/FARMS
Critter Barn
The Critter Barn is a small, family-run farm open to the public. Visitors can interact with rabbits, ducks, pot-bellied pics, cows, goats, sheep, donkeys, turkeys, ponies and more! Educational classes and volunteer opportunities are available for all ages.
9275 Adams St, Zeeland, MI 49464 | 616-748-1110
OPERATING HOURS
Mon-Fri 10 am-6 pm | Sat 10 am-4 pm | Closed Sun
Free admission (donations appreciated)